Corporate strategy is more than managing day-to-day operations — it's the blueprint for driving growth, optimising commercial performance, and creating long-term value. Whether it's navigating GTM strategy, executing M&A, or optimising pricing models, strategy leaders play a pivotal role in shaping business success.
For Private Equity-backed businesses, post-acquisition strategies often centre on revenue growth and valuation enhancement in preparation for the next sale. But corporate strategy is just as critical for FTSE-listed firms and high-growth businesses looking to optimise internal structures, enter new markets, or accelerate commercial transformation.
Corporate Strategy Challenges We Solve
- Bridging Strategy & Execution: Finding strategy professionals who can turn long-term vision into actionable commercial impact.
- Driving Growth & Market Expansion: Sourcing leaders who develop GTM strategies, optimise pricing models, and execute M&A to fuel expansion.
- Scaling Strategy Teams: Identifying professionals who bring a mix of consulting expertise and hands-on corporate experience to embed strategic thinking into day-to-day operations.
- Post-Acquisition & PE Value Creation: Connecting businesses with strategy leaders who drive revenue optimisation and valuation enhancement.
- Commercial & Pricing Strategy: Sourcing pricing specialists who maximise profitability, optimise commercial structures, and enhance revenue performance.
How Our Dual Expertise Sets Us Apart
At The Consultancy Group, we take a unique approach to strategy recruitment, leveraging two specialist teams to provide businesses with access to the widest pool of high-calibre strategy professionals.
One team is dedicated to Strategy Consultants — sourcing professionals from value creation, growth strategy, and commercial transformation teams within leading consulting firms. Another team focuses on Corporate Strategy professionals — identifying candidates with hands-on experience leading in-house strategic initiatives, ensuring they can drive business impact from within.
By combining these two distinct talent streams, we provide businesses with a competitive edge in securing the best consultants, corporate strategists, and transformation leaders for specific challenges and opportunities.
Past Successful Strategy Appointments
| Sector | Role | Mandate | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-Backed SaaS | Chief Strategy Officer | Lead value creation post-acquisition ahead of exit | Defined a three-year growth plan executed against revenue and valuation targets |
| FTSE 100 Retail | Director of Corporate Strategy | Design the European expansion strategy | Established a regional strategy function and led successful market entry across EMEA |
| PE-Backed SaaS | Head of Pricing Strategy | Redesign the commercial pricing model after acquisition | Delivered double-digit ARR uplift within 12 months of implementation |
| Global Healthcare | VP, M&A | Lead post-merger integration across three markets | Integration delivered on time with significant synergies captured |
| High-Growth Tech | Director of GTM Strategy | Accelerate European expansion | Launched in four new markets inside twelve months |
Why Trust Our Corporate Strategy Recruitment
What makes our approach different:
- Strategic Talent Pipeline: A network of pre-vetted strategy professionals, so businesses can quickly access top-tier talent.
- Industry-Specific Insight: Expertise across Private Equity-backed firms, FTSE-listed companies, and high-growth SMEs — identifying candidates who understand sector-specific challenges.
- Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Insight-driven recruitment, helping businesses make smarter hiring decisions based on salary data, industry trends, and competitor analysis.
- Cultural & Leadership Fit: We meet every candidate and client in person, ensuring the right match — not just on paper, but in leadership approach, strategic thinking, and vision alignment.
Speak to a Specialist
Connect with consultants who understand the critical role of strategy leaders in driving growth and value creation. Many of our executive-level mandates are confidential and never listed publicly.
Specilialist top line growth strategy — GTM, pricing and commercial transformation across high-growth, PE-backed and multinational businesses. Ed understands the difference between a consulting and a corporate strategy profile, and why it matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Corporate Strategy recruitment important for businesses in the UK?
The fundamentals of corporate strategy are about planning, driving growth, creating value, and staying ahead of the competition. Whether you are a PE-backed firm preparing for an exit, an FTSE 500 company navigating market shifts, or a high-growth business looking to scale, the right strategy leaders make all the difference. From M&A and operating model transformation to pricing strategy and international expansion, top-tier strategy professionals ensure your business makes the right moves at the right time.
How do you ensure quality in Corporate Strategy recruitment?
We take a hands-on, tailored approach — sourcing from both top-tier consulting firms and corporate strategy teams to give you access to a diverse, high-calibre talent pool. We meet every candidate and client in person to ensure both technical expertise and cultural fit, and we offer flexible hiring solutions across permanent and interim engagements to move quickly on critical mandates.
What roles do you typically place in Corporate Strategy?
Chief Strategy Officer, Director of Corporate Strategy, VP M&A, Head of Pricing, Director of GTM Strategy, and Strategy Managers across Commercial, Transformation, and Value Creation remits — for FTSE-listed firms, PE-backed businesses, and high-growth organisations.