Engineering Certainty in Executive Transition
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Your Expert-Led Partner in Outplacement & Career Transition
Our mission is to empower businesses of thrive in solutions
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Who We Work With
From HR leaders managing complex transitions to senior professionals navigating pivotal moves—we guide with strategy, empathy, and precision.
Strategic Transitions for Senior Talent For Business
For HR Leaders & Executive Sponsors
For Senior Professionals in Transition
For Senior Professionals in Transition
Discover Why Leaders Choose Optitude
Tailored Solutions for Every Leadership Transition
Organisational Transition Solutions
Executive Career Advisory
We support companies of all sizes through senior leadership transitions that demand discretion, structure, and brand integrity.
We guide senior professionals through inflection points with clarity, confidence, and deeply personalised strategy.
Organisational Solutions Include:
- Executive Outplacement – High-touch transition support for C-suite and senior leadership exits.
- Leadership Restructuring Advisory – Navigate redundancy, role redesign, and sensitive change with integrity.
- M&A & Integration Alignment – Align leadership, retain talent, and ensure clarity post-merger.
- Founder & SME Transition Support – Custom solutions for founder exits or leadership evolution in smaller enterprises.
- Reputation & Brand Continuity – Protect your employer brand during change.
Individual Services Include:
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Executive Career Strategy – Define your next chapter with a focused, actionable roadmap.
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C-Suite Positioning & Branding – Articulate your value and elevate your leadership narrative.
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Board & NED Readiness – Prepare for advisory, trustee, or non-exec roles with governance-aligned positioning.
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Portfolio Career Design – Build a career ecosystem of interim roles, boards, and advisory engagements.
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Legacy & Exit Planning – Shape how you leave and what you leave behind.
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Explore our outstanding client projects
Senior Executive Redundancy in a Merger
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Redeploying Niche Skills Post-Redundancy
Client testimonial & real success stories
“Simon doesn’t just advise. He restores clarity, sharpens edge, and leaves you visibly elevated—confident, market-ready, and deeply grounded. Everyone serious about the C-suite needs him.”
"I have had the pleasure of working with Simon after an introduction from a respected friend. Simon is very unique blending his knowledge and wealth of experience with a personal approach. This instantly put me at ease and allowed me to embrace Simon’s guidance and expertise. Highly recommend connecting with Simon."
"Simon blends wisdom with real recruitment psychology — he doesn’t just assess skills, he gets to the attitude that truly drives success."
"Simon’s passion and generosity make him not only easy to work with but highly effective in recruitment and coaching."
“Simon blends deep recruitment expertise with career coaching insight. He takes the time to understand people—their values, aspirations, and fit—and equips them with the tools to succeed, from personal branding to interview preparation. A trusted partner for both hiring leaders and professionals navigating their next move.”
"Simon blends senior search insight with steady, focused support—an ally who delivers results and calm clarity for executives under pressure"
“Simon brings energy, clarity, and rare integrity to executive search. Candid, creative, and committed—he’s a standout partner for leaders and employers alike.”
“Simon helped me shape not just my career story, but how I lead. A rare mix of headhunter, coach, and trusted sparring partner.”
"Simon blends years of executive search expertise with a personal touch—making every conversation purposeful, insightful, and valuable for both clients and candidates"
