Mary Lawrance

Global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting for the Technology Sector. Board and Senior Leadership including Non-Executive Appointments. Expertise includes Emerging Technologies/Science & Innovation, Security, Space, Deep Tech, Wireless, Healthcare, Retail and Quantum Applications.

Based in the Leadership Services Division with responsibility for new business development, primarily in executive search and board services within both Government and commercial sectors. Tasked with setting up a new practice focused on Emerging Technologies, Security and Space. Generated assignments, leads and introductions across the Group within the UK and globally.

International leadership/ board appointments and related business advisory, primarily for the Technology and Professional Services sectors. Advisor to the UK Government for the "Women on Boards" initiative. Leadership development services included the provision of board coaching and facilitation. Consulting services also included market analysis, business development and diversity, as well as career transition advice for senior/high profile executives from both Government and the private sector.

Created and led the Technology Practice across 30 countries for this global executive search firm. Led international business development initiatives, developed key accounts, and generated and delivered senior leadership/board assignments. Responsible for winning the highest value assignments in the business worldwide. Introduced best practices across the group, and provided sales and mentoring support for all technology sector related activity.

Generated and delivered senior leadership/board assignments with a focus on security, science/innovation, and energy. Member of the European Technology and Professional Services Practice, and the Global Security Practice. One of the strongest performers in the UK business in terms of business development and completions (achieved 100%). Generated business for UK and international colleagues, and was responsible for the largest and most high profile technology client for Heidrick in EMEA.