Ludgate Search Information

As the Executive Search arm of The FISER Group, Ludgate Search is a specialist executive search and diversity advisory firm focused on private markets, alternatives and investment management across the UK, Continental Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We advise global private markets firms, alternative asset managers and selected traditional asset managers on senior fundraising, capital formation, distribution and commercial leadership appointments. Our approach combines evidence-led retained executive search, high-touch execution, market intelligence and DEI advisory. We bring direct, hands-on involvement to every mandate — from initial market mapping and market intelligence through to structured assessment, final-stage negotiation and onboarding. Inclusive search and selection is embedded throughout our process. We provide clients with transparent market-mapping data and work collaboratively to broaden access to high-performing talent while maintaining rigorous commercial assessment. MANDATE COVERAGE: • Heads of Capital Formation, Fundraising and Investor Relations • Chief Distribution Officers and Global / EMEA Heads of Distribution • Heads of Private Wealth and Institutional Distribution • Regional and Country Heads • Strategic Partnerships, Sub-advisory and Insurance Distribution • Senior fundraising and sales leadership across private equity, private credit, infrastructure and broader alternatives • Sales Directors and senior commercial team build-outs TRACK RECORD: • 15+ years of executive-search experience • 100% mandate completion rate over an eight-year track record • Client platforms ranging from $3bn to $10tn+ AUM • 48% female appointments across EMEA over the past five years • 3.3 months average appointment time