Who we are
ABOUT US
Decades of expertise in talent acquisition and talent advisory, combined with our own heritage as successful family business owners and pioneering founders gives us a unique perspective. We know the transformative power that can be harnessed when the right individuals occupy the right seats, and are doing the right things.
Traditional recruitment and executive search firms are aligned with specific industries, or role functions. TWYD & Co don’t do that. We only work with influential business families, entrepreneurs, and ultra-high net worth individuals across their operating companies, family offices, foundations and private residential estates. We know that no matter which industry, which role you need to fill, what challenge you face, there is a delicate nuance to finding the right person and the right solution.
At TWYD & Co we value our knowledge of your family, your firm, your enterprises above knowledge of a specific sector. Our deep-rooted knowledge of the dynamics of private ownership allow us to get to the heart of the matter.
Whatever the current challenge you face, we have the tools and skills to not only understand, but provide you with the solution that meets your needs. Our huge experience in the world of talent management, combined with our own heritage enables us to guide you confidently towards the talent and the experts who will help you grow your initiatives, safeguard your legacy and execute your vision.
What Makes Us Different?
- Our heritage – as successful family business owners, founders, and entrepreneurs.
- Our knowledge – we intimately understand the challenges and aspirations of family-owned and founder-led enterprises.
- Our empathy – we learn your story, understand your DNA and create solutions that will work for you and your family..
- Our counsel – TWYD & Co seeks to build relationships with longevity. We want to connect you to the people who can help you safeguard your success and your legacy. But we also want to be there for the long- term to provide advice and guidance when it is most needed.
- Our network – having massive experience in our field, our network has huge global reach. That extends beyond talent and into our advisory services.
Our Founder
David Twiddle is our Founder, Managing Partner, and Head of Private Office. He is a serial entrepreneur. He currently helps family businesses, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals attract, develop and retain the talent they need to cultivate their legacy.
After a period with Robert Walters Plc, at 26 years old, he co-founded Morgan McKinley, with a focus on recruitment for global investment banking. Under his leadership, the Company became one of the largest independent recruitment firms specialising in the investment banking and asset management sectors, with locations in London, New York, Dublin and Sydney. During the global financial crisis, David disrupted the career transition and outplacement industry with Renovo. Then, with Twiddle & Co, he began to specialise in recruitment services for family-owned or founder-led businesses.
Born into a highly successful family business named Twydale, and with two significant exits as a founder under his belt, David’s experience and professional expertise, in recruitment, executive search and talent management, have gone into shaping TWYD & Co, a holistic talent advisory service for family businesses, entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals.
“It helps that David’s been there himself. He just gets it”
Richard W. Gen 2
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Our Values:
EMPATHY:
Empathy is our compass. We understand your challenges. We feel your concerns. Most importantly we internalise your distinctive story. What defines the dynamics of your business. Our commitment to empathy is what allows us to interpret your talent needs within your unique context.
AUTHENTICITY:
We understand the authenticity of family values, founder visions, and the discrete nature of closely-held ventures. Authenticity is our promise to you. We will always present our advice and guidance with absolute honesty and a transparent dialogue.
DISCRETION:
We recognise the sensitivity inherent in managing talent where family-owned businesses and founder-led enterprises are concerned. Our discretion is more than a practice; it’s a promise to safeguard the trust placed in us and your privacy.
LONGEVITY:
We are in it for the long-term. Every interaction with clients is a stepping stone to an enduring partnership. We remain steadfast, as a trusted advisor, ready to serve, ready to exceed our client’s expectations. Consistent every time.