Who we are
ABOUT US
With decades of expertise in executive search and talent management, combined with our heritage as successful family business owners and pioneering founders, TWYD & Co offers a unique perspective. We understand the transformative power of having the right individuals in the right place and doing the right things.
Unlike traditional talent and recruitment firms that focus on specific industries or roles, TWYD & Co works exclusively with influential business families, entrepreneurs, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across their operating companies, family offices, foundations, and private residential estates. Our global network, comprising over 100 associates and partners in 14 countries, enables us to cater to your talent needs wherever you are in the world.
We recognise that, regardless of the industry or role, there is an intricate approach to identifying the right person for your organisation. At TWYD & Co, we prioritise our deep understanding of your family, firm, and enterprises over specific sector knowledge. Our insights into the dynamics of private ownership allow us to get to the heart of the matter.
Additionally, the TWYD & Co Private Office serves as a dedicated resource for our clients, providing bespoke services that extend beyond talent management. The Private Office focuses on customised solutions, ensuring that every aspect of your family’s needs—whether family governance, family dynamics, or supporting the next generation—is addressed with the utmost care, discretion and expertise.
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 history enables us to guide you confidently towards the talent who will grow your initiatives, safeguard your legacy and execute your vision.
What Makes Us Different?
- Our heritage – as successful family business owners 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 a search strategy to provide you with the individuals who match.
- Our counsel – TWYD & Co seeks to build relationships with longevity. We want to provide you with the talent to 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 executive search into our advisory services.
Our Founder
David Twiddle is a serial (and incurable) entrepreneur. As Managing Partner and Head of Private Office, 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 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
Talent
with your
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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 candidates and opportunities with absolute honesty and a transparent dialogue.
DISCRETION:
We prioritise discretion, ensuring that all sensitive information shared is handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Our commitment to privacy cultivates trust and integrity in every interaction, maintaining your peace of mind.
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.