Paul’s role commenced this November, and City Executive Search and Delio are both thrilled to announce the appointment.
Delio, who are based in Cardiff, develop digital tools and provide their clients with innovative platforms that digitise the entire private investment lifecycle. They drive tangible value for businesses via their deal structuring expertise, commercial solutions and regulatory knowledge.
City Executive Search previously partnered with Delio on the placement of Iain Purdy as Chief Finance Officer. Based on the great success of that search, Delio reached out to City Executive Search again, originally for a Chief of Staff role.
The search commenced as the current COO stepped back from his role, and the business required a new C-Suite leader who would be a key contributor to the execution of the business’s strategies and objectives. The objectives behind the role included; directing all operational and administrative activities, operating as the contact point between stakeholders and senior management, advising and reporting to the CEO, approving policies and procedures, and providing project oversight and leadership.
The role has a key impact on company operations, helping to further advance their market leading position. The candidate profile was to find someone who could not only well understand current practices and trends, but also have proven experience of managing the end-to-end Operating Model. As a member of the senior management team, we needed to find someone who would be comfortable in a leadership role that demanded clear communication and presentation skills.
City Executive Search kicked off the retained search at the start of January 2022, with the search process entailing 10 weeks from start through to the offer and acceptance of Paul Burleton. Delio decided, based on the calibre of candidates presented, to bring Paul on board as their new Chief Operating Officer, which was upgraded from the initial role for Chief of Staff.
Having now started in the role this November, Paul has said:
"I am excited to join Delio and to use my industry experience to accelerate the business forward. I am extremely impressed with the team and the product they have built, and I look forward to working with them to further enhance Delio’s reputation as a world leader in the investment technology space.”
City Executive Search’s objective has always been to deliver global leaders to exceptional businesses. We do this every day, with conviction, and we’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to partner with Delio again and work with Paul Burleton on his new appointment.
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