Why DSP?
Why DSP?
I’m David Smalley, CEO of Daniels Smalley Partnership. My team and I connect founders, investors, CEOs, and leaders with hard-to-find talent across South Wales, the South West, and South Coast of England.
We assist businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to subsidiaries of larger groups and PLCs. Our clients include investor-led start-ups, family-owned firms, international companies, private equity, and listed entities.
With over 30 years of experience, I specialise in executive search and selection for C-Suite executives, board-level, senior managerial positions, and challenging appointments.
Recruiting Leaders & Executives
Great leaders are rare, making it challenging for companies to select the right candidate. Beyond leadership, strategy, financial acumen, communication, and time management skills, cultural fit and the ability to inspire and align with the company vision are crucial.
Employers often focus too much on a candidate’s background or CV without assessing how they will communicate ideas, challenge the status quo, and inspire employees with charisma and emotional intelligence.
It is easy to believe a new hire will solve all problems and lead to future success without considering the candidate’s perspective, after all hiring “works both ways.”
Our Approach
We specialise in a rigorous executive search process focused on managing relationships. We engage employers at the outset to define the role, understand challenges and opportunities, and identify required skills.
We build trust with candidates, ensuring integrity and confidentiality, while aligning their needs with your business requirements.
Our approach includes transparent proposals, detailed candidate briefings, targeted research lists, and professional job advertising. We aim to attract both active job seekers and passive candidates through a well-planned acquisition strategy.
Our Values
We recognise that hiring top talent is key to your success and growth. We take the time to understand your values and behaviours to select the right senior leaders, fostering a long-term consultancy relationship with you.
Our philosophy influences our conduct throughout the search process. We adopt a personal, hands-on approach, which has also turned many candidates into clients over the last 25 years.
If you’re seeking an innovative search and selection approach in Cardiff, South Wales, Bristol or South West region, where expertise, market insight and quality service are standard, we should talk.
