Toni Gisanrin

Executive Search Associate within the Consumer Markets Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, specialising in retained C-suite and senior leadership appointments across private equity-backed, FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 organisations. Promoted from Analyst to Associate within 12 months in recognition of strong performance and contribution to the practice. Work across the full lifecycle of executive search assignments - from shaping search strategy and conducting executive assessment through to shortlist delivery and offer management - supporting clients across the UK, on the continent in Europe and across the globe.

Experience spans Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Managing Director, Corporate Development and Operating Partner appointments. Alongside search execution, produce executive market intelligence and competitor insights that help clients benchmark leadership talent, refine hiring strategies and make informed executive hiring decisions. Recognised for delivering an exceptional candidate experience, with positive feedback on communication, professionalism and candidate care regularly shared directly with senior leadership.

Consumer Markets Associate at Heidrick & Struggles (2025-12 – Present)

Promoted to Associate within 12 months in recognition of strong performance and contribution to the Consumer Markets Practice. Executive Search Associate specialising in retained C-suite and senior leadership appointments across Consumer Markets. Manage and support complex executive search assignments from initial client engagement through to successful appointment, partnering with private equity-backed, FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 organisations across the UK, Europe and Australia.

• Supported the successful delivery of more than 35 retained executive search assignments spanning Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Managing Director, Corporate Development and Operating Partner appointments.
• Conduct independent executive interviews, assessing leadership capability, career progression, motivations and organisational fit for senior appointments.
• Develop executive market maps, competitor intelligence and executive talent landscape analyses to inform search strategy and support client hiring decisions.
• Produce detailed longlists, shortlists and candidate assessment reports for clients throughout executive search processes.
• Contribute market insights and leadership benchmarking that help clients understand the competitive talent landscape.
• Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives, consistently delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout retained searches.
• Collaborate closely with Partners and international colleagues on cross-border executive search assignments.
• Support private equity-backed, publicly and privately held, founder led, FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 organisations on critical leadership hiring across consumer Markets.

Consumer Markets Analyst at Heidrick & Struggles (2024-12 – 2025-12)

Executive Search Associate specialising in retained C-suite and senior leadership appointments across Consumer Markets. Manage and support complex executive search assignments from initial client engagement through to successful appointment, partnering with private equity-backed, FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 organisations across the UK, Europe and Australia.

• Supported the successful delivery of more than 35 retained executive search assignments spanning Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Managing Director, Corporate Development and Operating Partner appointments.
• Conduct independent executive interviews, assessing leadership capability, career progression, motivations and organisational fit for senior appointments.
• Develop executive market maps, competitor intelligence and executive talent landscape analyses to inform search strategy and support client hiring decisions.
• Produce detailed longlists, shortlists and candidate assessment reports for clients throughout executive search processes.
• Contribute market insights and leadership benchmarking that help clients understand the competitive talent landscape.
• Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives, consistently delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout retained searches.
• Collaborate closely with Partners and international colleagues on cross-border executive search assignments.
• Support private equity-backed, publicly and privately held, founder led, FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 organisations on critical leadership hiring across consumer Markets.

Executive Search & Business Internships at Multiple (WiHTL, Wilton & Bain, Saxton Bampfylde, Inclusive Boards) (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Completed internships with WiHTL, Wilton & Bain, Saxton Bampfylde and Inclusive Boards while studying at the University of Nottingham, building early experience across executive search, market research, candidate engagement and strategic business initiatives.

BA (Hons) in Politics & International Relations – University of Nottingham (2024)