About Per Ardua Associates
Per Ardua is united around a common mission – to support our clients exceed their ambitions by identifying, recruiting and developing the very best talent. As an owner-managed business, our focus on excellence and shared values drives us, and our passion is underpinned by a recognition of both our position of responsibility and social impact.
We aim to exceed the expectations of those we meet and care deeply about the legacy we leave behind.
Founded in 2008, we have developed a long history of working closely with organisations across the Financial Services and Real Assets industries. We aim to serve our clients and the candidates they seek, understanding this alignment in expectations is the foundation of the partnership.
From the day the firm was founded, Per Ardua has operated as a single unit and puts together the optimal team for each assignment. We do not operate as individual practices but as a group of experienced practitioners dedicated to providing the best possible outcome for each mandate. Whether a requirement is within one market segment or across multiple disciplines, our inclusive culture means we field the best team. Regardless of the situation, each mandate is led by a Practice Leader who is accountable for our service and delivery.
What We Do
Per Ardua provides talent solutions in both the Financial Services and Real Assets sectors. Our specialist teams support Boards and Senior Executive teams manage their current and future leadership needs. We do this through Executive Search, Succession Planning, Market Intelligence Studies, Market Maps, data-driven Assessment, Executive Coaching, and broader Leadership Advisory services.
These services combine deep industry knowledge alongside our recognised advisory experience.
We focus on identifying, recruiting and developing leaders who will make a distinct and meaningful impact.
Collectively, we have decades of experience working in Insurance, Banking & Consumer Financial Services, Real Assets and Asset & Wealth Management at both Board and Senior Leadership levels.
Our Values
Inclusive: diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of our principles and are reflected in the choices we make, and the way we work.
Caring: we care deeply about our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will see this in the people we hire and the work we do.
Inquisitive: we are curious, always inquisitive, fascinated by people, and we never stand still.
Courageous: from courage comes progress. We challenge ourselves, our clients and candidates to question convention and change the conversation.
Collaborative: we share knowledge and best practice, and collaborate to achieve the best outcomes, for each project, and for each client.
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