# Bentley Lewis

> Bentley Lewis is an award-winning global boutique executive search and talent advisory firm, founded in 2010 by Lewis Maleh. Our mission is to serve those who serve others: we combine the precision of technology-enabled search with a deep commitment to genuine human connection, serving listed global corporations and private equity backed firms from hubs across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

## What we do

- Executive search: board-level and senior leadership hiring across all core corporate functions
- Functional practices: Board, CEO & Succession, Commercial Leaders, Corporate Functions, Technology & Digital Leaders
- Talent advisory: leadership assessment, succession planning, team design and board effectiveness
- AI deployment advisory: helping boards and executive teams navigate the agentic era through hiring and counsel
- Sector specialisms: financial services, technology, life sciences, industrials, consumer

## Key facts

- Founded: 2010 by Lewis Maleh (Founder and CEO); headquartered in London, UK
- Reach: hubs across EMEA (London, Dubai, Zurich), the Americas (New York, Miami) and APAC (Tokyo, Mumbai); teams in 11 global cities; searches delivered in 40+ countries
- Model: boutique, senior-partner-led; the partner you meet runs the search; Human + AI Intelligence search model with human-led final decisions
- Track record: 92% of placed candidates still in seat after two years; 81% after four years; 78% of shortlist candidates from diverse backgrounds; 90% of clients partner with us in multiple regions
- Member of ENEX, a global network of independent executive search firms; strategic partner of TATE Leadership Consulting (India and Asia Pacific)

## Pages

- [Home](https://bentleylewis.com/): firm overview
- [Services](https://bentleylewis.com/services/): service pillars, functional practices, sectors and how we work
- [About](https://bentleylewis.com/about/): the team and the firm's approach
- [Hire a leader](https://bentleylewis.com/hire/): start a confidential search
- [For candidates](https://bentleylewis.com/register/): register for confidential mandates
- [Talent advisory](https://bentleylewis.com/talent-advisory/): leadership assessment and succession
- [AI deployment](https://bentleylewis.com/ai-deployment/): AI readiness for leadership teams
- [Insights](https://bentleylewis.com/insights/): articles, The Recruitment Show podcast, Espresso with Lewis
- [Contact](https://bentleylewis.com/contact/): offices and enquiries

## Media

- The Recruitment Show (podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@LewisMalehOfficial and https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhARdYxBlo9NELpPbwN9s
- The Bentley Lewis Brief (newsletter): https://substack.com/@thebentleylewisbrief
- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/bentley-lewis