LEAMANCONSULTING

Family Office & Private PA

Trusted support for family offices, Principals and private teams.

Supporting confidential searches for Heads of Family Office, Chiefs of Staff, Private PAs and other senior private office professionals across the UK and internationally.

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Family Office Recruitment

Exceptional support for private offices and Principals

Family Office and Private PA recruitment is a specialist field. We look beyond the job title to understand the structure, reporting lines, family culture and expectations surrounding each role.

We recruit Heads of Family Office, Chiefs of Staff and Private PAs for Principals, private offices and UHNW families, supporting established and growing family offices with international search.

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Meet the Specialists

The consultants leading your search

Anne Corrett

Anne Corrett

Founder

Anne specialises in senior appointments for Family Offices, Principals and CEOs, including Heads of Family Office, Chiefs of Staff, Heads of Operations and senior Private PA roles.

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Catherine Sharp

Catherine Sharp

Senior Consultant

Catherine specialises in Private PA and senior private support appointments for family offices, private households and Principals, with a strong focus on discretion, personality and long-term compatibility.

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Our Recruitment Approach

A considered search, from brief to placement

Understanding your requirements

Accessing our trusted network

Thorough vetting

Long-term matching

Frequently Asked Questions

Before your search begins

How do you ensure the right fit for a Family Office or Private PA appointment?

Every search begins with understanding your Principal, family office or business, ensuring we introduce candidates whose experience, judgement and personality align with your requirements.

Are your searches confidential?

Yes. Many of our searches are handled with complete discretion. Candidate information and client details remain confidential throughout the recruitment process.

Do you recruit internationally?

Yes. We support established and growing family offices with confidential international search.

What roles do you cover?

We recruit Heads of Family Office, Family Office and Corporate Chiefs of Staff, Heads of Operations, Private PAs, Executive PAs for CEOs and Founders, Lifestyle PAs and other trusted Principal-facing professionals.

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Whether you're building a private office or hiring a trusted Personal Assistant, our consultants provide discreet, tailored recruitment designed around your requirements.

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Trusted support for family offices, Principals and private teams.

International Executive Search

We recruit high-calibre professionals across Head of Family Office, Chief of Staff and Private PA roles, supporting UHNW families, Principals, private offices and family offices where discretion, judgement and long-term fit are essential.

Supporting single and multi-family offices with international executive search.

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Discreet family office and private PA search for Principals who need trusted, polished support.

  • Since 2007Established
  • InternationalGlobal search
  • ConfidentialDiscreet introductions
  • SpecialistConsultant-led
Our Expertise

We recruit senior private PAs, Executive Assistants and family office professionals for Principal-facing roles where judgement, confidentiality and pace matter.

Roles We Recruit
  • Private PA
  • Executive Assistant to Principal
  • Chief of Staff
  • Lifestyle and family office support
International Recruitment

We support private office searches across London, Monaco, Geneva, Dubai, New York and other international locations.

How the search works

Family Office and Private PA hiring requires judgement, discretion and context.

Family Office and Private PA recruitment is a specialist field. It requires experience and an in-depth understanding of how family offices operate, from supporting busy Principals and managing complex diaries to coordinating travel, lifestyle, philanthropy, assets and trusted advisors.

We look beyond the job title to understand the structure, reporting lines, family culture and expectations surrounding each role. Our searches cover Heads of Family Office, Chiefs of Staff, Private PAs and Travelling PAs, with the judgement, discretion, emotional intelligence and communication skills needed to operate effectively in high-trust environments.

With experience across London, the UK, Europe and Monaco, we understand the different structures and expectations of private offices and UHNW families, and can support both established and growing family offices with international search.

Anne Corrett

Anne is the Founding Partner of Leaman Consulting, specialising in senior appointments for Family Offices, Principals and CEOs. She leads searches for Heads of Family Office, Chiefs of Staff and other high-level private office roles, bringing extensive experience and a strong understanding of the demands of senior support positions. With a background in the USA and London, Anne has a vast international expertise.

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Catherine Sharp

Catherine is a Senior Consultant at Leaman Consulting, specialising in Private PA and senior support appointments for high-profile individuals and companies. With an intuitive and highly personable approach and a Master's degree in Television and Journalism, she is particularly experienced across media, the arts and entertainment, where discretion, personality and cultural fit are essential.

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Warm, elegant family office in a private residence
Senior private office searches where judgement, discretion and pace shape the brief.

International Expertise

Private office searches with global context.

We regularly manage searches across multiple jurisdictions, assisting clients relocating internationally or recruiting for private offices worldwide. Our consultants understand the discretion, logistics and cultural considerations involved in international family office placements.

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Executive support network
Europe, MENA & US
Private office searches

Search coverage

  • Family Office and Private PA recruitment
  • Private office support roles
  • Head of Family Office
  • Family Office and Corporate Chief of Staff
  • Senior Executive Assistant to Principal
  • Private PA to UHNW family
  • Family office PA and EA roles
  • Personal assistant to entrepreneur
  • Lifestyle PA
  • Principal support and founder support
  • Head of Operations
  • Executive PA for CEOs and Founders

Division consultants

Speak with the specialist behind this division.

Anne CorrettAnne CorrettPartnerView profileCatherine SharpCatherine SharpSenior Executive ConsultantView profile

Questions clients ask

Before you begin a confidential search.

How do you ensure the right fit for a Family Office or Private PA appointment?

Every search begins with understanding the people, structure and expectations behind the role. We take time to learn how you work, your preferred communication style and the wider dynamics of the environment before introducing carefully selected candidates.

Are your searches handled confidentially?

Absolutely. Many of the appointments we manage are highly confidential and are never advertised publicly. We only share information with candidates who have been fully briefed and have agreed to be considered for the opportunity.

Do you recruit for permanent and interim positions?

Yes. We support permanent appointments as well as maternity cover, interim support and project-based assignments, adapting our search approach to your immediate and long-term requirements.

What types of roles do you cover?

Our expertise includes Family Office professionals, Private PAs, Executive Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, Lifestyle Managers, Family Office Executives and other senior support appointments.

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