Alex Alderton
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Alex Alderton

Associate Director

About Alex

​Alex has 13 years’ experience in senior-level recruitment on the South Coast, for both independent and FTSE 250 specialists.

He first joined Venture Recruitment Partners in 2025 and later moved to Chilworth Partnership, working on executive opportunities across the C-suite with specialised knowledge of the finance and accountancy sector.

Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, rugby, boxing and football…generally all things sports and eating, specifically steak!

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The Senior Hiring Market Is Moving Again. Is Your Business Ready?

​After a prolonged period of caution across the UK recruitment market, there are signs that hiring confidence is beginning to return.The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs found that permanent s...

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Imposter Syndrome at the Top: Why Even the Best Leaders Doubt Themselves

​You've prepared thoroughly for the board presentation, you know your subject and your track record shows that you've earned your place at the table. Yet there can still be a lingering thou...

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Why More Businesses are Taking a Flexible Approach to Leadership Hiring

Recruiting senior leaders has rarely been straightforward, but today's market has made those decisions even more complex. Economic uncertainty, changing business priorities and ongoing skills s...

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Meet Alan Evans, An Accredited Executive Coach Helping Finance Leaders Thrive

Before becoming an accredited executive coach in the UK, Alan Evans spent more than two decades building a successful career in finance, culminating in his role as Finance Director at GAME Digital....

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Grow, Acquire, or Both? How Smart Leaders Are Scaling in 2026

The Growth Question Every UK Leader Is FacingIn today’s economic environment, UK business leaders are facing increasing pressure to deliver growth. The business climate is more complex and less pre...

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Succession Planning: Why an Interim Executive is Crucial When Managing an Executive Exit

​Don’t Hire in a Panic: How a Robust Succession Plan and an Interim Executive Bridge Leadership GapsWhether it's a planned exit or an unexpected departure, when a key executive leaves, the pani...

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