KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE INTERNATIONAL AND GreyCircle FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
February 28, 2025 – KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE International (KK&W International), the globally-renowned executive search and consulting firm, has established a strategic alliance with GreyCircle Group Ltd, the learning and development solutions consultancy led by distinguished Executive Coach, Nick Taylor. This partnership will elevate KK&W International’s executive search process through GreyCircle’s expertise in personality profiling and comprehensive candidate preparation and support, while also enriching a collaborative platform for delivering innovative education and training programmes to the club industry.
This partnership marks a significant evolution in club industry career development, combining KK&W International’s extensive search and consulting expertise with GreyCircle’s acclaimed executive coaching and leadership development programmes. Through GreyCircle’s implementation of personality profiling during the search process, clubs will gain deeper insights into candidates’ behaviour traits, leadership styles and cultural “fit.” The collaboration extends beyond placement, with GreyCircle providing comprehensive interview preparation for candidates and structured onboarding support to ensure successful integration into new roles.
Michael Herd, Head of International Search & Consulting at KK&W International, commented: “Our partnership with GreyCircle represents a natural progression in our mission to elevate industry standards. As we expand into new regions, this alliance will enable us to offer clients enhanced services going beyond traditional executive search.”
The partnership leverages GreyCircle’s expertise in executive coaching, team development, and personality profiling with KK&W’s established search and consulting services. Nick Taylor’s straightforward, practical approach to leadership development will complement KK&W International’s comprehensive industry knowledge, creating a holistic support system for club professionals.
“We’re bringing together two organisations that share a deep commitment to professional excellence in the club industry,” said Nick Taylor, Founder of GreyCircle. “By combining our strengths, we can offer club professionals unparalleled support throughout their career journey, from initial placement to ongoing development and leadership training.”
The collaboration will focus on the key areas of executive coaching, leadership development programmes, and educational initiatives. Both organisations will work together to deliver impactful solutions that address the evolving needs of club industry professionals and organisations.
This partnership comes at a time when KK&W International is set to strengthen its position as a market leader in global club search and consulting, with plans to expand its presence across multiple regions in the coming year. The addition of GreyCircle’s expertise will further strengthen the firm’s ability to serve its international client base with comprehensive professional development solutions.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Herd, Head of International Search & Consulting
+44 (0) 7903 035312 | michael.herd@kkandw.com | https://kkandw.com/international/ |
@kkw_update
Nick Taylor, Managing Director of GreyCircle Group Ltd
+44 (0) 7740 356975 | nick@greycircle.co.uk | www.greycircle.co.uk | @GreyCircle™ on
LinkedIn | @greycirclegroup on Instagram
About KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE
People Focused, Quality Driven. When you work with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, you can expect an experience that will be centered around the well-being of their clients, the candidates they place, and the industry they love. Their process has been perfected since 1996 and involves merging more than 500 years of combined expertise with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders’ needs. Their Board Dynamics/Model has been presented to over 1000 private clubs and communities. They are an award-winning executive search and consulting firm and a trusted partner dedicated to the success of the organizations they work with.