Highest Level Executive Search & Business Advisory

While Quinntessential Coaching supports individual leaders in shaping their own careers, Westport Partners operates at board and executive level, securing senior talent and building the systems that protect long-term growth.

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Senior Talent Acquisition, Optimisation & Advisory

From business-critical appointments to talent strategy, we help organisations protect and grow enterprise value.

Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

SERVICES

  • Executive Search (C-Suite & Leadership)
  • Professional Search (Mid-Senior Management)
  • Interim & Contract Leadership Solutions
  • Market Intelligence & Research
  • Recruitment Process Design & Optimisation

When a leadership hire carries material consequence, there is no margin for error. Westport Partners is engaged for business-critical roles where discretion, speed and accountability are integral, operating on a retained basis to ensure full market coverage and disciplined evaluation rather than low quality, volume-driven shortlists.

We combine sector depth with rigorous market intelligence to secure leaders who strengthen performance, protect reputation and deliver measurable commercial impact from day one.

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Business Talent Optimisation & Advisory

SERVICES

  • Talent Management Strategy & Workforce Design
  • Organisational Design & Succession Planning
  • HR Advisory & Regional Expansion Support
  • Recruitment Process Optimisation & Hiring Governance
  • Employer Branding & Talent Attraction Strategy

Hiring is critical, but retention and structure determine longevity. Westport Partners advises leadership teams on strengthening the systems behind hiring, performance and retention so that talent strategy directly supports commercial objectives.

Our work focuses on practical, implementable structures, from compensation and succession planning to recruitment process optimisation, designed to reduce risk, improve efficiency and elevate leadership capability across the organisation.

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Scaling a Private Banking Platform 3x with Top Level Senior Hiring

Over three years, Westport Partners worked with a leading Private Banking client to build its Investment and Product franchise from the top down. The challenge was clear: hire proven, senior investment leaders from competitor banks and scale the platform while maintaining tight control over fixed costs.

Westport delivered 42 senior placements across Managing Director, Executive Director and Director levels, helping the platform triple in size. By attracting experienced practitioners with long tenure and aligning compensation to incentives rather than inflated base salaries, the client built a robust, high-performing investment platform while maintaining financial control.

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Endorsed by global senior leaders

What people say about working with Paul

"Paul is deeply knowledgeable about the private banking space, but beyond that he also understands market trends, psychology, branding, and messaging. Impressively he brings it all to life with an extremely personable manner, that makes working with him a pleasure."

Julia Wang
Chief Investment Officer, North Asia, Nomura

He has provided invaluable Career Coaching advice to me and key members of my team.

Dr. Vincent Ming
Chief Executive Officer @ Azura Singapore | Ph.D. in Information Management

He was candid in challenging my thinking, offering clear, commercially grounded advice that was both constructive and ultimately helped broadened my decision framework.

Min Soh
Managing Director, Capital Solutions, Mirae Asset Global Investments

I would highly recommend engaging with Paul if you want a different perspective on getting the very best out of yourself and your team.

Fidelis Ourche
Global Head of Capital Markets and IWS Platforms, HSBC (Singapore)

“Paul helped me build world class teams. He has great knowledge of the market. What sets Paul apart is his ability to think outside of the box, identifying non-traditional talent. As a career coach, he has helped me clarify important career choices through his deep insights and strategic advice.”

Marc Van de Walle
Former Global Head, Wealth Management, Standard Chartered Bank

"Paul has the uncanny ability to read individual situations and in turn has intimate knowledge of the market, which places him in a unique position to provide senior practitioners long standing career advice to help evolve and shape their future."

Philip Kunz
Group Head, Nomura International Wealth Management

"If you want to engage with someone who will make you a better version of yourself, then you go to Paul.."

Elton Apps
Former Head of HR & Strategic Recruitment, Bank Julius Baer

“His understanding of the Private Banking corporate culture places him in a unique position to provide senior practioners long standing career advice to help evolve and shape their future.”

Philip Marcus Kunz
Head of Global Private Banking, South Asia, HSBC Private Banking

“Paul was life-altering. He was able to uncover strengths I did not knowI had, guide me on what restores my spirit, build my career purpose and goals with the values that mattered most to me and set a clear plan of action for the future. “

Rani Kaur
Managing Director, Bank of Singapore

“Paul helped me evaluate and navigate various career options that were in front of me. He provided critical views and insights that were invaluable in making informed decisions about my professional path. Paul’s expertise and industry knowledge made him a trustworthy and experienced sounding board throughout the entire process."

Jean Naaba
Global Chief Operating Officer, Julius Baer

“Paul’s approach is personal. He takes the time to listen, to hear where you are coming from, to hear where you want to go, and where you feel you are today... It’s very pragmatic. Paul doesn’t always tell you what you want to hear, but that’s why you need to work with Paul.”

Gareth Nicholson
Chief Investment Officer, First Abu Dhabi Bank Asset Management

The right talent compounds value; the wrong talent compounds cost.

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