Meet the team
Toby Smith
Partner – Private Capital – Executive Search and Leadership Advisory
Toby has over 20 years of experience delivering Human Capital solutions and now works with SF Executive. He specialises in partnering with Private Equity–backed businesses to provide leadership advisory and executive search services across the C-suite, with a focus on CEO, MD, and NX (Non-Exec & Chair) appointments that drive ambitious growth plans. His expertise includes leadership evaluation, executive change, deal advisory, and talent optimisation. Toby works closely with investors and leadership teams to build strategies that enhance performance and long-term value. He is passionate about helping organisations strengthen their leaders and leadership teams, believing that effective leadership is the most powerful lever for value creation.