In this video - drawing from years of experience assessing senior professionals, BDO Executive Search’s hiring experts share their thoughts on the most common misrepresentations they come across during leadership hiring.






In Episode 2 of The Appointment With BDO Executive Search, our hiring experts channel years of experience to share insights on the best advice they've gathered on leadership hiring and how they identify if something’s not right in the interview room.




In Episode 3 of The Appointment With BDO Executive Search, our leadership hiring experts share some surprising perks they have seen offered to candidates. They also dive into a tricky dilemma - what happens when a client finds the perfect leader, but the budget doesn’t quite match. 





In Episode 4 of The Appointment With BDO Executive Search, our consultants delve into some of the most common pitfalls in the hiring process - from narrowly defined briefs, untapped candidate potential and overemphasis on pedigree. 




In Episode 5 of The Appointment With BDO Executive Search, our consultants share advice, beyond the textbook, for professionals who aspire to become future leaders. They also reflect on their own path and purpose behind choosing executive search as a profession. 





Over five episodes of The Appointment With BDO Executive Search - a BDO exclusive, we’ve explored the forces that quietly but decisively shape leadership outcomes.

From the narratives candidates rely on to strengthen their positioning, to the unconventional levers organisations use to secure exceptional talent, our team of experienced search professionals unpack the nuances that rarely surface in formal hiring conversations.



2025 marked a turning point for CIOs, as this role now hold one of the most powerful seats in the boardroom. From IT custodians to drivers of AI adoption, data strategy, cybersecurity, and business growth. In this video, Ritesh Bhalla shares expert insights on this shift and how the CIO role has evolved into one of the most influential positions in the organisation—and what it means for leadership and hiring as we head into 2026.