Round 8

At round8, we are a leading multi-channel talent search specialist in Digital, Media, and Tech, with headquarters in London. Our team has been shaping the market since 1999, placing individuals from exec-to-director level across every corner of the digital universe. We've built an unmatched network and knowledge-base across EMEA, USA, and APAC, targeting a unique combination of markets and disciplines.

Sectors

We've been at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, keeping pace with the changing needs of clients. The world of advertising and marketing is undergoing a transformative shift, with the rise of data-driven marketing, Connected TV (CTV), and artificial intelligence (AI). We're perfectly positioned to help the right talent move where they can thrive.

Work

Our role is to provide individuals and businesses with the options and insight they need to make informed, career-enhancing decisions. We work alongside people to give them choice, ideas, and context. If you partner with round8, we're in it together. We have extensive experience working across all company growth stages from seed funding to Nasdaq to FTSE100. Our sector coverage ranges from mobile gaming to consumer drinks brands to blue chip publishing and digital advertising brands.

Team

Our people are a rich mix of industry, talent, and executive search expertise. Our consultants have embedded themselves in the markets they serve. We're down-to-earth, practical, and commercial. This is a career journey we're all on. Team up with us and we will make it productive.

Leadership

Our leadership team has extensive experience in digital advertising and publishing. Grant Allaway, our CEO, has been a key figure in the digital advertising sector for over 20 years. Kim Dando, our MD, has first-hand experience in contract, permanent, and retained search and has helped secure talent across all major advertising categories. Jim Brown, our Founder, has extensive, first-hand experience running contingent and retained searches across all media platforms.

Consultants

We have a team of expert consultants, including Lucy Franklin, Louise Sayers, Alexandra Farrell, and more. Our consultants have deep knowledge of their respective markets and sectors and are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Get in Touch

If you're interested in making things happen, please get in touch with us. We're real people with soul and substance, practical and pragmatic about careers and businesses. Whether you're looking to recruit the best talent or seeking a new career opportunity, we're here to help.