Our Specialities
Our Specialities
Sector Expertise That Drives Results
At Zell Consulting, we focus our expertise where it matters most – in the sectors and functions where leadership decisions have the greatest impact. Our deep knowledge of these markets, combined with extensive networks built over decades, enables us to identify and secure transformational leaders for our clients.
Financial Services & FinTech
Traditional Financial Services | Emerging FinTech | RegTech
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The financial services landscape is undergoing unprecedented transformation. From established institutions navigating digital disruption to FinTech startups scaling rapidly, the leadership challenges are complex and constantly evolving.
We understand both worlds – the regulatory rigour of traditional finance and the innovation imperative of FinTech.
Key Roles We Fill:
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Chief Financial Officers and Finance Directors
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Chief Risk Officers and Head of Compliance
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Chief Technology Officers and Head of Engineering
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Chief Operating Officers and Operations Directors
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Business Development and Commercial Leaders
VC & Private Equity Portfolio Companies
Investment Professionals | Portfolio Company Leadership | Operating Partners
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Private Equity and Venture Capital present unique leadership challenges – from investment professionals to identify and nurture opportunities, to portfolio company executives who must deliver transformation under pressure.
We understand both sides of this equation.​
Key Roles We Fill:
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Managing Directors and Partners
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Investment Directors and Principals
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Portfolio Company CEOs and CFOs
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Operating Partners and Advisors
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Transformation and Integration Leaders
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy Consulting | Management Consulting | Professional Services
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The consulting sector demands leaders who can combine intellectual rigour with commercial acumen, building client relationships while driving internal growth.
We understand the unique challenges of selling expertise, managing talent, and scaling professional services businesses.​
Key Roles We Fill:
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Managing Directors and Partners
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Practice Heads and Sector Leaders
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Business Development Directors
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Operations and Finance Leaders
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Talent and Learning & Development Heads
Talent Management, Inclusion & Diversity
Organisational Change | Executive Coaching | D&I Leadership
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Through our partnership with Susan Bellingan-Fourie, we offer integrated solutions that go beyond executive placement. We help organisations not just find the right leaders, but ensure they succeed through effective change management, coaching, and inclusive leadership development.​​
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Services Include:
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Executive Search with Integration Planning
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Organisational Change Management
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Leadership Development and Coaching
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy
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Post-Acquisition Integration Support
