Who We Are
We bring together deep expertise in executive search, an uncompromising commitment to quality, and a global perspective that ensures every assignment is delivered with precision and impact. Based in London, our leadership team is supported by a geographically dispersed team of 15 sector and functional research partners across North America, the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
This global capability enables us to combine local market knowledge with international reach, delivering search solutions that are culturally informed, strategically aligned, and globally connected. Every search benefits from our collective experience across industries, markets, and leadership functions. Our judgment is informed by decades of combined knowledge, extensive networks, and a rigorous approach that ensures clients secure leaders who deliver measurable results from day one.
How We Work
We collaborate closely with boards, CEOs, and investors during periods of transformation, accelerated growth, and international expansion. Our team approaches every mandate with curiosity, creativity, and discretion, ensuring solutions that align with your strategic objectives and strengthen your competitive advantage.
Market Insights
- Excellence in Every Detail – From research to candidate engagement, we uphold the highest standards.
- Global Perspective – Our reach spans all major markets, enabling us to access diverse talent pools worldwide
- Client-Centric Partnership – We work as an extension of your leadership team, not just as a service provider
- Integrity & Discretion – Trusted relationships built on confidentiality and credibility.
Leadership
Advisory Board
Dr K.G Rauf – Advisory Board Member
Dr K.G Rauf brings over three decades of leadership and clinical excellence to the Eligio Global Advisory Board. His distinguished career reflects a deep commitment to service, innovation, and ethical leadership—values that align closely with our mission to build a better world through better leadership.
Dr K.G Rauf completed his postgraduate surgical training at Queen Mary Hospital in the UK and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1988). He is also certified in Plastic Surgery by the British Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1992).
Since 2002, Dr K.G Rauf has served as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at University Hospitals of Leicester, playing a pivotal role in advancing patient care and clinical governance. His leadership extends beyond the UK; through his charity work across Asia, he has performed life-changing cleft palate surgeries, transforming lives and creating lasting social impact
Dr K.G Rauf brings a truly inclusive and global perspective to our advisory board, reinforcing our belief that purpose-driven leadership can inspire change and deliver impact worldwide.
Zaid Gulraiz - Founder & Managing Director
Zaid brings over a decade of experience advising boards and leadership teams on critical executive and non-executive appointments. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including technology, industrial, consumer, healthcare, and private equity, giving him a broad perspective on the leadership challenges organisations face.
Known for his strategic insight, global network, and relationship-driven approach, Zaid partners with organisations navigating complex transformation, accelerated growth, market entry and international expansion. He combines the rigour of leading executive search methodologies with the agility and creativity of a boutique advisory model, ensuring every appointment delivers measurable impact from day one.
Passionate about building diverse, high-performing leadership teams, Zaid is committed to helping organisations identify leaders who not only fit the role but strengthen their culture, drive innovation, and contribute to long-term success.
Dr Zaid Gulraiz – Advisory Board Member
Dr Zaid Gulraiz brings over three decades of leadership and clinical excellence to the Eligio Global Advisory Board. His distinguished career reflects a deep commitment to service, innovation, and ethical leadership—values that align closely with our mission to build a better world through better leadership.
Dr Zaid Gulraiz completed his postgraduate surgical training at Queen Mary Hospital in the UK and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1988). He is also certified in Plastic Surgery by the British Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1992).
Since 2002, Dr Zaid Gulraiz has served as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at University Hospitals of Leicester, playing a pivotal role in advancing patient care and clinical governance. His leadership extends beyond the UK; through his charity work across Asia, he has performed life-changing cleft palate surgeries, transforming lives and creating lasting social impact
Dr Zaid Gulraiz brings a truly inclusive and global perspective to our advisory board, reinforcing our belief that purpose-driven leadership can inspire change and deliver impact worldwide.
Zaid Gulraiz – Founder & Managing Director
Zaid brings over a decade of experience advising boards and leadership teams on critical executive and non-executive appointments. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including technology, industrial, consumer, healthcare, and private equity, giving him a broad perspective on the leadership challenges organisations face.
Known for his strategic insight, global network, and relationship-driven approach, Zaid partners with organisations navigating complex transformation, accelerated growth, market entry and international expansion. He combines the rigour of leading executive search methodologies with the agility and creativity of a boutique advisory model, ensuring every appointment delivers measurable impact from day one.
Passionate about building diverse, high-performing leadership teams, Zaid is committed to helping organisations identify leaders who not only fit the role but strengthen their culture, drive innovation, and contribute to long-term success.