Edward Wild - Director

Edward led the formation of Wild Search in 2010 following his earlier career in executive search with a leading global search firm. Prior to Wild Search he established and led the Board and Non Profit practices at an established boutique firm, specialising in executive and NED appointments, including trustees. He has advised government departments, membership & trade bodies and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), arts and farming organisations, charities, educational organisations (including investor supported schools and colleges).

He brings clients more than 30 years’ experience in education as both a practitioner and adviser, with an interest in international education, both within the UK and in the growth of British schools and colleges abroad.

His early career was pursued in education and charities (Cancer Research UK and Addaction). He combined this experience to become the first ever Development Director of Hampton School in 2001.

He is the author of 'School by the Thames' (James and James 2005) and, has edited several Wild Search reports, all of which may be downloaded here.

He was educated at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and Harvard Business School.

Edward is an experienced chair and trustee and is involved in a number of pro bono activities which include being: a Council member of the Royal School of Church Music, a school governor and a member of the advisory boards of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and Harvard Business Review.

The Wild Search Team

Maia von Malaisé Research Associate

**Caroline Haines** Senior Advisor and Chair, Education Advisory Board

**Marion Afoakwa** Consultant Advisor (People)

Stephen Perry Finance Director and Charities Adviser — **Stephen Perry**
Finance Director and Charities Advisor