Executive Recruitment in Barbados

AP Executive is a world-renowned, privately owned recruitment agency with a vast international presence across more than 55 jurisdictions – including in the Caribbean. Established in 1990, we’ve since gone on to develop exhaustive legal and finance knowledge, and are highly experienced in supporting businesses and job seekers in Barbados with their executive recruitment and employment needs.

We are immensely proud of all that we have achieved up to now, and look forward to what the future holds for our executive recruiting firm. Since our inception, we’ve adhered to a number of core values, including flexibility, trust, quality, professionalism and understanding. We take a client-centric approach to all that we do, enabling us to deliver consistently precise, targeted and effective recruitment solutions.

While our clients are incredibly important to us, so too are our job seekers. When you partner with AP Executive, you can guarantee the most meticulous approaches, not matter which area of legal or finance employment you are interested in. Our presence in the Caribbean enables us to support you with all aspects of your job search, including labor market advice, benchmarking salaries, relocation advice and more.

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ABOUT US

Unparalleled Support and Experience

AP Executive’s global search consultants are adept at supporting Barbados-based financial services businesses with their every senior recruitment need. We work with start-ups, SMEs as well as global corporations, and have a successful track record of filling executive positions with leading talent.

Whether you’re looking to fill permanent, temporary or contract-based roles, our top executive recruiters take a consultative approach, which enables us to cultivate long-term relationships with our clients.

Our executive headhunters have successfully filled numerous vacancies within a range of sectors in Barbados, including legal, accountancy, private equity, alternative investments, fund management, FinTech, tax and much more.

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HISTORY

Location
Paris

AP Executive opens an office in Paris, France

2022
Achievement
APSCo

AP Group became members of APSCo (the Association of Professional Staffing Companies) - UK’s leading professional recruitment industry body.

2016
Location
Canada

AP Executive opens an office in Toronto, Canada.

2016
Achievement
Corporate Vision Award

In August, AP Group won the prestigious 2016 Corporate Vision Award in the category: Best Global Recruitment Specialists.

2016
Location
Luxembourg

AP Executive opens office in Luxembourg

2016
Achievement
Corporate LiveWire Global Awards

In May, AP Executive won the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2016 in the “Recruitment Services Provider To The Finance Sector” category.

2016
Achievement
Offshore Excellence Awards

In February, AP Executive added another feather to its cap by winning the 2016 Offshore Excellence Awards in the “Best in Offshore Wealth Management Recruitment” category.

2016
Achievement
Corporate Intl Global Awards

Recognised for the second time in three years, AP Executive once again won the Corporate Intl Global Awards in the category: International Recruitment Specialist Firm of the Year.

2016
Achievement
Corporate Intl Global Awards - 2014

In 2014, AP Executive was named as the "International Recruitment Specialist Firm of the Year in Switzerland" by Corporate Intl.

2014
Location
Singapore

AP Executive established a new office in Singapore.

2014
Location
Cyprus - Limassol

In June, AP Group opened an office in Limassol, Cyprus. Its function is to support the group's offices and the divisions globally. And as a private holding company.

2012
Location
Zurich

In February, AP Executive opened an office in Zurich. The office services the Germanic cantons of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

2009
Milestone
AP Group - New Image

During May 2007, the group re-branded and became AP Group.

2007
Location
Geneva

In March, AP Executive opened an office in Geneva. The office services the Suisse Romande area.

2007
Achievement
CISI

In 2007, AP Group became a recruitment partner of CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment). This partnership lasted for over 5 years.

2007
Location
London

The London office was opened by the division of AP Executive. This office services London and the UK.

2005
Achievement
STEP

AP Executive became the Global Recruitment Partner for STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) until 2012.

2004
Location
Cyprus - Nicosia

In September 2004, AP Group opened a second office in Cyprus in the capital city of Nicosia which is now merged with Limassol office.

2004
Location
Cyprus - Limassol

In 2003, AP Group expanded further afield and opened an office in Limassol, Cyprus.

2003
Location
BVI

During 2001, AP Executive opened an office in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This jurisdiction is now serviced by the London team.

2001
Milestone
AP Executive

AP Executive was formed in 1999 in the Channel Islands.

1999
Location
Jersey

In 1998, AP Group opened a branch in St Helier, Jersey.

1998
Achievement
REC

AP Group becomes a member of REC (The Recruitment & Employment Confederation).

1994
Milestone
The Beginning

Originally established as Approved Personnel in Guernsey by the founder and Chief Executive, Gina Le Prevost. The company is now called AP Group.

1990
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OUR VALUES

Commitment and Loyalty

We understand the complexities involved in executive hiring. Executive search in Barbados requires high levels of confidentiality and trust amongst all parties involves, and this remains a fundamental prerequisite for success.

Quality, Professionalism and Client Satisfaction

Businesses in Barbados have specific criteria for recruiting staff for their executive vacancies. We undertake a reliable, professional and high-quality approach at all times, always putting our clients at the forefront of all that we do.

Integrity, Flexibility & Discretion

Integrity, flexibility and discretion lie at the heart of all that we do. We are so proud of our business ethics and standards, and always strive to push boundaries when it comes to the delivery of our services.

SEE WHAT THEY SAY

"​Thank you for your superb executive search services this year, which go well beyond even your high-quality competitors that I experienced in the past over 30 years. Not only you go the extra mile during your bread and butter business, but you have an amazing creativity beyond that, which reminds me of the most successful entrepreneurs. The way you added value whilst putting together my challenging and complex business plan for the years to come was quite an unusual experience to me. I enjoyed our journey a lot and am looking forward to more."

Managing Director

Global Private Bank

"AP Executive is a leading international executive search firm, with offices in London, Guernsey, Jersey, Singapore, Luxembourg, Zurich, Geneva, Toronto and Cyprus. We are regarded as the leading executive recruitment agency specialising in trust and corporate services, family office, asset management, funds, investment banking, legal and accountancy vacancies. We have built an extensive global client portfolio and placed quality candidates within the finance and global wealth management sectors. Owing to organic growth, AP Executive is seeking an Executive Manager to join our London office which is located in the heart of the City."

Relationship Manager

Global Private Bank, Switzerland

"AP Executive’s team of friendly, knowledgeable and connected consultants were invaluable in helping me take my career to the next level"

Senior Relationship Manager

International Private Bank

"You assisted me with my search for an international financial center position. I found you to be diligent and determined when pursuing opportunities on my behalf.The consultant I dealt with demonstrated integrity at all times and only presented me with relevant positions that I was interested in. She responds to all correspondence promptly and is an excellent negotiator - every request I made was fulfilled. She is also genuine, honest and empathetic - qualities that are rare in the world of professional recruitment.I highly recommend AP Executive as a recruitment firm. They are true international financial center specialists."

Lawyer

Sydney (Australia)

"AP Executive have been, and continue to be, the recruitment partner of choice for our organisation internationally"

CEO

Global Asset Management Firm

FINDING THE SPECIALIST

Gina Le Prevost FIRP DipRP
Simon Collard
Vanessa Raine
Vanessa Raine

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Don Fletcher
Don Fletcher

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Myriam Harchaoui Beaudoin
Aly Badran
Aly Badran

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Sumit Sandhu MSc
Sumit Sandhu MSc

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Steve Kail
Steve Kail

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Emma Muirhead Cert RP / ASCI / Dip. ICSA
Pavel Lebedev
Saneeya Muhammad LLB (hons) (UK), Bar (UK)
Jimmy Soh CFP
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