Anne Elliott

Managing Director

With over 30 years of experience, Anne established ema consultancy in 2006, having previously held 4 wide ranging director posts across the housing, not-for-profit and 2 PLC Companies.

She is regarded as a leader in the field of Board and Non-Executive Search and Selection delivering on over 500 campaigns across a range of sectors.   Anne has been able to use her networks, relationships and the EMA search to help organisations appoint outstanding talent.

Anne has significant experience and a successful track record of leading on major change exercises, including mergers, amalgamations, restructures, transformational and cultural change. She has also worked with organisations to appraise and coach chairs, boards and chief executives; and, conduct board and executive remuneration reviews.

Assisting boards with talent and succession planning for executives and non-executives is a key part of Anne’s role and expertise. She has also published research and written comment articles for the national media on a range of organisational issues including talent management, board development, chief executive development and diversity issues.  She also chairs and presents at conferences regularly.

Anne has a BA (Hons) degree and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.  She is registered with the British Psychological Society, to use a range of psychometric instruments for assessment and development including the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Hogan, FIRO B, SHL OPQ, Saville Wave Professional Styles and 360-degree feedback.

Anne believes in building and maintaining long term partnerships with clients and enjoys playing a role in their success.

Anne Elliott
Managing Director