About

Specialised Executive Search and Leadership Advisory.

The Doria Partnership believes exceptional leadership is the foundation of lasting success. Working in close association with Lilley & Co, we’ve spent over two decades advising a select group of international clients in Executive Search, Leadership and the wider human capital industry.

We specialise in uncovering transformative talent and building leadership strategies that align with long-term business goals. Our mission is simple: to help organisations grow not just in size, but in profit, resilience, and purpose.

Our approach is collaborative and long-term. We work with clients to co-create forward-looking plans, typically spanning three years or more, and we only work on a retained basis. This allows our clients to focus on what matters most: serving their own clients, confident in our ability to execute the agreed strategies. With deep expertise across financial services, private equity, communications, media, and technology, we work across all sectors and have placed senior leaders into both sector and functional practices.  

Our reach is global, but our relationships are personal. We don’t just fill roles; we help shape leadership teams that reflect the future: diverse, dynamic, and purpose-driven.

Whether you’re scaling, transforming, or navigating change, we’re here to help you find the leaders who will take you there.

Building Enduring Leadership Partnerships.

Meet the dedicated experts who drive The Doria Partnership’s success.

Zanni Stead

Managing Director

Nigel Lilley

Senior Adviser

We proudly support causes close to our hearts, including Cancer Research UK, the Glassdoor Homeless Charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, and the RNLI.