Locations covered by Ned Capital
Locations we cover
At NED Capital we’re UK-wide — and then some. Whether you’re a growth business in Manchester, a charity board in Cardiff, an ambitious fintech in London or a listed company looking for specialist non-executive director (NED) expertise, we deliver board-level search and fractional leadership across the country — and internationally when required. Our national footprint reflects active client mandates, local networks and a long history of placing experienced Chairs, NEDs and part-time C-suite leaders where they’ll make the most impact.
Our core UK locations
We focus on the major commercial and innovation centres where boards and investors are most active. Our dedicated practice covers:
London — the UK’s financial and corporate heartbeat. We regularly place Chairs, Audit & Risk Committee specialists and sector-specific NEDs for corporates, PE-backed businesses and high-growth scaleups that prefer regular in-person board engagement.
Manchester — a powerhouse for professional services, tech and advanced manufacturing. Manchester clients benefit from our deep regional network and an extensive short-list of senior executives happy to work on a part-time or hybrid basis.
Birmingham — the Midlands hub for industry, logistics and financial services. We place experienced finance and operational NEDs who understand large-scale transformation and governance in this fast-moving market.
Leeds — strong in financial services, legal services and digital. Our search teams know the Yorkshire market and the mix of skills local boards typically need.
Liverpool — focused provision for manufacturing, maritime and the creative economy, with NED candidates who combine sector experience with boardroom stewardship.
Bristol — a South-West cluster for tech, health-tech and creative industries where we place non-executives who can guide scaling businesses through governance and growth.
Cambridge & Oxford — specialist placements for knowledge-intensive organisations: university spin-outs, deep-tech and medtech companies that need board members with IP, commercialisation and fundraising experience.
Cardiff — tailored NED support for Welsh charities, public bodies and commercial boards, combining governance expertise with local market insight.
Edinburgh & Glasgow — full Scottish coverage for financial services, energy, renewables and professional services boards that demand experienced non-executive leadership.
Oxford — (listed separately for prominence) we frequently support academic spin-outs and early stage businesses, matching technical founders with experienced independent directors.
Each city page on our site is optimised to reflect the local market needs and the type of board appointments we’re most often briefed on — from independent Chairs and Audit Committee members to fractional CFOs and interim executive roles.
International coverage
Many of our assignments require an international outlook — whether that’s placing a UK-based NED for a business expanding overseas, or sourcing an internationally experienced board member to support cross-border growth. We handle international mandates through our extended network of senior executives and partner relationships, delivering the same search rigor and confidentiality as our UK mandates.
How we cover these locations
Coverage isn’t just a list of towns on a map — it’s an approach:
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Local networks + national reach. We combine deep regional connections with a national search capability, so you get candidates who understand local markets and boards who have worked at scale.
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Sector-matched searches. Our regional briefs are overlaid with sector expertise: fintech appointments in London and Manchester, life sciences in Cambridge/Oxford, energy and renewables in Scotland and the Midlands, and so on. This means shortlist candidates with both geographical suitability and sector pedigree.
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Flexible working models. Many modern boards want hybrid engagement — local attendance for key meetings with remote participation for routine catch-ups. We place NEDs and fractional executives who are practised at balancing local presence and virtual governance.
Our local bases
Our principal office is in Great Portland Street, London, and we operate a satellite presence covering the Midlands from Shropshire — giving us a headquarters for central coordination and a regional touchpoint for local assignments. That combination helps when in-person interviews or onboarding are required.
Why location matters for NED appointments
Boards and search committees often choose geography-aware NEDs for three practical reasons:
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Meeting frequency and practical availability. Even in an era of hybrid governance, proximity matters for site visits, investor meetings and crisis response.
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Market knowledge. Local economic, regulatory and sector nuances are vital — whether it’s local planning rules for property boards, cluster dynamics for tech hubs, or devolved governance arrangements in Scotland and Wales.
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Network value. A NED who lives and works in a region can open doors to customers, funders and partners that are crucial to growth.
We always test for these location needs during our briefing stage and tailor searches accordingly.
Ready to talk about your location-specific search?
If you’d like a copy of our market map, a briefing on recent NED placements in your city, or a confidential conversation about an upcoming board appointment, contact us — we’ll match the brief to the right regional and sector experience. Office and contact details can be found on our website.
NED Capital — national coverage, local insight. Let us find the board leader who understands your place, your sector and your next stage of growth.
