John Billal is a Partner within the Industrial Practice, specialising in Real Estate Development & Investment, Construction & Contracting, and Consulting & Advisory. With more than 20 years of executive search and selection experience across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, he advises clients on the identification, assessment and appointment of senior leadership talent.
John has partnered with a broad range of organisations, including Sovereign Wealth Funds, asset owners, private equity and investment firms, developers, family offices, construction and contracting businesses, and leading consulting firms. With a consultative and relationship-driven approach, he has successfully delivered C-suite, board and senior executive mandates, supporting organisations through growth, transformation and succession. Combining expertise across executive search, board advisory, talent benchmarking, succession planning, and leadership assessment and development, he provides data-driven insight and tailored solutions that help clients make confident leadership decisions and create long-term value.
Holding a BSc in Psychology with Medical Sciences and a Master’s degree in Occupational Psychology, John combines deep sector expertise with a strong understanding of leadership and organisational effectiveness.
Outside of work, Johns passions are travel, motorcycling, sailing, and supporting Liverpool FC. Feel free to reach out to connect over travel tips, great routes, or the latest match!