SHAPING SUCCESSFUL FUTURES

Our Founder

Kerry Souter

With over two decades of global retail search experience and an outstanding reputation within the industry. Kerry has spearheaded the transformation of talent departments for renowned brands like the Woolworths Group.


Building on this success, Kerry launched Souter Search in 2023. The firm combines her extensive knowledge of the retail and consumer goods sector with her global expertise in recruitment, executive search, and succession planning. Souter Search provides specialised services and subject matter expertise to a global clientele and Kerry's vast network of candidates.


Souter Search represents the combination of Kerry's passion for retail, honed since her early buying career at Marks & Spencer, and her deep understanding of internal talent acquisition and management challenges. This unique combination enables her to offer a unified and comprehensive service. Kerry has worked closely with senior leadership, executives, and boards to translate business models and strategies into holistic talent strategies that span all levels and functions.



What PEOPLE Say

 Testimonials

Richard Ansell

Retail Director

Kerry is a perceptive recruitment professional who is able to successfully match the skills and experience of individuals with the role and cultural requirements of the recruiting organisation.
By working pro-actively with senior business leaders to understand their human capital needs, Kerry builds relationships which encourage open dialogue with regard to future employment opportunities for her network of candidates.
Kerry also happens to be an experienced retail product professional.

James Hepworth

Commercial Director

Kerry was a fantastic business partner who displayed a deep understanding of our commercial talent needs, built trust and mutual respect and ultimately enabled our success.

Jodie Dunkley

eCommerce Director

Having returned from London, it was great to have Kerry on my side. We found a job that was just right for me and she helped me through a somewhat intimidating interview process all the way to offer. Kerry is approachable and understood the needs of her clients and candidates well. It would be great to have the opportunity to work with her again.

Our values

Creating impact

By placing professionals with motivated brands, we unlock potential and create meaningful impact through mutually beneficial partnerships. 

Diversity & inclusion

By championing diversity and inclusion, we build advantageous workforces as diverse as the consumers our clients serve.

Strategy & processes

With established strategies and efficient processes in place, we can accomplish far more in far less time. 

Integrity & discretion

To us, integrity and discretion are paramount. Trust that your organisation and personal information will always be handled with the utmost care.

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