Peter Cave Gibbs
About Peter Cave Gibbs
Peter Cave Gibbs serves as the UK Practice Leader for Technology, Media, Telecoms & Services at Spencer Stuart, focusing on CEO search and Board recruitment in the European technology sector. He has extensive experience in executive search, having previously held leadership roles at Lancor, Korn Ferry, and Heidrick & Struggles.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Peter Cave Gibbs serves as the UK Practice Leader for Technology, Media, Telecoms & Services at Spencer Stuart. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's expertise in the EMEA Technology, Media, Telco & Services (TMT&S) sector. In this role, he focuses on CEO search, succession planning, and Board of Director recruitment, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience at Korn Ferry
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Peter Cave Gibbs worked at Korn Ferry as the Regional Managing Partner for the Global Technology Industry in the EMEA region. He held this position from 2017 to 2021, where he was responsible for leading initiatives and strategies within the technology sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Experience at Lancor
Peter Cave Gibbs was a Partner at Lancor from 2013 to 2017. During his four years there, he operated out of London, United Kingdom, focusing on executive search and recruitment within the technology sector. His work contributed to the firm’s reputation in the industry.
Background and Education
Peter Cave Gibbs studied Geography at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. He also attended The Perse School in Cambridge, which provided a foundational education that supported his later career in executive search and recruitment.
Long-term Experience at Heidrick & Struggles
Peter Cave Gibbs spent 12 years at Heidrick & Struggles, working as a Partner from 2001 to 2013. His long tenure at the firm allowed him to build significant expertise in the recruitment sector, particularly within technology and related industries.