About Us

We are an executive search firm with a mission to improve social mobility in leadership.

Tall Roots was launched in 2022 with a clear goal to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. 


We are a values-led search firm with a passion for social equality. We specialise in finding inspiring leaders for organisations that exist to tackle some of the world’s greatest socioeconomic, health and environmental challenges.


At the core of our work is an unwavering focus on high-quality delivery, utilising in-depth research and lateral thinking to make the most impactful appointments for our clients, rather than the most obvious ones.  Our processes are designed to not only attract the most experienced leaders for our clients, but to also break down barriers for emerging leaders who can find executive recruitment processes intimidating and inaccessible.  We work hard to build trust and put both our clients and candidates at ease during a process, using language and tools that are accessible to all, while using tailored and robust selection techniques to ensure we get the best outcome.


We believe in a market where people aren’t judged by where they’ve come from, and will continue to drive change until everyone has the same access to opportunities.

Tall Roots was established by Mark Crowley, who brings over a decade of experience in recruiting leaders for a wide range of social-purposed organisations, from some of the world’s largest NGOs and global consultancies, to smaller charities and social businesses who punch above their weight.  Over the years, he has built a reputation across the sector for the quality of his work, consultative approach and wider involvement in talent development within the sector.

In our experience, as recruitment businesses grow, quality can suffer as a result. That is why Tall Roots will always remain a boutique firm with the flexibility to focus on what we believe will have the biggest social impact, while providing the best service to those who choose to work with us.

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