Dale Perrett

Dale Perrett is a Founding Director of Novo Executive Search, a trusted partner to boards, investors, and business leaders across three decades. With a career built on insight, relationships, and results, Dale has led hundreds of senior and board level appointments across the UK and internationally, helping organisations secure leaders who drive growth, transformation, and long-term value.

Under Dale’s leadership, Novo has become one of the UK’s most respected executive search firms, known for its integrity, research led approach, and genuine understanding of people and culture. He has worked extensively across professional services, healthcare, technology, engineering, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and private equity backed businesses, developing a reputation for connecting exceptional talent with ambitious organisations.

“My role is to ensure the strongest possible leadership for client organisations, transforming their executive teams. I work with clients to position the most talented executives in roles where they can excel and reach their highest potential.”

Dale combines commercial acumen with an instinctive feel for leadership potential. He believes that great appointments are built on more than skills and experience, they rely on chemistry, shared values, and cultural alignment. His ability to balance strategic perspective with human understanding has made him a trusted adviser to CEOs, founders, and investors navigating periods of growth, change, and succession.

Driven by curiosity and purpose, Dale continues to guide Novo’s evolution as it expands its international reach and deepens its sector expertise. He remains passionate about helping clients build leadership teams that inspire performance, create opportunity, and deliver lasting impact.

Connect with Dale to discuss your next leadership appointment.