Hilary Channing Associates

About Us

I’ve spent over 20 years running a successful consultancy that brings together everything I care about, connecting great people with meaningful opportunities, supporting leadership development and helping boards and organisations thrive. My work centres around executive and board recruitment, coaching and mentoring, and strengthening governance, mainly within the not-for-profit and purpose-led sectors.

Before setting up my consultancy, I held senior roles with a management consultancy and leadership positions in the airline and estate agency industries. It’s this blend of corporate and purpose driven experience that has shaped my practical, people first approach to change, growth and leadership.

I am supported by a trusted network of experienced associates and over the years, we have successfully recruited Chief Executives, Directors, Heads of Service, Non-Executive Directors, including Chairs, Committee Chairs and Trustees.  Alongside this, I personally coach leaders at all stages of their careers, helping them build confidence, develop their executive presence, navigate transitions and increase their impact.

In recent years, my focus has increasingly turned to governance. As a former Chair and Non-Executive Director of a Housing Association, I understand the pressures boards face and the importance of building the right mix of skills, behaviours and relationships.

I care deeply about equity, diversity and inclusion and it’s at the heart of everything I do. Whether it’s recruitment, board development or coaching, the aim is always to make sure people are heard, valued and included.

At the heart of it all is the simple belief that when people are supported to reach their potential, organisations flourish. Whether I’m introducing talent, coaching a leader, or helping a board strengthen its effectiveness, my work is about making that happen.

I’m lucky to live on the Hampshire coast, just a short walk from Emsworth Harbour, a place that inspires creativity and more than a few good ideas on my daily walks!

Hilary Channing

Work with us

We are here to support you in any way we can, please give us a call on 07718 627740