At CT Pinnacle Search, we operate with a clear conviction: exceptional projects require exceptional people—identified with precision and discretion.
Founded by Charlie Thomas, the firm was established to support a select circle of private investors and family-backed businesses engaged in high-value, high-development ventures. For over seven years, we have worked behind the scenes on projects that often remain outside traditional channels, where trust and confidentiality are not optional, but essential.
Our approach is deliberately boutique. We maintain a focused structure, supported by a trusted network of partners, allowing us to move with agility while preserving the highest level of personal attention. This enables us to operate where larger, process-driven organizations cannot—within environments that demand nuance, adaptability, and absolute discretion.
The relationships we build are long-term and founded on trust. Many of our engagements emerge through direct introductions and word-of-mouth, reflecting the confidence placed in our ability to understand not only the technical requirements of a role, but the broader vision behind each investment.
We do not engage in volume-driven recruitment. Each search is approached with care, aligning talent with ambition, and ensuring that every placement contributes meaningfully to the evolution of the project.
At CT Pinnacle Search, recruitment is not a transaction—it is a considered, strategic partnership.
Projects
Building flexible European task forces remotely.
IT Transformation Leadership Private Investment Group
We supported a long-term private investment structure in the appointment of a senior IT Project Manager to oversee the digital modernization of multiple portfolio companies.
The mandate required a highly adaptable profile capable of aligning technical execution with strategic investment objectives across different business environments.
The search was conducted discreetly through our trusted network, ensuring full confidentiality and precision in selection.
Executive Remote Ops Support
Family Office Structure
We identified and placed a high-level Virtual Assistant within a family office environment managing international assets and private ventures.
The role required exceptional organizational capability, discretion, and autonomy in supporting both personal and business-related operations across multiple time zones.
The successful candidate was sourced outside of traditional recruitment channels through direct referral networks.
Business Expansion
Emerging Technology Venture
We partnered with a privately backed technology initiative to appoint a Business Developer responsible for structuring strategic partnerships and driving market entry in new regions.
The mandate focused on identifying a profile with both commercial acumen and the ability to operate in early-stage, high-growth environments with limited structure.
The engagement resulted in a long-term placement contributing directly to the company’s international expansion strategy.
Cross-Portfolio Talent Search
Confidential Investment Network
We were engaged to support multiple simultaneous hiring needs across a discreet investment network managing diverse assets.
The assignment included sourcing talent for operational, strategic, and technical roles across different portfolio companies, all under strict confidentiality constraints.
Our role was to ensure consistency in quality hiring while adapting to each company’s specific culture and stage of development.
Contact
Reach out for flexible project roles
info@ctpinnaclesearch.com