Who we are

Through international search engagements and sector-led insight, we connect you with individuals whose expertise is often hard to access through conventional routes.

Richard & Maria

About us

We partner with organisations across EMEA within manufacturing and technology, supporting important hiring decisions through a considered and inclusive approach to search. Our work spans commercial leadership and general management, technical expertise, and R&D, giving us a broad perspective on how capability, experience, and potential come together to shape high-performing teams.

Our Team

Richard Elvidge

Richard Elvidge

Managing Director

I grew up in a deprived part of the UK and over time came to realise that I still had more opportunities than many people around me. That perspective has shaped how I think about talent, access, and the role small businesses can play in broadening opportunities for a wider and more diverse group of people.

Through WGS, I’ve worked with global manufacturing, and technology companies to help hire leadership and specialist talent across complex international markets. From technical experts to commercial leaders, I’ve supported some of the world’s largest organisations, while also helping smaller and scaling businesses secure the specialist talent they need to grow.

I’ve relocated people across the world, supported HR and operations leaders in broadening access to more diverse talent, and spent countless hours helping companies rethink how they engage with diverse and hard-to-reach profiles.

At its core, the work is simple: helping good people access opportunities they may never have otherwise seen.

Personally, I spend a lot of time cooking, regularly wearing an apron on calls, training in the gym, and supporting my daughter’s swimming.

Maria Barbusi

Maria Barbusi

Principal Consultant

With a background in international executive search, I’ve partnered with organisations across manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, logistics and aviation to place senior leaders, from COOs and CHROs to Global Directors and specialist technical experts. Through roles at globally recognised and specialist search firms, I’ve also supported cross-border searches and international relocations that bring diverse perspectives into leadership teams.

I care deeply about how people feel throughout the process and do my best to ensure every candidate WGS works with feels supported, valued and genuinely considered at every step.

I’m happiest by the sea or in the sunshine, and you might find me joining Teams meetings from the south of France or Romania, sometimes with my daughter popping in to say hi.

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