Executive search track record

Selected mandates.

A snapshot of the leadership and specialist searches, and the market-mapping projects, we have been trusted with across the region. Out of respect for our clients and candidates, mandates are described without names.

100+
Searches & mapping
projects
5
Jurisdictions
6
Specialist
sectors
100%
Partner-led
delivery
Case studies

How we deliver.

Five recent engagements, described without names. Figures come from our search records.

Energy & infrastructure · The Bahamas

CEO for a national electricity grid company

The brief
Appoint the Chief Executive of a national electricity grid company, alongside a parallel CFO search for the same leadership team.
Our approach
A partner-led search mapping utility and infrastructure leaders across the Caribbean and internationally, with a combined leadership-team view across both mandates.
Outcome
93 candidates identified and assessed; appointment made by Scales & Associates.
Public sector · The Bahamas

Managing Director for a national statistics institute

The brief
Find a Managing Director to lead a national statistics body — a role demanding technical credibility, public-sector leadership and independence.
Our approach
One of our broadest searches, reaching statistics, economics and public-administration leaders across the region and internationally.
Outcome
193 candidates identified and assessed; offer of appointment made to our preferred candidate.
Energy · Global energy company

Contracts Team Lead & Commercial Advisor

The brief
A specialist commercial and contracts leader for a global energy major.
Our approach
A targeted search across commercial, procurement and contracts professionals with energy-sector experience.
Outcome
102 candidates identified and assessed; placed by Scales & Associates.
Private banking · The Bahamas

Associate Legal Counsel for an international private bank

The brief
Strengthen the in-house legal team of an international private bank with an Associate Legal Counsel.
Our approach
A discreet approach to lawyers in private practice and in-house banking teams, assessed for technical depth and fit with the bank’s culture.
Outcome
66 candidates identified and assessed; placed and assignment completed in a little over four months.
Law · The Bahamas

A repeat partnership with a leading Bahamian law firm

The brief
Support the growth of a leading law firm’s litigation and support teams over successive hires.
Our approach
An ongoing relationship: five searches since 2024, covering litigation attorneys at associate and senior level, litigation administration and real estate legal administration.
Outcome
Multiple placements and offers across the litigation and administration teams — including three placements from a single litigation administrator search.
Leadership & board
Banking · The Bahamas

Country Head

Tier 1 international bank

Banking · The Bahamas

President — Succession

Bahamian commercial bank

Banking · The Bahamas

Non-Executive Director

Bahamian commercial bank

Infrastructure · The Bahamas

CEO & CFO

National electricity grid company

Diversified · The Bahamas

Group CEO

Bahamian group of companies

Public sector · The Bahamas

General Manager

National water utility

Banking · Turks & Caicos

Head of Commercial Banking

Tier 1 international bank

Energy · Grand Bahama

Director of Energy & Director of HSE

Regional power company

Finance, investment & risk
Family office

Chief Investment Officer

Single family office

Private banking

CFO — Treasury

International private bank

Private banking

Head of Investments & Operations

International private bank

Banking

Head of Credit

Bahamian bank

Trust & fiduciary

Associate Director, RM Fiduciary

International trust company

Wealth · Barbados

Private Banker

Global wealth manager

Trading

Market Risk Analyst

Global online broker

Real estate

Head of Developments

Financial services group

Legal
Digital assets

Deputy General Counsel

Global digital-asset exchange

Family office

Legal Counsel

Private investment office

Private practice

Senior Litigation Associate

Leading Bahamian law firm

Private practice

Senior Associate / Junior Partner

Commercial, financial services & real estate practice

Talent landscapes
Wealth management

Bahamas, Cayman, TCI & Barbados

Multi-jurisdiction talent landscapes for a Tier 1 wealth business

Trust

Trust market landscape

Talent and compensation mapping for an international bank

Leadership

Succession landscape

Executive succession mapping for a commercial bank

Organisations we have partnered with
ScotiabankRBCJTC GroupDeltec BankCommonwealth BankCapital Union BankSafra BankSterling Global FinancialOKXPepperstoneGrand Bahama Power CompanyBahamas Grid CompanyGovernment of The BahamasCommonwealth BreweryGraham ThompsonDelaney PartnersIIHL Bank
In their words

What candidates and clients say

Andrew and his team’s professionalism, and open communication were exceptional during the entire process. Through their expertise, I experienced a seamless and efficient transition. I was impressed with their thorough guidance. I would highly recommend Scales & Associates to anyone seeking a top-notch recruiter.
In-House Counsel — Single Family Office — Nassau, Bahamas
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Andrew at Scales Digital in a successful placement. I found him to be truly effective in bridging the dialogue between company and candidate, and it was clear that he had earned a great deal of trust on all sides through his consultative approach and genuine focus on relationship building.
Chief Financial Officer — Private Bank — Nassau, Bahamas
Working with Andrew P. Scales at Scales & Associate has been a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Mr. Scales was present throughout my entire hiring process and kept both my and the employers best interest in mind. Andrew comes highly recommended for both employee and employer.
Compliance Officer — Private Bank — Nassau, Bahamas
Working with Andrew was absolutely a great experience. He is friendly and very helpful. He listened attentively and connected me with an opportunity at a great company. Andrew supported me through the entire process and always kept me updated and in the loop without me having to chase him. My first day on my new job, Andrew added a personal touch that made it truly a great start. Thanks Andrew!
Chief Financial Officer — Commercial Bank — Nassau, Bahamas
Andrew and his team operate in a very professional and effective manner. The communication was consistently clear and responsive on all stages. He cares deeply about quality of his work and it shows. Working with Andrew turned a usually tedious recruitment process into a joy. The best hiring experience I had so far without hesitation.
Quantitative Developer — Single Family Office — Nassau, Bahamas
Andrew is a great recruiter. He did an exceptional job finding and matching me with the right role at the right time and maintained a strong relationship throughout the lengthy recruitment process. He kept me up to date on progress as well as regular check ins to ensure I had the information I needed to make the right decision. It has been a pleasure working with him.
Data Engineering Manager — Single Family Office — Nassau, Bahamas
The service provided by Scales and Associates was impeccable! Andrew held my hand each step of the way, from my initial interview until my first day on the job. He was very professional, transparent and attentive and it was my absolute pleasure working with him.
Attorney — Law Practice — Nassau, Bahamas
Based on my experience you’ve been very thorough, professional and genuine with your approach and communication with myself and the employer. You’ve been very accessible and responsive as well. I appreciated the gesture to celebrate the acceptance of the offer and your follow ups after I’ve joined.
Manager, Strategy & Consulting — Big 4 — Nassau, Bahamas
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