Business-critical, high-risk hires — handled with confidence.

Supporting founders and senior leaders in consulting, IT services, and technology businesses with their most important people decisions.

About 2XR

Most organisations are well equipped to handle day to day hiring through internal teams, trusted networks, or established recruitment partners.

2XR exists for situations where that is not enough. This is typically when a hire is business critical, carries real delivery or commercial risk, or carries a degree of sensitivity and consequence that warrants additional, experienced support.

We support founders and senior leaders in consulting, IT services, and technology businesses at pivotal moments, where the right hire can protect momentum, enable growth, or prevent costly missteps.

2XR was built on the belief that high risk hiring decisions are not simply about filling roles. They are about understanding context, pressure, organisational culture, and the dynamics of leadership teams, and helping leaders move forward with confidence.

We are deliberately selective in the work we take on. 2XR does not operate as a high volume recruitment firm. Instead, we partner closely with clients on a small number of important assignments where experience, clarity, and sound judgement genuinely matter.

2XR is led by Rob Andrews, who brings a combination of senior consulting experience and executive search background. This dual perspective allows 2XR to operate as a trusted extension of leadership teams, particularly when the stakes are high and the margin for error is small.

How We Support Our Clients

  • Senior and High Impact Appointments

    We are engaged when a role is business critical, highly visible, or where accountability sits directly with the leadership team. These appointments typically involve senior leadership or specialist roles where judgement, discretion, and alignment are essential to success.

  • Sensitive or Hard to Resolve Hiring Situations

    We support clients when a hire is difficult to progress through internal routes or trusted networks. This may be due to confidentiality, complexity, or the need for an independent perspective before moving forward.

  • Situational and Time Sensitive Support

    In some cases, we are asked to help when capacity, timing, or delivery pressure creates a short term need for experienced support. These engagements are highly targeted and approached with the same care as longer term appointments.

Why Clients Choose 2XR

  • Experienced, Grounded Perspective

    Clients choose 2XR for an experienced perspective shaped by time spent both inside consulting organisations and in executive search. This allows us to understand the realities leaders face, the pressures they operate under, and the consequences attached to senior hiring decisions..

  • Judgement and Discretion When It Matters

    2XR brings a considered and structured approach to complex hiring decisions. We are typically involved when a decision carries sensitivity, visibility, or consequence, and where careful assessment, clarity of thinking, and discretion are essential.

  • Personal, Collaborative Approach

    We work closely with founders, leadership teams, and HR partners as a trusted extension of the organisation. Our approach is deliberately selective and personal, ensuring the focus and continuity senior leaders expect when decisions carry real weight.

What Clients Say

Clients typically involve 2XR at moments where judgement, trust, and experience matter. The feedback below reflects those engagements.

  • Amit Patel MCIPD - Entain (formerly at Konecta)

    “I worked with Rob over several months in our search for a new Head of Operations. From our first conversation, I was struck by his commitment to finding the right fit and his effort to understand our business needs now and in the future.

    Rob brings deep expertise and channels his energy into understanding the context and long term objectives of the role. He maintained a professional and supportive approach throughout, and I would engage his support again without hesitation.”

  • Jason Letton - Managing Director - Growth Markets - (formerly at IPsoft)

    “I engaged Rob for several senior hires during my time at IPsoft. Having worked with many advisors over the years, I found Rob’s approach stands out. He takes time to understand what a business truly needs and stays focused on that objective.

    I would not hesitate to recommend Rob’s support for organisations facing important leadership decisions. He understands the market context, assesses candidates methodically, and his approach reflects his experience.”

  • Nick Ayton UAE Market Entry | Investment | Family Offices | Speaker |

    “Rob is easy to work with and thoughtful in his approach. He pays close attention to detail and ensures everyone involved is well informed throughout the engagement.

    He also focuses strongly on cultural and personality fit, which is not easy to achieve. Rob is consistent, professional and approachable, and someone I would choose to work with again..”

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