About
Morgan Healey

20 Years of Leading International Executive Search Across STM, Academic Publishing, and Digital Content

As professional recruiters with commercial backgrounds within publishing, our knowledge allows us to understand your business needs, and the most appropriate requirement solution. This means that we can identify and attract the very best talent in the market, and present a compelling picture to candidates of the challenges and opportunities within your business.

We get to know our candidates well beyond the detail on their CVs, and we have industry knowledge that allows us to identify and qualify the most able.

We understand what makes an excellent candidate and the skills and expertise required at each level. To find the best people, we dedicate time and great effort in understanding the needs of our clients, their culture and the nature of their business. This enables us to ensure the candidates we provide are not just able to deliver great results, but also share the same values and aspirations of their potential employers.

We talk to professionals all day, every day. We know what makes them tick, and who the real stars are.

The Difference

How We Work

  • We headhunt rather than rely on CV databases to secure the best people in the sector, not the best profiles online
  • Professional recruiters with commercial backgrounds in STM publishing

Experience & Expertise

  • Over 20 years’ experience across STM publishing, research, open access, and digital content
  • A global practice, with 50% of assignments across continental Europe, the USA, and Asia

Network & Reach

  • An established global network of senior professionals across STM and academic publishing
  • 32,200+ STM professionals subscribed to our job alerts
  • Exclusive owners of the STM Publishing Group, with 13,500+ members
  • No other recruitment company has access to this resource

Results That Matter

  • 85% of our business comes from long-standing clients
  • 100% completion rate on retained assignments over the past 7 years
  • CV-to-first-interview ratio of 2:1

Executive Search Built on Expertise and Trust

Morgan Healey was founded with a clear purpose: to become the trusted executive search partner for STM publishing, open science, academic publishing, and digital content.

Built on rigorous process, transparency, and genuine care for candidates, we deliver a seamless experience for both clients and talent.

With over 20 years of industry experience, we work directly with leading STM publishers worldwide, supporting organisations across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Our reputation is grounded in deep sector knowledge, strong global networks, and a proven ability to identify exceptional senior talent.

We have successfully delivered senior-level appointments including CEOs, board and managing directors, vice presidents, global commercial leaders, chief publishing and editorial officers, and technology and innovation leaders. As a result, many global publishers trust us as their preferred and retained executive search partner.

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By Numbers

With over twenty years of industry experience and a global reach, our numbers speak for themselves.

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Testimonials

Allison Lang

VP, Nature Communications and Communications

“I have no hesitation in recommending James for a wide range of recruitment needs. His knowledge of the industry, how it functions, the challenges and opportunities that organisations of differing sizes and structures are faced with, is second to none. And he is extremely efficient and professional. Keeps everything moving, with excellent communication. I have to say I also have had a lot of fun working with him! I highly recommend tapping into his wealth of experience and network. ”.

David Crotty

Executive Director, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

“James was fantastic in the hiring process for my latest position. I drove a hard bargain with my new employer, and James really made an effort to understand both sides’ positions, and to come up with creative ways to make things work for everyone. The result was a win:win that wouldn’t have been possible without James’s mediation. Highly recommended!”

Fred Wiltenburg

Vice President of Sales – EBSCO

“Right from the start James really knows how to build a relationship based on trust. Having worked with numerous recruiters I can say that he is really refreshing: he knows how to make a perfect match between the opportunity and candidates and he doesn’t treat you like a number. I can fully recommend James if you are looking for a new career opportunity or if you are trying to fulfil a vacancy.” Top qualities: Great results, Expert in his field, High integrity.

Shadè Bacote

Head of Talent Acquisition – American Physical Society

“I highly recommend working with James. His knowledge of the industry was extensive, which makes it very easy to speak to him about the factors that are critical for you in the search and allows him to tailor things for you in a way that many other recruitment professionals simply can’t. He’s also extremely efficient – he doesn’t waste your time, keeps things moving effectively, and never loses sight of how important the process is to everyone involved. And, finally, he’s enjoyable to work with and easy to talk to, factors that make a difference in something as important as recruitment. I look forward to working with James again in helping me to create an excellent team in my new role!”

Contact Us

Phone Number

+44 (0)1827 373750

Email Address

mail@morganhealey.com

We’re on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/morgan-healey

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