Global Expertise in Executive Search for Commodities
Johnson Elborne is an international executive search firm focused on front-office appointments within global commodities markets. With deep-rooted specialisation across the commodities landscape, we work closely with commodity trading houses, hedge funds and financial institutions to identify and secure world-class leading talent.
From our headquarters in London and Singapore and through our trusted network, we deliver the precision of a boutique firm with the reach expected from larger corporations.
Our Philosophy and Foundations
Our founders, George Johnson and Tim Elborne, established Johnson Elborne in response to a clear gap in the commodities executive search market: The need for specialised and consistently excellent partners focused on front-office commodities talent. From the outset, Johnson Elborne has built a foundation of relentless commitment to our search methodology – Maintaining a promise to prioritise exceptional long-term client delivery outcomes.
We believe that high-value, high-impact hiring requires specialist market insight and committed ongoing research, in addition to a collaborative internal culture. In contrast to the transactional, volume-driven models prevalent across the headhunting industry, Johnson Elborne hold a robust philosophy built on precision, integrity, and repeatable success.
Built for the Commodities Market
Our core business is embedded in the commodities ecosystem. With over two decades of collective experience, Johnson Elborne have delivered senior mandates across energy, metals, agriculture, and carbon – spanning both physical and derivatives markets.
As the commodities landscape evolves, we remain attuned to how these markets intersect with broader commercial strategies. This has naturally extended our remit into adjacent asset classes, allowing us to support clients with strategic hires across multi-asset teams.
Client-Led, Intelligence-Driven
Our growth has been shaped by the demands of our clients. As they adapt to the evolving market, we continue to evolve our product offering to match market ambition. Not only do we support trading teams – we work with portfolio managers, originators, and structuring professionals within the commodities landscape.
Johnson Elborne are regularly engaged in a consultative scope. Our market insights support client hiring strategy benchmarked against the competitor and compensation landscape.
Our work is always confidential. We maintain an ongoing promise to real-time market intelligence and authentic market discourse insights.
Our People
The Johnson Elborne team are dedicated exclusively to commodities search. Ensuring our commitment to the sector and integrity in our market relationships. We are proud to have built long-standing partnerships with both clients and candidates – relationships that are defined by trust, discretion, and mutual respect.
Meet The Team