This October, Oakstone successfully delivered on multiple SaaS GTM hires and supported our clients’ global growth journeys. We have created multiple new partnerships with exciting SaaS and AI companies, VC & PE firms in the US, Ireland and UK, and we look forward to helping them add to their teams in the coming months.

The roles we have delivered this month include the following:

Well done to the whole team on yet another successful month!

Account Director, Insurance (USA)
Business Development Representative (Ireland)
CEO (UK)
Enterprise Account Executive Financial Services (USA)
Enterprise Account Executive Nordics (Denmark)
President, North America (USA)
Workforce Planning Advisor (UK)

Latest Insights

A Guide to Confidential Executive Search in SaaS

In our latest blog, we explore why confidential hiring is so often essential in SaaS, how the process works, and why choosing the right executive search partner is a critical part of the journey.

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Is On-Premise SaaS Making a Comeback? Why Data Sovereignty Is Driving a Return to Localisation

Discover why data sovereignty is driving renewed demand for on-premise SaaS, localised hosting and sovereign cloud, and what it means for SaaS businesses.

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The Most In-Demand Skills in SaaS Sales Hiring – and Why They’re Hard to Find

Discover the most in-demand SaaS sales skills in 2026 according to our consultants, from new-logo acquisition and enterprise selling to AI expertise, and why top talent is hard to find.

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Equity in SaaS: How Much Should It Really Matter to Candidates?

How important is equity when joining a SaaS company? Explore startup equity, its potential value, risks and what candidates should consider before prioritising it.

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Is Title Inflation a Problem in Executive Search?

Is title inflation making SaaS recruitment harder? Learn why hiring managers should look beyond job titles to assess experience, responsibility and fit.

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Why Early-Stage SaaS Companies Should Hire for Adaptability Before Experience

Discover why early-stage SaaS companies should prioritise adaptability and stage-appropriate talent when hiring to build teams that thrive through growth and change.

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The 2026 Tech Layoffs: Leaner Teams Are Raising the Bar for SaaS Talent

Tech layoffs in 2026 have already surpassed 2025. Explore why SaaS companies are cutting headcount, how AI is reshaping teams and what it means for hiring.

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AI Screening: Why Employers Need to Reassess Hiring Process for the AI Era

Discover why AI-generated CVs are breaking traditional ATS screening and how employers can redesign hiring with human judgement and evidence-based recruitment.

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Client News

Hightouch raises $40M for reverse ETL data platform (Source: Techtarget)

Bob Hiring, a Core HiBob Solution Awarded Leader Placement in Nucleus Research’s 2026 Full-Suite Talent Acquisition Value Matrix (Source: Techrseries)

Insider One CMO Merve Nazlioglu speaks to its customer engagement advantage (Source: QZ)

Visier Launches 'Talk Nerdy to Me,' a New Video Podcast Bringing Bold Conversations and Unexpected Creativity to the Future of Work (Source: Yahoo Finance)

Smarsh Expands AI and Cyber Risk Solutions to Strengthen Compliance for Financial Firms (Source: ffnews)

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Latest Case Studies

How Oakstone International Helped Ultimo Appoint a President, North America Ahead of US Expansion

Discover how Oakstone International helped Ultimo appoint a President, North America, through targeted executive search to support its US expansion and growth.

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How Oakstone Appointed a US-Based CRO to Drive Global Commercial Growth

Discover how Oakstone International recruited a US-based CRO for an HPC and data centre technology company, driving commercial transformation and North American growth.

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How Oakstone Secured Smarsh’s Preferred Enterprise Account Manager

Discover how Oakstone helped Smarsh secure its preferred Enterprise Account Manager for strategic financial services accounts across the Southeast US.

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How Element Hired a Revenue Operations Manager to Build a Scalable SaaS GTM Function

Discover how Oakstone International helped Element hire a Revenue Operations Manager to build a scalable SaaS GTM function.

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September Testimonials

Enterprise AE, Financial Services | Candidate Testimonial

“Arran and the Oakstone team were fantastic! By far the best experience I’ve had with a recruiter. Arran communicated consistently throughout the entire process and continued to prepare me for different interviews. I highly recommend working with this group. They found me a wonderful opportunity with a great company!”

K.P. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Arran Campbell. The candidate joined Smart Communications as Enterprise Account Executive, Financial Services in the US.

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Head of Sales | Candidate Testimonial

“Arran made my search feel personal and buttoned-up. He was responsive, honest about the role and the company, and kept momentum without pressure. I landed at Automated Tire as Head of Sales and would happily work with him again.”

R.B. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Arran Campbell. The candidate joined Automated Tire as Head of Sales in the US. Via Google Reviews.

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Director of Healthcare Marketing | Candidate Testimonial

“I had a wonderful experience with Burnice at Oakstone. She was thorough, always ensured I was well prepared, and answered all my questions. I am excited for this next adventure and have Burnice and Oakstone to thank for all their help along the way. I am so very appreciative!”

N.W. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Burnice Lange. The candidate joined Smart Communications as Director, Vertical Marketing Healthcare in the US.

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Marketing Coordinator | Candidate Testimonial

“I had a really positive experience working with Burnice at Oakstone while securing my new role. From our first conversation through to accepting the offer, she was fantastic throughout the whole process. She was always responsive, proactive and incredibly well-informed about the role and the company. I appreciated how transparent she was at every stage and I always knew where I stood and what was happening next, which made the whole process feel much less stressful. Burnice also did a great job of putting me at ease throughout the process. She was always happy to answer questions, provide guidance and keep me updated, without ever making me feel pressured. This was the best experience I’ve had with a recruiter, Burnice is a real credit to Oakstone, and I’m very grateful for all her help in securing my new position.”

S.C. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Burnice Lange. The candidate was placed at Smarsh as a Marketing Program Coordinator in the UK.

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Junior Solutions Engineer | Candidate Testimonial

“Working with Tristan and Jessica was a great experience from start to finish. Both were highly professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive throughout the recruitment process. They understood my profile and the role very well and made the whole process smooth and transparent. I would definitely recommend working with them.”

B.H. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Tristan Heywood and Recruitment Consultant Jessica Walsh. The candidate joined Quinyx as a Junior Solutions Engineer in the Germany.

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October 2026

The roles we have delivered this month include the following:

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