Wrightson Wood has a historical focus on financial services, primarily on retail banking and payments. New entrants to the retail banking sector such as supermarkets, retailers and technology companies are challenging executive search companies in terms of the talent requirements and their clients operating models. Due to the importance of financial technology systems, leadership in both product companies and the financial institutions are entrusted with the competitive future of their businesses. Wrightson Wood has played a key role in placing senior executives across this sector.