Executive search firm Norman Broadbent has appointed two new managing directors.

Joining the firm’s board practice business in London, David Chancellor has been appointed to build the firm’s FD [financial director] practice, while Adam Turner joins to head the private equity practice and manage the firm’s professional services and pharmaceutical teams.

Chancellor was previously with Robert Walters, most recently establishing a new division primarily focusing in CFO, CEO and COO positions, while Turner was the head of the UK private equity and technology, media telecommunications practices and a partner in the board practice at executive search firm Odgers Berndtson.

Norman Broadbent chief executive Sue O’Brien says: “We are delighted to welcome Adam and David to our team. We will continue to grow this year and will be making further announcements later this quarter.”