Confidentiality During an Active Job Search
Discretion is not paranoia. For employed senior leaders, it is risk management — and it has to be built into the process from day one.
The moment your search becomes public, your leverage changes. Current boards become cautious, competitors scent weakness, and your own team starts reading signals into everything.
Confidentiality is therefore the first feature of a senior search, not an afterthought. It means unattributed approaches, controlled references, and a clear rule about when your name is released.
It also means saying no to tactics that feel efficient but leak signal: mass LinkedIn outreach, public profile updates, recruiter blasts, and speculative introductions.
At Westmere, confidentiality is the default setting. We do not share your name, your materials, or your intentions without explicit permission.
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