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Alexander James vs Hobson Leavy:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Hobson Leavy had more branded searches than Alexander James among executive search firms in New Zealand. Hobson Leavy had about 490 branded searches, while Alexander James had 340. Hobson Leavy made up 9.7% of all executive search firm searches we track, and Alexander James accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about executive search firms, neither Alexander James nor Hobson Leavy appeared in any of the three answers.

Among executive search firms in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Hobson Leavy, about 44% more searches than Alexander James

Hobson Leavy 490 searchesAlexander James 340 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 3 answers.

Alexander James in 0 of 3Hobson Leavy in 0 of 3

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Top executive search firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, neither Alexander James nor Hobson Leavy showed up in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Kerridge & Partners1st
  2. Johnson Partners2nd
  3. Sheffield3rd
  4. Korn Ferry4th
  5. Robert Walters5th
  6. JacksonStone & Partners6th
  7. Farrow Jamieson7th
  8. Ichor Leadership Search8th
  9. Hobson Leavy–
  10. +1 more
  11. Alexander James–
  12. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

+3 more

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3 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Alexander James or Hobson Leavy more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Alexander James and Hobson Leavy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 executive search firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Alexander James and Hobson Leavy among executive search firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Hobson Leavy, Alexander James. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRobert WaltersKorn FerryHobson LeavyKerridge & PartnersInside RecruitmentJacksonStone & PartnersAlexander JamesSheffieldSprout PeopleDecipher GroupFarrow JamiesonJohnson PartnersIchor Leadership Search
Nov 202526.6%8%10%9.8%10%9.4%7.8%4.5%3.3%3.1%3.7%2.9%1%
Dec 202528.5%9.1%9.4%9.1%7.4%8%7.7%5.1%2.8%3.1%7.7%1.4%0.57%
Jan 202624.7%7.4%9.3%9.1%9.3%8.2%8.9%5.1%3.4%6.3%4.2%2.7%1.3%
Feb 202629.4%7.2%11%10.8%9%7.3%8.6%5%2.8%3.1%3.3%2%0.55%
Mar 202624.2%8.9%13.4%8.9%11%8.5%7.1%4.1%4.2%2.6%4.2%2.6%0.3%
Apr 202628.2%8.5%10.7%8.5%8.6%9.9%6.9%4.8%4.8%3.2%3.9%1.9%0.35%
May 202627.4%8.2%8.6%8.2%10.3%9.1%6.9%5.8%3.9%3.1%5.7%2.4%0.34%
Jun 202627.2%8.1%10.2%6.6%10.2%11%8%5.6%3.2%3.6%3.1%2.9%0.34%
Jul 202627.4%10.1%8.4%6.7%6.7%13.7%9.6%3.8%3.2%3.1%3.8%2.9%0.85%
Aug 202622.7%8.4%8.6%8.4%8.6%11.4%8.9%7%4.2%3.8%4.9%2.4%0.7%
Sep 202623.1%8.5%10.7%8.5%10.7%11%6.4%7.1%5%3.2%3.2%2.5%0.18%
Oct 202625.8%11.7%9.7%9.5%7.9%7.9%6.7%5.4%4.6%4.4%3.2%2.2%0.99%

How has branded search for Alexander James and Hobson Leavy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand executive search firms in October 2026?

3 changes

  1. In October 2026, Korn Ferry overtook JacksonStone & Partners and 3 others to rank 2nd among executive search firms in New Zealand, with 11.7% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Hobson Leavy lost share of searches among executive search firms in New Zealand, from 10.7% to 9.7%.

  3. In October 2026, Alexander James rose from 8th to 7th among executive search firms in New Zealand.

How are Alexander James’ and Hobson Leavy’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alexander James’ and Hobson Leavy’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Alexander James

3 branded search terms

  • Alexander James
  • alexander james jobs
  • alexander james recruitment

Hobson Leavy

2 branded search terms

  • Hobson Leavy
  • hobson leavy jobs

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