My story
Having explored careers in the Military, Consulting and Advertising, I met the founders of a fast-growth Executive Search firm who persuaded me to join them. This became an amazing training ground, working for the first 3-4 years in research roles as I begun to develop expertise in digital and technology leadership across a variety of sectors. I went on to co-found a firm (with a Senior Partner) to specialise exclusively in this niche, expanding rapidly and internationally with offices in the UK and the US, leading ultimately to a successful exit. I was eager to remain in the digital and technology leadership space and spent subsequent years leading the growth of well established but traditional global Executive Search organisations in this domain. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with many inspiring colleagues and clients who have been instrumental in my continued growth.
In 2022, I was honoured to join Savannah Group, an organisation whose founders and values I had known admired for over a decade. Leading their digital, data, and technology practice, I inherited and further expanded a remarkable team, recognised as the leading practice among boutique Executive Search firms in this area. I am energised by the future and the potential we have to shape this dynamic field.
My focus
Since the start of my career, I’ve recognised that digital, data, and technology-driven transformations are reshaping every industry, creating unparalleled opportunities for agile organisations and severe consequences for those unable or unwilling to adapt. For the past 15 years, I’ve been at the forefront of this shift, guiding organisations through the complexities of leadership in the most exciting, fast-paced area of business today.
I partner with large multinational corporations, PE-backed portfolio companies , and privately owned businesses, helping them navigate the fiercely competitive global talent landscape. I’m passionate about identifying leaders with the perfect balance of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and transformational leadership capabilities to accelerate value creation. I place Board (inc NED), CxO and Senior Director/VP grade leaders in permanent and interim capacities. We offer our retained clients detailed “Talent Intelligence” insight used for scoping/shaping new roles, pre-search mapping, internal candidate benchmarking & succession planning, location analysis and remuneration insight and strategy work.
My motivation
What drives me most is collaborating with a brilliant team of colleagues who share a set of core values and working with a diverse, global client base at various stages of maturity. It’s a privilege to delve deeply into the intricacies of our clients’ operations, understanding their growth drivers, challenges, and leadership dynamics. I invest significant time to ensure a deep understanding of each organization’s unique needs, allowing me to assess not just technical competencies but also cultural fit—ensuring a lasting impact for both clients and candidates. Building trusted, long-term relationships with clients is my ultimate goal. I am proud to have earned the trust of many organizations and their Boards, becoming their “trusted advisor of choice.”