My story

After 11 years of working with IBM, I was headhunted to join a different technology business by another large global search firm. The move turned out to be a disaster and, when I went back to the firm that headhunted me, they suggested a career switch to executive search. Before joining Savannah, I worked with Heidrick & Struggles and Norman Broadbent and I also led two successful start-ups.

My focus

Having worked in the technology industry in the early part of my career, I have always retained a specialisation in this market. More recently, however, I have focused more on board appointments across all market sectors, with a particular focus on Chairmen and Non-Executive Directors for mid-sized and high-growth companies. My work spans private, publicly quoted and private equity-backed businesses.

My motivation

I particularly enjoyed putting together a team of outstanding search professionals and seeing our business grow and develop. I have always felt there is a demand in the search market for a ‘challenger’ brand that is prepared to challenge the model and the way that search has typically been undertaken. It is very gratifying that so many of our clients seem to agree.

I have many interests and passions outside of work. These include my family, sport (golf in particular) and travel. I enjoy good food and good wines. I have also recently started collecting craft gins.

Why I like working at Savannah

The Savannah brand is enabling us to take the firm in a new direction. This is a direction that will recognise that our market has changed and that our clients often now require a different service from their search partner – a service that is flexible, specialist, global and integrated.