Consultant @ The Zygos Partnership is a leading international search firm working in both Executive and Non-Executive search. The firm focuses on the appointment of Chairmen, Chief Executives, Finance and other Executive Directors, and Non-executive Directors. From January 2014 to Present (2 years) London, United KingdomConsultant @ Skillcapital is a specialist headhunting firm working solely for private equity funds finding Board level management for their portfolio companies. It works across Europe and cover the range of deal size and sector. The business identifies, evaluates and recruits leadership teams for private equity-backed companies both pre and post transaction. In addition, sector knowledge and insight is used to help clients research markets and appraise potential acquisitions. - I worked as a Consultant at Skillcapital for more than six years placing Chairmen, CEOs and other Board level management in to private equity backed portfolio companies in the Business Services sector. The sector spanned Facilities Management, Logistics & Infrastructure, BPO, Human Capital, Testing & Inspection and Industrial Services - I worked on assignments across Europe and in the US From July 2007 to December 2013 (6 years 6 months) Associate @ Associate for Gow & Partners, a boutique headhunting firm based in New York. Tasked with launching a management due diligence tool for the private equity market, as well as assisting with a number of high profile corporate searches. From October 2006 to June 2007 (9 months) Intern: BritishAmerican Business @ An internship year working in New York. Worked full-time for BritishAmerican Business, a leading transatlantic business organization, dedicated to helping companies connect and build their business on both sides of the Atlantic. Assisted in coordinating a programme of more than 100 annual events; promoted to Assistant Manager of Membership. In addition, completed the Mountbatten study programme, including a number of MBA modules. From September 2005 to September 2006 (1 year 1 month)

MA, English Literature & French @ The University of Edinburgh From 2001 to 2005 Queen Margaret's School From 1993 to 2000