Luxembourg
Business-driven, people-focused executive with deep expertise in building, transforming, and scaling leadership teams across Europe and the GCC. Proven success in aligning talent, culture, and organizational strategy to drive business performance, innovation, and growth. Trusted advisor to boards and C-suite, adept at translating complex business ambitions into actionable people strategies, merging operational excellence with cultural change. Recognized for leading high-impact transformation, driving engagement, and navigating change in diverse, high-growth environments. Brings a holistic perspective, leveraging cross-industry experience in finance, legal, energy, and private equity. Balances commercial acumen with visionary thinking, shaping the narrative behind strategic moves, and ensuring people strategy propels revenue growth and business outcomes. Ready to lead at the highest level, partnering with stakeholders to future-proof organizations and maximize business value through talent, innovation, and cultural alignment.
a Hamilton Bradshaw portfolio company owned by James Caan CBE launched and developed the NL executive search division from scratch, spearheading client acquisition and driving revenue growth driving rapid market growth and brand establishment executive search in financial & professional services in Western Europe leadership advisory, board succession planning, executive assessment, restructuring
Co-founded and led a boutique executive search firm specializing in c-level placements across finance, legal, management assessment and coaching • Spearheaded a team of 8 consultants to align executive hiring with business transformation goals, enhancing client satisfaction • Managed all aspects of the business including business development, client relationship management, and candidate sourcing, ensuring bespoke solutions for client engagement • Implemented a leadership assessment process resulting in a 20% increase in executive retention across clients' organizations • Worked closely with clients to understand organizational culture and leadership requirements, delivering tailored strategies and talent assessments
• Orchestrated the strategic launch and daily operations of a premier network of 300 senior executives & entrepreneurs in the GCC region, linking private equity, financial services, luxury brands, and tech sectors • Developed exclusive event programming in the GCC and Monaco featuring C-level roundtables, sector-specific workshops, and executive networking forums and events • Cultivated partnerships with global luxury brands (LVMH, Aldar, Cartier, Bulgari, Mubadala, Jaeger- LeCoultre, Montblanc, Brunello Cucinelli) as well as sovereign wealth funds, facilitating high-profilecollaborations and strategic connections • Led PR and business development strategies, increasing membership and visibility among key regional stakeholders
• Conducted comprehensive management assessments and provided strategic board consulting to align leadership selection with organizational goals. • Led executive search projects specializing in legal and financial services sectors, successfully placing mid to senior-level professionals and board members. • Developed and maintained extensive networks and relationships with key stakeholders across the Benelux • Advised clients on HR policies (organizational development, c-suite coaching, compensation & benefits, competitive market salaries, and executive reward strategies) enhancing hiring outcomesand talent retention. • Managed client engagements, providing tailored solutions that balanced candidate qualifications with client business culture and strategic needs. • Delivered measurable results by improving client hiring efficiency and ensuring high-level candidate fit for leadership roles. • Handled 15 retained mandates annually