George Berry

Executive Search at Aventus & Co-Founder of Psyched

Psyched + 2 more · Birkbeck, University of London

About

George gets the right people into important positions. International career spanning over a decade. Working across sectors and borders, focused on appointing world-class talent into senior roles. '360' end-to-end headhunter / recruitment consultant leading client relationships and overseeing successful delivery of executive appointments. Committed to transparent and ethical headhunting and leadership consulting: DEI, ESG, CSR do matter. Always with a natural, people-centric positivity, honesty and directness. Executive Career Coach and Mentor with Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology Accredited Leadership Assessment and Psychometric Expertise Speaker on topics such as Future of Work, Responsible Business Leadership, Progressive Recruitment, Career Progression, and Wellbeing at Work, in places including the University of Westminster, BBC Radio, Come Bye Festival, and the TroopHR Community... Based in Dubai and leading growth in the Marketing and Commercial functions for clients at Aventus, focused on executive search into businesses, particularly across the Middle East. If you'd like to connect, please feel welcome to reach out. Ideally, with a note on how we can work together.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Psyched
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Global Head of Search, Commercial & Marketing at Aventus
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Board Chair at Future Skills Training
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Consultant at Green Park
    Nov 2021 - Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Green Park's success rate is an impressive 98%, placing people into senior roles in the UK and 50+ countries worldwide. While getting the best person into the position is always the mission, it is worth noting that over half of our appointments are female and a third are from ethnic minority groups. Our networks, advocacy, and data are unparalleled. Known as the diversity headhunter or ethical recruiter, we're here to help you build a more inclusive, effective organisation. Clients include FTSE 100/S&P 500 corporations, SMEs/Social Enterprises, public and third sector organisations. We offer Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Ethics (DICE) consulting, Leadership Assessment and Development, and bespoke People Solutions too. George enjoys actively mentoring students and colleagues, and coaching professionals for personal and professional advancement. Since our inception in 2006, Green Park has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing suppliers of leadership recruitment and consultancy services across the Private, Public and Third sectors. With five core services spanning 10 broad market sectors, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable business value through our executive search, interim management, managed services and leadership and diversity consultancy practices. See more at www.green-park.co.uk As a Consultant for the Private Sector Practice, I work with businesses internationally on Executive Search assignments. I lead 360 processes from business development, account management, identification strategy, mapping, outreach, interviews, vetting, and offer management, up to successful appointment. My focus is on commercial, brand and people leaders.

  • Artist at GB art
    Jun 2015 - Feb 2025 · 9 yrs 9 mos