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I am a Senior Partner at Green Park, specialising in executive search for senior executive and board appointments across the UK public sector. With nearly 30 years’ recruitment experience, I help organisations understand what they need from their next appointment, find people who can meet that challenge, and make informed decisions about whom to appoint.
I work across central government, arm’s-length bodies, regulation, defence, law enforcement, blue light services, and higher education. My assignments include Chief Executive, Chief People Officer, operations, technology, and finance leadership roles, alongside Chair and Non-Executive Director appointments. Over my career, I have recruited more than 800 senior civil servants, giving me a detailed understanding of leadership in public service and the demands of working under political and public scrutiny.
My particular areas of expertise include complex senior appointments, inclusive executive search, leadership assessment, and understanding how people will operate within an organisation’s culture. I hold a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Occupational Psychology. This background informs how I explore candidates’ capabilities, motivations, and leadership styles, including through bespoke assessment exercises that test their approach to realistic challenges.
Leadership and transformation are the golden threads running through my work: how someone will lead people, improve performance, and deliver the changes an organisation needs. I am particularly interested in how leaders balance immediate pressures with longer-term priorities, build effective teams, and understand the different experiences of people across their workforce. Above all, I enjoy working with people who want this country to be better.
Please get in touch if you are planning a senior appointment or considering your next executive or board role.
20years
of diverse talent mapping
55+
countries
70+
awards won