NORMAN BROADBENT - Key Persons


Amanda Harper

Job Titles:
  • Head of Research
  • Group Head of Research and Insight
Amanda is Head of Research & Insight, working closely with her team to support all practices across Norman Broadbent in delivery of projects across executive search, interim management, mapping & pipelining, and insight. Based in the North-West, Amanda leads a talented team of Research Associates across London, Cheshire, and Aberdeen. Her expertise spans delivery of assignments across multiple sectors on a global scale. Amanda is a psychology graduate of Lancaster University with a keen interest for people and organisational psychology. She is a qualified and experienced psychometric assessor.

Andrew Smith

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Annabel Hooton

Job Titles:
  • Director

Baldeep Bains-Toor

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Ben Berry

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Calum Hughes

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Calum is a Senior Associate within our Research & Insight Team supporting our consultants across executive search, interim management and leadership mapping, insight and intelligence.

Catherin-Leigh Gould

Job Titles:
  • Group Financial Controller
As Group Financial Controller, Catherin is responsible for the preparation and presentation of key financial information to the Board and the Executive Management Committee. She also ensures that our financial reporting and publications meet AIM listed regulations and requirements.

Charlotte Sparks

Job Titles:
  • Creative Design Manager

Chris Smith

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner at Norman Broadbent Group
Chris is a Partner at Norman Broadbent Group and leads the international Power, Renewables & Utilities practice. He assists investors, developers, asset owners and service providers with executive recruitment (C-suite / SVP / Director levels), leadership assessment and planning proactively for future challenges around human capital. Chris is a passionate guitarist and singer, having played since he was seven years old. Following university, he dedicated several years to his band, recording a professional studio album and gigging heavily across the UK. He also enjoys a wide range of sports such as mountain biking, snowboarding, lacrosse, rugby, and football. Whilst retaining his enthusiasm for music and sports, Chris now prioritises quality time with his wife, two young children and their dog. His favourite places are Hawaii, Barbados, Cornwall, and the Alps.

Clare Nash

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Dan Bruce

Job Titles:
  • Partner

David Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Partner
David has a keen understanding of psychometric testing and the interpretation and analysis of psychometric results. He is a fully trained Saville Wave Behaviour Assessment Practitioner and a Thomas International Practitioner for Personality Profile Analysis.

Devyani Vaishampayan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the PLC Board
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee
  • Non - Executive Director

Echo Yeh

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Echo is a Senior Associate in our Research & Insight team, partnering with Consultants, Directors and Partners to deliver searches and provide market intelligence across all sectors and functions.

Emily Noon

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator

Emma Brown

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Fiona McAnena

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the PLC Board
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee
  • Non - Executive Director

Fiyin Fayeye

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Director
  • Executive
Fiyin is also an Executive Coach and is a Member of the Association for Coaching. She enjoys the opportunity for growth and development that coaching provides. Outside of work, Fiyin is a keen traveler both internationally and domestically. As well as a keen foodie and is always on the look out for new restaurant openings.

Genevieve Mort

Job Titles:
  • Director

Harriet Williams

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Harriet is a Senior Associate within our Research & Insight team supporting our consultants across executive search, interim management and leadership mapping, insight & intelligence.

James Peskett

Job Titles:
  • Senior Partner
James is a Senior Partner at Norman Broadbent and leads both the Global Consumer Practice and the Global Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations Practice. With 16+ years of international experience within these sectors James has an impressive executive search track record, making critical appointments from C-Suite to senior leadership level.

Jessica Allington

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

John Begley - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director

Jonathan Stringer - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director

Jordan Clarke - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Marketing
  • Head of Marketing & Business Development
Jordan is Head of Marketing & Business Development. He and his team are responsible for a wide range of activities and initiatives, including the planning, implementation and management of the firm's brand, communications, digital platforms and events. Jordan develops and executes effective marketing strategies and campaigns to evolve Norman Broadbent's marketing proposition, and increase awareness across the range of sectors and geographies in which we operate. In addition, he works closely with his colleagues to develop client relationships and to deliver impactful tender, proposal and briefing presentations. Outside of the office, Jordan is a keen sportsman and plays for a Saturday league 11-a-side football team, whilst attempting every year to learn the game of golf. He is also a lover of all things food related!

Kevin Davidson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the PLC Board
Kevin is Chief Executive Officer and aside from his broader leadership responsibilities, Kevin leads our Board practice and continues to be very hands on in the delivery of search assignments and advisory projects with a particular passion for executive coaching.

Luke Horrigan

Job Titles:
  • Client Partner

Lyle Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
Lyle is a Principal Consultant in our Finance practice. He has a wealth of experience recruiting across both permanent and interim Chief Financial Officers and their direct reports, as well as subject matter experts for clients based across the UK and internationally.

Manny Godoy

Job Titles:
  • IT Manager

Mark Houghton

Job Titles:
  • Director
Mark is a Director for Norman Broadbent, focusing on senior Finance hires across Scotland whilst supporting the growth of the regional office.

Matthew Brown

Job Titles:
  • Director
Matt is a Director within our Change and Transformation Practice and has a proven track record of delivery across interim resourcing, consulting and change management. Over a career spanning 15 years, Matt has built diverse networks of expertise across a broad range of sectors. Outside of work, Matt is a proud father to two future international football stars, and you will find him come rain or shine on the side of a football pitch cheering them on. On the rare occasion that there is a break in his taxi and cheerleading responsibilities, you will find Matt on the golf course, desperately trying to improve his handicap.

Mehr Malik - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the PLC Board
Mehr is Chief Financial Officer and leads the finance and human resources functions within Norman Broadbent. She has extensive experience of working within global businesses and is passionate about working within diverse, people-centred, collaborative businesses.

Michael Diamond - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director

Mike Davies

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Mike Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Molly Callaghan

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator

Nadan Hadzic

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Natalie Heneghan

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Nick Behan

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Oliver O'Neill

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Paul Jones-Evans

Job Titles:
  • Client Partner

Peter McGrath

Job Titles:
  • Director

Peter Searle - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the PLC Board
  • Non - Executive Chairman

Ray Crofts

Job Titles:
  • Projects and Compliance Manager

Ruth Ware

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Salwa Mohidin

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Sam Hall

Job Titles:
  • Director

Sam Young

Job Titles:
  • Director

Sandy Chaggar

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Sarah Carroll

Job Titles:
  • Project Administrator

Sean Buchan - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer

Sharon Atalay

Job Titles:
  • Purchase Ledger Controller

Stephanie Alexander

Job Titles:
  • Office & HR Manager

Thomas Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Victoria Oldham

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Wayne Poulton

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Will Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Associate