HARMONIC GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head of Marketing & Partnerships
Alex leads Harmonic's marketing strategy, focusing on enhancing the brand identity, managing commercial partnerships, coordinating events, and executing broader marketing initiatives to drive results that align with the company's core values and strategic goals.
Job Titles:
- Lead Community Analyst / Finance
A former Division 1 softball player at Boston University, Audrey thrives in high-energy environments and excels at building connections and fostering inclusivity. She has a knack for placing top financial talent in start-up businesses, guaranteeing that rising ventures receive the best guidance from the industries' experts.
Her passion for staying active and engaged translates into her personal life, where she is well-versed in culinary trends and uncovering hidden gems in big cities. Outside of work, Audrey enjoys reading, socializing, and shopping. Her love for trying new things keeps her at the forefront of industry developments while ensuring every interaction is memorable.
Charlie Walker - Founder, Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Managing Director
- Our Founder
Charlie is the Founder and Managing Director at Harmonic. He has sixteen years in Search and Recruitment (with the prematurely grey hairs to show it) and leads on our Executive Search offering for clients seeking CEO, CFO or COO-level hires. Charlie is a judge for the British Business Awards, is the youngest recipient of the ‘Recruitment International Entrepreneur of the Year' and holds the staffing and recruitment industry record for the ‘Sunday Times International Track 200' (#5).
A failed musician and DJ (Charlie was in a band previously with Riz Ahmed of Rogue One / Sound of Metal Fame), he retains a massive passion for the arts and the UK and USA start-up scene. He is Board Advisor to Impact start-up accelerator: Unrest. He is a proud father to his 2 daughters, Iris and Cleo.
Drawing upon her extensive experience in recruitment, Charlotte now leads our People function, driving growth while ensuring our company values run through everything that we do. She focuses on enhancing performance, developing future leaders of the business and collaborates closely with our internal recruitment team to attract top-tier talent to Harmonic.
Job Titles:
- Head of Community / Finance and Operations
Chris works with some of the fastest-growing SaaS businesses in the US, supplying the Finance and Operations teams they need to scale effectively. Chris has a real affinity for start-ups and a great understanding of the challenges that they typically face as they transition to multi-million dollar success stories.
Job Titles:
- Senior Community Manager / Finance and Operations
Dan was always the kid in class with the biggest packed-lunch. So when he joined Harmonic, it was no surprise that he started a campaign to support the Food and Beverage industry in supplying the best Finance, Operations and Supply Chain hires.
Job Titles:
- Senior Community Search Analyst / Executive Hires - UK
Dan joined Harmonic fresh out of university. He works within the executive search team, specialising in placing the best executive finance talent into start-ups and scale-ups within a variety of sectors in the UK.
Outside of the office you will find Dan watching football, supporting his beloved Liverpool or finding new bars in London to have a pint of Guinness.
Job Titles:
- Finance and People Manager
Danielle is Harmonic's Finance and People Manager, with over seven years of experience contributing to various aspects of the business. In her current role, she plays a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function, working closely with the Head of People to provide comprehensive support as well as collaborating with the operations team to streamline processes and maintain efficiency!
Outside of work, Danielle lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, daughter and sausage dog, as a family they love to travel and explore new places!
With multiple years of recruitment experience, Ed heads up Harmonic's Interim offering. He works across multiple growth sectors placing contractors ranging from Finance Executives to Transformation specialists.
As our resident music aficionado, music plays an important part in Ed's life. He boasts a large vinyl collection and loves going to gigs and festivals. Ed also loves exploring some of London's best pubs and restaurants with his friends.
Job Titles:
- Community Analyst / Finance
Following her graduation from Syracuse University, Emily joined Harmonic in our Boston office. Born and raised in the area, she specializes in recruiting exceptional finance professionals within the Marketing/Creative Agencies and PR space. Before Harmonic Emily worked in social media marketing focusing on up-and-coming country singers in Nashville, TN.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys concerts, yoga, running and is, of course, a huge Boston sports fan.
Job Titles:
- Lead Community Analyst / Interim Finance Hires for Tech - UK
Ewan works in our Interim recruitment department specialising in the SaaS & broader Tech sectors. He has cultivated a wide network of clients and candidates in the space and places roles from Interim Finance Manager, Controller, FP&A, Director, & CFO.
Outside of the office, Ewan is a semi-professional Rugby player and will spend most of his time training or in the gym. He also loves discovering new restaurants in London and trying food from across the world.
Fin, originally from Edinburgh, has nearly 10 years of experience in the Recruitment industry. Currently leading teams across London, Manchester and the United States, he focuses predominantly on Senior hires into the VC Backed Tech start-up space.
Living in Boston, he is a proud Dad and has an encyclopedic knowledge of 90's Italian football.
Gursimran oversees operations at Harmonic, coordinating various non-sales aspects of the business. Her responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks, from helping organize events and international trips to managing the daily operations of the company.
Outside of work, Gursimran enjoys discovering new restaurants and traveling the globe.
Job Titles:
- Lead Community Analyst / Finance and Operations
Halle joined Harmonic after completing her master's at University College London. She is a member of the Media and Entertainment team, focusing specifically on the TV and Film sectors.
Having moved to the UK from America three years ago, Halle can be found walking around the city and stopping into pubs with a book for a pint of Jubel, binge watching true crime documentaries and scary movies, and running along the canal (desperately trying not to fall in).
Job Titles:
- Research and Operations Lead
Isla joined Harmonic within the Operations team and helps co-ordinate various non-sales aspects of the business.
Since moving to Manchester from Edinburgh, Isla enjoys finding new food and drink spots and is always on the lookout for the best new restaurant openings to try out!
Job Titles:
- Lead Community Analyst / Finance & Operations
Jack focuses on the recruitment of exceptional Finance professionals within Creative, PR, Media and Marketing agencies out of our offices in Manchester.
Born in Manchester and raised in the Lake District, in his downtime, Jack enjoys golf, football, cricket, music and cooking - a cracking Sunday Roast being one of his signature dishes.
Job Titles:
- Community Analyst / Finance
Jamie recently graduated from Oxford University and is now part of the permanent recruitment team, specialising in placing professionals within the Impact Tech space. Having started a HealthTech start-up himself and Physics background, Jamie brings a fresh perspective and a strong focus on connecting top talent with dynamic, fast-growing organisations.
Beyond work, Jamie is an avid football watcher and looks to relax by spending quality time with his friends!
Job Titles:
- Client Development Manager
- Finance
Jordan specialises in placing finance professionals into high growth start-ups and scale-ups in the Gaming, SaaS, & Digital Technology sector.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys running, playing tennis and following his beloved Leeds United. Away from sport, you'll usually find him watching the latest space film or documentary whilst enjoying a cup of Yorkshire tea.
Job Titles:
- Creative Marketing Manager
Lian is responsible for all things creative and marketing at Harmonic. This ranges from making candidate packs and executive reports for external clients to creating social posts, video-editing and managing our website / social media pages.
Outside of work, Lian enjoys trying new restaurants, going to live music events and travelling as much as she can!
Lidia supports Harmonic's growth through digital marketing and social media strategy across both the UK and US markets. From content creation to campaign execution, she helps amplify our brand and connects with our communities globally.
Job Titles:
- Client Development Manager / Finance and Operations
Matt focuses on placing finance and operations professionals into a variety of roles and businesses across the music, live entertainment and performing arts space.
Outside of work Matt enjoys going to live music events, travelling, watching the football and going out for a drink with friends.
Job Titles:
- Community Analyst / Interim Finance Hires for Tech / Media - UK
Max specialises in placing top finance and accounting professionals into interim and fractional positions, working with some of the fastest growing Fintechs and Insurtechs in the UK.
Outside of work, Max loves exploring London with friends and trying new restaurants and pubs. He loves all sports and is a huge Man United fan.
Milo joined Harmonic's Executive Search group after graduating from Oxford University where he studied French and German, and first connected with Harmonic via their partnership with the university's rugby league club. He brings a competitive edge and a sharp eye for talent to the world of Executive Search, specialising in placing top professionals where they can make the greatest impact.
Job Titles:
- Lead Community Analyst / Finance
Nadine joined as a Community Analyst at Harmonic Finance, where she is dedicated to building and maintaining a thriving candidate community. Her focus is to connect exceptional finance and accounting talent within the Built Environment industry in London. Her goal is simple: to foster positive relationships between talented individuals and innovative organisations.
Outside of work, she loves skiing, exploring pubs and beer gardens around London, travelling, and watching football with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Senior Community Manager / Finance & Operations
Oliver Gaydon Senior Community Manager Finance & Operations hires for Creative Agencies Olly focuses on helping Creative, PR, Media and Marketing agencies build their Finance and Operations teams. Now, he works exclusively with some of the most successful and well-renowned agencies in the UK. Olly is a proud son of Manchester, and although he will be retaining his network in the South, he has recently set up Harmonic's Manchester office, where he manages a team that recruits for Creative and Tech businesses across the North-West. Out of work, you will find Olly enjoying cricket, football and music. Olly is a former musician and fronted a Manchester band called ‘Mayflower'. oliver.gaydon@harmonicfinance.com Close
Job Titles:
- Community Analyst / Finance
Oliver Walker Community Analyst Finance hires for VC/PE backed Tech businesses - US Ollie joined Harmonic a year after graduating from Louisiana State University where he studied Criminology, hoping to be the next Harvey Spector. After quickly realizing he didn't want to do that, he moved to Boston and a year later joined the team. He is excited to bring his past work of sales to Tech Backed Private Equity placements! Outside of work, Ollie is a avid sports fan and, being from Denver, loves the Broncos, Avalanche and Nuggets. oliver.walker@harmonicfinance.com Close
Job Titles:
- Lead Community Analyst / Operations
Scarlett joined as a Community Analyst at Harmonic Operations, where she is dedicated to building and maintaining a growing candidate community, specialising in the Built Environment sector.