SAVANT - Key Persons


Aaron Hayhurst

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
As an accomplished Web3 Recruiter with over nine years of industry experience (5+ years in Web3), Aaron specializes in building and scaling high-performing teams for leading-edge blockchain and technology companies. With a network of over 32,000 LinkedIn followers and talent pools spanning Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, he excels in delivering a global talent search with a localized approach. His expertise encompasses recruiting for roles in blockchain, software development, digital transformation, and executive positions, ensuring a seamless match between top talent and forward-thinking companies. Explore Web3 recruitment insights: https://www.

Alex Smith

Job Titles:
  • Senior Consultant
With a strong background in business management, sales and negotiation, Alex is focused on providing excellent service to his clients and candidates. He is responsible for all transactional finance recruitment for the Thames Valley region, from Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Accounts Assistants, through to senior-level shared-service centre positions.

Brett Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Consultant
Brett has over 20 years experience, recruiting Accounts and Finance staff for commercial businesses, in and around London. He is used to building client and candidate relationships and has partnered with MD's, Directors, Financial Controller's and Talent Acquisition teams to find the best candidates on the market.

Eliziana Bregu

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Eliziana joins our team as an experienced Operations Manager with a wealth of experience in Finance and HR. With a strong track record of effectively managing finance and human resources functions, Eliziana brings a unique skillset that will be integral in optimising operations and achieving financial success within our organisation.

Krina Walia

Job Titles:
  • Recruiter
  • Delivery Consultant
Krina is an experienced recruiter, specialising in Accountancy & Finance within the Thames Valley region. Krina ensures to deliver exceptional service to both candidates and clients partnering with Savant.

Mark Sheldon - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
With 20+ years' experience in accountancy and finance recruitment, Mark's expertise is unmatched in the industry. Mark setup Savant in 2015 to provide specialist employment services for finance professionals.

Mehran Yadegari

Job Titles:
  • Director of Savant Technology
Mehran has over 16 years' experience in professional recruitment, working across IT, Telecoms and Engineering, from FTSE 250 organisations to some of the UK's fastest growing new entities.

Paul Clutton

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
Paul has over 20 years of recruitment experience in senior finance. Specialising in interim and fixed-term contract recruitment of qualified accountancy and finance positions, internal audit, risk, and governance positions including CFO, Director, and 'Head of' through to Managerial roles.

Richard Alborough

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
Richard has over 15 years' experience within senior finance recruitment, recruiting at all levels from newly qualified accountants to Finance Directors, tax and treasury specialists.

Simeon Tanner

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager
Simeon is a proud Welshman who's an experienced, adaptable and agile IT/Technology Recruiter/Director. Simeon has a passion to deliver a consistently excellent experience to all clients and candidates that he and his team partner with.

Simon Peters

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
Simon's key area of focus is on the provision of qualified accountancy & finance staff on an interim basis across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.