CAMINO SEARCH - Key Persons


Alexander Swanepoel

Job Titles:
  • Talent Partner - Interim Appointments

Bradley Placks - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chairman of Camino Partners
Chairman of Camino Partners, Brad is a passionate advocate for developing positive working environments that lead to thriving businesses, and is well-known figure in recruitment. 25 years of successfully setting up, scaling, and selling businesses in recruitment and technology, Brad is married and a father to two head-strong kids - a 20-year old Economics student and a 17-year old singer / songwriter. Brad is a devoted (and frustrated) Arsenal fan and an even more frustrated golfer. Having successfully started and exited businesses, undertaken mergers and advised on multiple MBO's, Brad set up his first IT recruitment business in 1999, followed by a telecoms and medical recruitment business. He co-founded market-leading technology business, Broadbean, later sold to a global media organisation, and is an investor in a corporate finance business. Brad is a relatable, authentic, and compassionate guy who's been in your shoes as both business owner and leader. His personal interest in mental health and qualification in counselling and therapy is a critical tool he uses to bring the best out of teams and to unleash the potential of business.

Giulia Stelzer

Job Titles:
  • Lead Consultant - Board, Non - Executive Director ( NED ) and Chairpersons

Harry Hewson

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Managing Director ( Global )
After a successful career with Camino Partners, placing Finance Directors and Chief Financial Officers into professional services firms, I established a new brand, Camino Search, placing financial, strategic & commercial talent into high growth tech & tech-enabled businesses. If you're a technology business in need of adding to your finance team, or interested in pursuing a career as a finance professional within the sector, or just want a consultative market related discussion, please get in touch harry@caminosearch.co.uk / 020 3805 5232.

Lauren Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Working for Camino Search, I specialise in placing CFOs into exciting private equity and venture capital backed businesses on an interim or fractional basis.If you are an interim CFO on the lookout for your next placement or, on the flipside, a founder or investor searching for your next hire then please reach...

Luke Freere

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
​Having previously worked in the media industry with a wide range of clients from fitness & nutrition apps to influencers, I have learned lots of skills and met people from all different backgrounds which now assists me in my new role at Camino Search. Having started as a talent partner at Camino I plan on matching the most ambitious and best candidates to the fastest growing and exciting tech businesses. As a tech enthusiast I am always keen to speak and get involved with exciting businesses in the industry and helping them achieve their growth and recruitment goals by introducing them to the best people.

Mariola Bonnici

Job Titles:
  • Lead Talent Partner
I'm keen to build relationships with people working in the financial and high-growth tech (& tech-enabled) sectors! I get enthusiastic to build in-depth relationships with my clients and people like you. My job is to understand your needs and support your professional development. I'm also excited by new challenges, travelling to new places, the occasional cycle and great food! Please reach out if you want to find a new role, hire the best talent, or want a recommendation for London and Brighton's top vegan spots!

Mitchell Welch

Job Titles:
  • Talent Partner

Nathan Placks

Job Titles:
  • Head of M & a ( Global )
  • Head of M & a and Corporate Development

Oliver Dunne

Job Titles:
  • Head of Permanent Search ( Global )
  • Managing Talent Partner
In my position, I build long-term, value-adding relationships with the very best talent across the market & partner with businesses of all shapes & sizes. Camino Search focuses on building long-term, value-adding relationships with high growth tech & tech-enabled businesses. The majority of our clients have experienced formidable growth over the previous two years and have either recently secured funding or are working towards an event or transaction, whether that be PE investment, debt-funding, a listing or M&A. Recognising the importance of solid financial strategy to the success of any transaction event, our Senior Finance recruiters place exceptional finance leaders from their exclusive network into integral pre- & post-deal positions. We take care of our amazing candidates and work with some of the smartest minds in accountancy and finance. We believe the talent we headhunt and work with, will directly influence the economy due to their influential positions within growth markets and owner managed businesses.

Oscar Cabrera

Job Titles:
  • Head of US Finance
  • Head of US Finance ( United States )
Proud to have rejoined the fantastic team at Camino Search to help the organisation drive forward across the US market. I'm dedicated to working with investors and portfolio businesses to identify and provide finance specialists.

Paul Butler

Job Titles:
  • Talent Partner

Sachin Ruparelia

Job Titles:
  • CEO - Camino Partners
Co-Founder & Group CEO ​Camino Partners are champions of the unsung heroes in the recruitment sector. We partner with recruitment businesses on their path to achieving strategic objectives through the recruitment of all non-sales professionals. From finance to HR, marketing to L&D, sales support to legal, these function...

Steph Kulas

Job Titles:
  • Talent Partner

Tom Garratt

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Interim Practice
  • Director of Fractional and Interim Appointments ( Global )
I head up our Interim team, with a focus on partnering with high growth Tech & Tech-enabled businesses and building relationships with Investors in the PE and VC space.Who do we place? Senior Finance & C-suite: CFO, FD, FP & A Director, M & A Director, Non-Exec, Part-Time CFO