Our Team

Executive Search

  • Head of Executive Search

    With 14 years of experience building and leading CFO search practices, Jay specialises in placing top financial leaders in private equity-backed portfolio companies across the Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, and TMT sectors. His career began with training at EY, where he qualified as an ACA, bringing a strong foundation in finance to his expert search capabilities.

  • Senior Consultant | Infrastructure & Renewable Energy

    With a proven four-year track record, Lachlan excels in placing candidates in high-profile CFO and Finance Director roles within the Commerce & Industry sector. His expertise lies in the complexities of senior finance recruitment, ensuring a perfect alignment between top-tier talent and the strategic demands of financial leadership positions.

  • Consultant | Consumer and Product

    Krupali (ACA) brings over a decade of expertise in Commercial Finance, honed at leading brands including TJX and River Island, where she served as a Senior Commercial Finance Manager. Her transition to Finance search stems from a deep passion for elevating standards within the Product & Consumer markets. At Pearse Professionals, Krupali leverages her industry insights to deliver exceptional service, connecting top-tier talent with forward-thinking businesses.

  • Senior Consultant | Fintech

    Charlie has specialised in supporting Venture Capital and Private Equity backed tech businesses to scale their finance teams with top leaders, particularly focusing on the Fintech, SaaS and Financial Services sectors. His experience ranges from securing early-stage start-ups their first CFO to full finance team build outs for businesses preparing for IPO.

  • Principal Consultant | Tech

    Will brings eight years of expertise in recruiting senior finance professionals across diverse sectors and geographies, with experience in both London and Edinburgh. His primary focus is partnering with Private Equity back technology businesses, helping them build high-performing finance teams. With a deep understanding of the industry’s evolving needs, Will is committed to connecting top-tier talent with fast-growing companies, ensuring they have the financial leadership needed to scale and succeed.

Interim Management

  • Head of Interim Management

    A seasoned expert in interim management recruitment, Joe has spent the past 15 years delivering exceptional results for Private Equity and Advisory clients. With a strong track record of securing executive and interim management mandates, he has played a pivotal role in driving success across large-scale change programs.

  • Senior Consultant | Portfolio

    After a decade of hands-on experience in Finance and Operations within hedge funds, Johnny transitioned into recruitment six years ago. He now specialises in placing senior finance professionals on an interim basis for the financial services sector, leveraging his industry insights to ensure the right fit for both clients and candidates.

  • Principal Consultant | Interim Management

    An experienced interim recruiter with 6.5 years of expertise across the UK and European markets. Specialising in senior finance and transformation hires, with a proven track record of connecting interim managers with private equity-backed businesses. Previously operating as a generalist; now focuses on the TMT sectors, leveraging deep market knowledge to support investors and portfolio companies in securing high-impact hires.

Operations

  • Managing Director

    Sean founded Pearse Partners, a specialised front office search firm serving clients across Private Equity, M&A, Credit, ESG, and Investor Relations. Building on this success, he launched Pearse Professionals to focus on delivering top talent for senior portfolio finance roles, providing expert recruitment solutions tailored to the unique needs of these sectors.

  • Director | Marketing & Operations

    Joy began her recruitment career in Australia, where she spent two years honing her skills before moving to the UK for an additional four years. Eight years ago, she transitioned into a marketing role, where her responsibilities have evolved to encompass both Operations and Marketing. Joy has been instrumental in building and enhancing these functions, driving strategic initiatives that support the company's growth and success.

  • Head of People

    Alex began her career in interim qualified finance recruitment, where she excelled for three years before shifting her focus to M&A recruitment. She is now leveraging her expertise in a new capacity within internal Talent Acquisition, where she is dedicated to building a strong team that aligns with the company’s strategic goals. Alex’s insight and experience are invaluable as she drives the organisation forward in its talent initiatives.

  • Senior Marketing Executive

    With five years of experience working in recruitment marketing, Brooke is passionate about helping businesses engage their audience in meaningful and creative ways. She specialises in social media strategy, web design, branding, and event marketing.

  • Office Manager and PA

    With three years of experience in private equity administration, Anna is passionate about creating an organised, positive office environment where teams enjoy coming to work. She’s committed to streamlining processes while fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture.

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