Meet the team

Ian Noble

Head of Finance

Ian is the man who looks after coin. Over the last decade Ian has found himself in both finance and recruitment positions, so naturally now he gets to live and breathe both simultaneously he’s a happy man. An extremely good footballer, when he’s not getting injured he can be found in the pub.

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Haydn Erkulis

Senior Consultant – Disruptive Aviation

Haydn works the US and EU aerospace market specialising in Mechanical Engineering. When not in the office, you’ll catch him on a flight out to Mallorca to get a of the Mediterranean sunshine!

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Max Parfrey

Senior Consultant – US Contract 

With an MSc in International Business Management, Max has always had an passion for divulging into cultures around the globe. Whether it’s conversing with candidates, clients or experiencing those cultures first hand, Max wants to travel the world to broaden his knowledge and make a positive impact.

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Deborah Doyle

Director

Debs manages our aerospace contract division across Europe/USA recruiting technical resource for industry leading Aerospace projects such as, Military Aircrafts, Missiles, Commercial Airliners, Satellites & Drones (UAV) and general aviation.

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Shanker Bhalla

Senior Consultant

Shanker has 10 years’ experience in supporting both start-ups and global power houses. At Strativ, he is reasonable for delivering end to end insight, search, and pipelining projects for FTSE 100, 250 and Fortune 500 companies. When not in work, Shanker enjoys football and wistful family days.

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Maia Parkin

Office Manager

Maia is the Office Manager at Strativ, working across the 3 offices; Leeds, Manchester and London. When not working you can find her shopping, in the beer garden or belting out TLC No Scrubs at karaoke!

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Ben Launchbury

Principal Consultant – US Contract

Ben has years of permanent, contract and executive international headhunting experience across Emerging Technology, Future Mobility and Cyber Security sectors.

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Adam Reilly

Head of Client Services- USA eVTOL & Electrification

Adam leads up our Client Services team and is committed to providing quality recruitment solutions tailored to the individual and clients needs whilst consistently maintaining a close relationship with candidates, stakeholders and service users at all levels. He supports the development of eVTOL & electrification in both Europe and the USA.

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Joe Farrell

Senior Consultant – Executive & GTM

Joe specialises in Executive and GTM hires within the Identity and Access Management sector, working across the US, APJ and EMEA. He supports companies at every stage of their recruitment journey from seed-funding through to IPO. When not working, he will be found watching Liverpool FC, cooking, or reading history books.

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Breesha Osbaldeston

Business Partner – Client Services

Combining her experience across both in-house and executive search recruitment, Breesha is part of the Client Services Team and owns the process administration and data integrity functions to support Strativ’s eVTOL clients.

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Rob Grigg

Senior Consultant – Electric Vehicle USA

Responsible for Embedded Systems recruitment within Strativ Electrification & Energy Storage division, Rob is highly experienced working with tech start-ups across the US securing Embedded talent and building R&D teams.

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Jade Austin

Delivery Manager

Jade is an experienced recruiter with over 10 years experience. She has a proven track record implementing and growing successful recruitment and delivery teams. She has a genuine passion for the coaching and development of her teams, supporting them on their personal growth journeys.

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Omar Akram

Chief Mission Controller

With 25 years experience in recruitment, Omar brings a plethora of knowledge and expertise.  As Chief Mission Controller he is tasked with managing the implementation of operational projects working closely with key stakeholders, to ensure that it drives headcount, revenue and profitability. When not spending his time commuting up North, he enjoys watching his teenagers play sports, hitting the gym…

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Edie Wiseberg

Manager- US Contract

Edie is a massive DE&I advocate, she’s always here to back equality in the workplace and beyond. She is also passionate about sustainability and bettering the world we live in, hence her interest in Future Mobility.

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Arron Simmonds

Senior Consultant

Arron works as part of the Cyber Security team as a Senior Consultant, mostly working in delivery teams with a particular focus towards Software Engineering. When he manages to switch off and take a step away from recruitment he is usually being a big film geek or watching the football. 

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Molly Spence

Consultant- US Contract

Working across the US, Molly specialises in Contract Recruitment, placing Systems Engineers in Space, Aerospace and Defense companies. Outside of work, Molly enjoys Yoga, Pilates and exploring restaurants & bars in Manchester.

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Olivia Bagley

Senior Consultant – Disruptive Aviation

Olivia focuses on advanced technologies within the aerospace industry, including electric aircraft, eVTOL, drones and more. Having been a significant part of client development activities in the Future Mobility team, Olivia is now supporting a key account across the Mechanical Engineering department. 

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Andy Dutton

Senior Delivery Consultant – Security & Privacy

Andy has many years experience working in exec recruitment, before joining Strativ where he now heads up delivery for all things cyber security. A keen sports enthusiast, Andy has played football, cricket, rugby, and tennis but can now be found on the golf course (mostly cursing and genuinely getting frustrated with himself!) or spending time with his young family.

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Dan Kettle

Principal Consultant 

Dan has years of recruiting experience working in the US market. He is building autonomy and flight software teams for exciting Space, Aerospace, and Defense companies. Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, working out at the gym, playing golf, and listening to audiobooks/ podcasts.

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James Bennett

Sales Operations Director

James has over 8 years’ recruitment experience in the IT and Technology sector, where he has spent 2 years as Head of Talent Acquisition for a $4 billion IT & Data Centre infrastructure manufacturer. Responsible for building Strativ’s IT infrastructure team.

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Amarjit Singh

Business Partner – Technology

Amarjit has a plethora of knowledge on all things tech, having graduated with a computer science degree. He is the first line of support for all IT issues and when not in the office he can be found at the gym, the climbing wall, eating or bingeing a random show on Netflix.

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Andrew Jack

Principal Consultant – Disruptive Aviation

As one of our key account managers, Andrew specialises in the aerospace market across core engineering and software. Andrew has years of recruitment experience working across multiple international markets. He also pretends to play golf and know about wine.

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Emma Alston

Client Development Executive 

Emma is an experienced Consultant with over 10 years’ experience in delivering a first class service to clients and candidates. At Strativ, Emma is a Client Services Consultant where she works alongside internal talent teams to scale up the business by sourcing top talent for the business . Outside of work Emma enjoys bouldering and exploring the world.

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Waqar Mir

Managing Director

Waqar has experience partnering with enterprise and high-growth technology businesses, heand his team have been responsible for the placement of hundreds of security professionals across the globe. His focus is the success and growth of Strativ’s cyber & information security practice. When not helping to keep the world secure, he enjoys travelling, sport and anything with an engine.

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Harry Woolfall

Manager- TIC Medical

With years of experience, Harry supports TIC businesses specialising the the pharmaceutical sector. He’s also an extremely positive being. When he isn’t recruiting, Harry can typically be found cycling or playing golf. He actually almost made it as a professional golfer. He really is sickeningly good and puts everyone else to shame.

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Richard Bilyard

Principal Consultant – GRC

Richard specialises in GRC appointments within Information and Cyber security and has experience placing senior and executive level Tech talent into high-growth innovators across the world. When not navigating the GRC space, Richard enjoys cooking and eating large quantities of food, hitting golf balls out of bounds, touring Manchester’s many bars and pubs and watching football and NFL.

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Blaze Gardner

Principal Consultant – Electric Vehicle USA

Blaze has years of experience securing the best talent for advanced technology organisations across the globe. Focussing on the US market for autonomous mobility (driving and robots), he has built a dedicated network of experts automating the way we move, transport and assist society. Could go either way for a pint or margarita.

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Adnan Zeb

Business Partner – Finance

Adi is the Payroll Manager at Strativ, making sure to keep all the recruitment consultants happy and paid on time. The only time you will see him not in an Excel spreadsheet is when he is in the gym!

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Oliver Davey

Senior Consultant- eVTOL

With years of experience in aerospace & technology, Oliver supports Strativ’s RPO function. Specialising in the eVTOL space across Europe, Oliver has covered most technical and business functions and knows how to support high growth clients at every level. When not at work, Oliver enjoys travel and anything ‘edgy, alternative and cool’.

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Jamie Sheard

Principal Consultant – Battery Technologies

Jamie focuses on the North American Battery Technology market, is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) champion and loves to partner with clients in a holistic way, truly consulting on all thing talent management and development. A keen footballer, runner and ex table-tennis pro, you’ll find Jamie with his wife and genuinely athletic Pug (Joseph) hiking together on the weekend,…

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Nadia Ben-Haddou

Head of Contracts & Compliance

Nadia heads up our contract-operations function. She is specialised in international recruitment and is our compliance extraordinaire. When not busy with contracts review or compliance, you will likely find her to be hiking somewhere remote, despite having no orientation skills.

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Simon Namvar

Principal Consultant – Aerospace Exec

With years of experience in aerospace recruitment, Simon has successfully secured commercial & operational management and executive talent for clients around the globe in almost all sectors of the industry. A real petrol-head, Simon also enjoys riding his motocross bike, mountain biking, combat sports and running around after his young daughter.

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Saffron Harry

Consultant – US Contract

Working across the US, Saffron focuses on electrical & electronic engineers, designers and technicians (contract) within EV. When not working Saffron loves training in the gym, dancing, eating out and exploring what London has to offer!

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Nathan Shields

Manager – Disruptive Aviation

Nathan specialises in eVTOL and electrification across Europe. Father of 3 (2 humans and a pug), when not at home or work he can be found on the golf course, trying to look like he knows what he’s doing.

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Megan Kelly

Business Partner – HR

Megan is our HR Business Partner, Dublin born and bred. When not at work keeping our consultants in line, Megan loves to get out on a nice scenic walk, go to the gym or visit family and friends back home.

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Chloe Rayner

Principal Consultant – Disruptive Aviation

Chloe works on one of our biggest accounts at Strativ, making placements in Mechanical Engineering roles within the disruptive Aerospace sector. When not working she enjoys spending time with her puppy Penny.

Contact: [email protected]

Harrison Coultas

Senior Consultant – TIC

Harrison has years’ of experience in the TIC sector. Working globally, he specialises in executive and commercial roles in the energy & industrial markets (including refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, metals & minerals, power & utilities and chemicals)… and yes, his middle name really is ‘Storm’.

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Sarah Taylor

Senior Consultant- Disruptive Aviation

Growing up as part of an RAF family, she has an avid personal interest in aviation and a genuine passion for the work she does. Outside of work, she enjoys watching Formula 1, collecting house plants and exploring the restaurants & bars of Leeds.

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Reece Archer

Manager – Electric Vehicle USA

Reece is responsible for growing Strativ’s clean energy team worldwide. With a background in energy storage and embedded systems, he understands the challenges of transitioning to a fossil-free future. When not decarbonising, Reece enjoys long country walks with Frank (his high maintenance bulldog).

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Ben Reading

Principal Delivery Consultant – Europe & US eVTOL & Electrification

Ben has years of experience placing Mechanical Engineering professionals into the eVTOL and Electrification sectors across Europe and the US.

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Ty Sheehan

Senior Consultant – US Contract

Ty works as part of the contract team, placing candidates in the world of EV in the US, focussing on highly specialist Systems Engineers and supporting some of the most innovative, fast-growth Electric and Autonomous vehicle organisations in the world.

Contact: [email protected]

Sophie Whiteley

Business Partner – Talent Acquisition

As our Talent Acquisition Manager Sophie is proud to be building a team full of A-Players. When not at work she can usually be found in the gym or messing around with her Frenchie, Douglas.

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Edward Creedon

CEO

Edward has a wealth of experience in executive search. Having previously built a market leading industrial recruitment business with offices in the UK, Dubai, Singapore & Australia, he understands the blend of cultures that make up today’s global business platform. After finding Buddhism and becoming Ray Dalio’s biggest fan he founded Strativ and the rest is history!

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Katie Smith

Sales Trainer

As an experienced Learning & Development professional with a successful history working in the recruitment industry, Katie is passionate about delivering high impact training programmes that generate lasting change, Building partnerships with senior leaders within the business to increase capability and success, 121 coaching and mentoring, Building meaningful relationships with consultants and providing a safe space, Understanding goals, aspirations, desires…

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Darren Palmer

Manager- TIC – Food & Agriculture

Darren specialises in all things food & agriculture. Initially, he focused on manufacturing before switching over to the TIC industry. Food safety has never been more important as he very much likes to eat and sample local takeaways.

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Tom Ingram

Senior Consultant – Executive Hire

Tom is a global cyber security headhunter focusing solely on go-to-market and executive hires. Tom partners with both early-stage start-ups and post-IPO vendors, scaling teams across direct & channel sales, pre-sales and customer success. At the weekends, Tom enjoys visiting Manchester’s pubs and bars, which often results in a poor performance when he plays football on Sunday mornings.

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Cian O’Mahony

Senior Consultant – EV/Energy Storage USA

Cian is a Senior Consultant with experience within the Automotive Industry, having partnered with early stage start – up’s to multinational Tier 1’s, and finding the best talent from engineers up to executives, Cian is now focusing on the EV Battery market in the US to do the same. Working to bring the best Electrical Engineers, to some of the…

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Jason Watson

Director – Industrial

Jason has a wealth of experience in industrial recruitment, Jason has extensive experience of building and leading sales teams globally. At Strativ, Jason oversees the development of our TIC & Medical divisions focusing heavily on customer success. When not working he enjoys all things travel, football, golf, car or pub related.

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Sean Harris

Business Partner – Finance

Sean is an integral part of the finance team at Strativ, working as an Accounts Assistant. He can be easily tempted to a pint and is a big Star Wars fan.

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