PHIPPS CAMERON TEAM
We are a diverse group of people coming from different backgrounds who enjoy a range of different hobbies. We all share one passion, helping and supporting our clients and candidates thrive in their job search. Our individual expertise makes us a strong team.
We are an energetic and intelligent group of individuals. Together, we make the Phipps Cameron Team.
CHARLES PHIPPS ~ CEO
& Strategic Director
Charles co-founded PCR in March 2014 and has succeeded in building a market leading boutique recruitment firm. He looks after the market leading Strategy, Transformation and Corporate Development arena. He has built a team of top level professionals who have an unrivalled attention to detail and high calibre delivery in the UK and internationally.
Charles has successfully worked within the corporate development space for over 10 years with large corporates and PE owned businesses across the globe.
In his minimal spare time Charles likes to spend time with his family, follow his beloved Chelsea and keeps fit by playing tennis, going to the gym and running.
GILES CAMERON ~ DIRECTOR
Strategy, Transformation & Finance Leadership
With over 20 years senior recruitment experience in both the UK and Overseas Giles co-founded PCR in 2014 on the principle of the business being the go-to trusted recruitment partner for the most progressive candidates and clients within the Finance, Strategy and M&A arena. Currently Giles supports key projects and roles within Finance Leadership and Strategy as well as ensuring that the business meets the highest delivery standards to candidates and clients in the industry.
Outside of work Giles can be found either on the golf course, trail running, cycling, as well as spending valuable time with his family and dog. Liverpool’s more recent resurgence to glory has also been something that he has been keen to remind the rest of the office about.
GEORGE RAW ~ DIRECTOR
Strategic Development
As Director of Strategic Development George leads client relations, growing our customer base across the globe. Focused on PE & VC relationships, helping to ensure PCR are providing the best in industry services across all industries.
George has an extensive background in business development having worked with global conglomerates right through to building start-ups. Over the years he has covered an extensive number of industries and works closely with C suite, he is also Partner at a small cap VC fund and owns a few other businesses which compliment his network and expertise.
George has re-joined PCR (having joined many years ago as a graduate in the M&A/Corp Dev team!) after growing several recruitment businesses with global expansion and client development.
George is a county boy living in the city, he loves shooting, sailing, fishing, and many other countryside activities. Either found in one of his members clubs or in a country pub.
JORDAN DERBYSHIRE – ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Head of Europe – Hamburg
Jordan joined Phipps Cameron in 2019 with 5 years prior recruitment experience. After achieving a lot of success and multiple promotions with Phipps Cameron, Jordan moved to Hamburg, Germany to help open our European division. His remit covers all M&A / Corporate Development hires across the UK&I & EU space.
Jordan is also a proud supporter of Liverpool whilst also watching HSV games in the city which is now his home.
JEN TALBOTT-WHITE – ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Head of Corporate Development and Global TMT Lead
Jen leads TMT corporate development in the UK, Europe and US, and brings nearly a decade of recruitment experience.
Previously, she worked within the private equity/alternatives space, headhunting elite support and operations professionals. Jen has a General MA from the University of Edinburgh, and was a Special Needs teacher in a former walk of life.
For fun, she watches as much live cricket as she can, and spends quality time with her family including miniature dachshund, Wolfgang.
Talk to Jen about your corporate development and integration searches within:
Software, data/information, cyber, fibre/infrastructure, telecoms, advertising, commerce, media, B2B/tech-enabled services.
JOSHUA ELIAS – ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Head of Americas
Josh leads our US division here at PC and runs relationships with PE firms and their portfolio businesses focussing on hiring Corporate Development, Strategy and Senior Finance roles. Josh has a personal focus and an unrivalled network in the Software space specifically within the large buyout funds.
Josh has a decade of search experience and is highly skilled at consultative business problem-solving and talent attraction. His previous sector coverage includes Financial Services, TMT particularly software and SaaS, IT and IT Services, Business Services and Consultancy – hiring for PE and VC-backed businesses. He will be a cross-sector expert for US searches.
Josh is a dad of two and hugely enjoys the busy life that comes with two kids. In his spare time, he is into fitness, in particular cycling, and travelling.
TRISH DAVIS
Head of Operations
Trish has taken on the role of Head of Operations at Phipps Cameron, where her focus will be on spearheading crucial sales enablement strategies and enhancing operational excellence within the organization.
With a background of 7 years in diverse operational roles in recruitment and the hypergrowth start-up industry, she has gained valuable experience at Dartmouth Partners, WeWork, and Gorillas. Trish is dedicated to optimizing efficiency and fostering a motivating team environment.
She shares nationalities between the Philippines and South Africa (a staunch Springboks supporter) and enjoys travelling the world.
KWASI ADOMAKOH
Divisional Manager – Finance Leadership
Kwasi is an established finance leadership recruiter and has been in the industry since 2015. He brings a wealth of experience of recruiting for various private equity backed and corporate companies.
Kwasi is passionate about delivering a high quality level of service to both candidate and clients, ensuring the full needs are met on both sides. He will be focusing his time split across TMT and Professional Services.
Talk to Kwasi about permanent appointments within TMT and Services: Group and Divisional level, including CFO, FD, FC, Head of FP&A, Head of Finance, Head of Tax, Head of Treasury roles, as well as qualified Finance team builds.
MICHELE VINCIGUERRA
Business Manager – Strategy & Transformation
Target-driven and client-focused senior recruitment professional with proven success recruiting high-calibre staff using a mix of recruiting strategies, while building robust candidate pipelines during 13 years’ rapid progression at a global consulting and life sciences recruitment firm. Proactively gathered, analysed and assimilated quantitative /qualitative data to facilitate problem solving and recruitment of hard-to-find technical skill sets.
In his spare time, Michele loves travelling around the world, playing tennis and practising yoga.
Talk to Michele about Global C-suite and -1 level Management searches for Business Transformation, Restructuring/Turnaround, and key strategic hires that enable organic and inorganic growth.
LEWIS HUTCHINSON
Divisional Manager – Hamburg
Lewis joined Phipps Cameron’s Hamburg office in 2023 where he’s subsequently been promoted to Divisional Manager – Hamburg. Lewis set up and runs the company’s interim CFO offering for European private equity portfolio companies, with his focus on the DACH region. Before Phipps Cameron, Lewis was a Captain in the Intelligence Corps where he worked in the army’s high readiness forces. He also holds an MSc in International Business Administration and BA (Hons) in History.
His hobbies revolve around spending as much time as possible with his wife Marleen and baby son Oskar, who was born in 2024
Talk to Lewis about your interim CFO requirements for PE-backed portfolio companies in the DACH region operating across all sectors.
TIM BAKER
Business Manager – Corporate Development, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Lead
Tim focuses on Corporate Development searches within the UK and European Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare markets.
Tim couples a Bachelors degree in Neuroscience and half a decade of headhunting to bring a unique perspective to this critical global market for Phipps Cameron. Having previously partnered best-in-class Management Consulting and Private Equity firms on global C-Suite and Partner level searches, Tim operates naturally at senior level, with superlative results.
Outside of the office Tim is found looking for great dining spots, and most enjoys travelling internationally to find these! He is a keen rugby player for his local side, Old Tiffinians RFC, and a loyal Arsenal supporter.
Talk to Tim about your corporate development and integration searches within:
Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Consumer Health, Pharmatech, Healthtech, Medtech
JOSH MORRIS
Business Manager – Interim Finance
With 17 years dedicated to finance and accounting recruitment, Josh offers a wealth of experience cultivated across a diverse client base, including SMEs, VC-backed, PE-backed, and Listed organizations.
As a Business Manager at Phipps Cameron, Josh leverages this expertise to specialise in securing senior finance and finance transformation interims for PE-backed businesses, particularly within the dynamic TMT, Financial Services, and Business Services verticals.
He is renowned for providing a quick yet detailed service, focusing on interim and other short-to-mid-term solutions that align perfectly with evolving client demands.
Josh is passionate about fostering entrenched relationships and consistently operating honestly and ethically, with the primary goal of adding value for both clients and candidates. This integrated approach ensures a truly collaborative and successful recruitment journey, built on a foundation of trust and mutual respect.
Away from the office, Josh enjoys life as a Dad to two, passionately supports Spurs, stays active trying to play football to a decent level, and enjoys hunting for lost balls around the golf course.
OLIVER BOORN
Business Manager – Corporate Development, Finance & Strategy – US
Oliver is helping to lead the growth of our US division, with a focus on Corporate Development and M&A searches across the Healthcare and Business Services markets.
He brings over seven years of experience, having worked with both large international and challenger consulting firms, as well as private equity clients, across the US, EMEA, and APAC. His work spans multiple industries, with a particular focus on healthcare and life sciences. He has deep expertise in identifying top-tier strategic talent and understands the impact these individuals can have in driving growth, transformation, and long-term value. His experience includes senior Partner-level appointments as well as building high-performing teams from the ground up.
Outside of work, Oliver stays active through rugby, skiing, and running, and enjoys travelling whenever he gets the chance.
FIONA HUGHES
Senior Consultant – Interim CFO/Financial Leadership
Fiona Joined the Business in September 2022 as a Consultant for Interim Finance. She recently moved from Dublin, Ireland and has since worked in Recruitment within the finance sector mainly focusing on contract roles. Before this she started her recruitment career working with start-up cyber security companies across the UK & USA.
Outside of recruitment, Fiona enjoys running and walking. She recently completed the hackney half marathon and is part of a tag-rugby team. Outside of this she is out and about with friends.
Talk to Fiona about interim appointments within TMT and Services: Group and Divisional level, including CFO, FD, FC, Head of FP&A, Head of Finance, Head of Tax, Head of Treasury roles, as well as qualified Finance team builds.
NICOLA BONNER
Senior Consultant – Corporate Development, Financial Services
Nicola is in the Financial Services team, within the corporate development division. She identifies talent for PE portcos and ambitious corporates within this space.
Nicola has a background in Investment Banking & Private Equity search . She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Finance and an MSc in Human Resource Management.
Outside of work, Nicola enjoys going to concerts and shows, travelling to visit family and socialising with friends.
Talk to Nicola about your corporate development and integration searches within:
Wealth Management, Insurance/Broking, Fund Administration, and Corporate Trust Services, Fintech/Payments
KEKE MANDIGAL
Senior Consultant – Corporate Development, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Keke works in Technology, Media and Telecommunications markets within the Corporate Development team, networking with PE-backed businesses and ambitious corporates alike.
Keke has a background in Financial Services recruitment within Investment Banking and Private Equity for 3 years where she headhunted for juniors and seniors across all sectors. She went to University of Bournemouth where she studied Accounting and Business.
For fun, Keke enjoys travelling (she backpacked around Asia for 8 months then lived in Australia for 2 years), reading books, going to the gym, and going for nice dinners around the city.
Talk to Keke about your Corporate Development and Integration searches within: Software, Data/Information, Cyber, Fibre/Infrastructure, Telecoms, Advertising, Commerce, Media, B2B/Tech-enabled Services
ANDRE LEITAO
Senior Consultant – Corporate Development, Interim & Permanent Hiring
Andre leads corporate development searches for perm and interim within TMT, Services & Industrials at upper, mid and junior level.
He is characterised by his ability to deliver excellent candidate profiles at pace.
During his downtime, Andre enjoys time in the amateur boxing ring, visiting his native Lisbon, and seeking out the best ramen London has to offer.
Talk to Andre about your corporate development search within:
Permanent hiring –
– TMT – Software, data/information, cyber, fibre/infrastructure, telecoms, advertising, commerce, media, B2B/tech-enabled services
– Services & Industrials – Business Services, Diversified Industrials, Manufacturing, Hard Products, P&U, Infrastructure and Logistics and Services
Interim hiring –
All sector verticals – covering all aspects of origination, M&A incl disposals, M&A strategy and integration
HARRY TURNER
Senior Consultant – Finance Leadership
Harry brings over a decade of experience in executive search, partnering with ambitious international businesses to deliver high-impact hires. His proactive, consultative approach enables him to add lasting value to both clients and candidates.
Within our Finance Division, Harry sits within the Financial Services vertical, working with private equity portcos and global corporates to place entrepreneurial, transformational Finance professionals.
Outside of work, Harry enjoys football, swimming, and socialising, and is a keen Spurs fan.
Talk to Harry about permanent appointments within FS: Group and Divisional level, including CFO, FD, FC, Head of FP&A, Head of Finance, Head of Tax, Head of Treasury roles, as well as qualified Finance team builds.
ANA SARJVELADZE
Consultant – Interim Finance Leadership (DACH) Hamburg
Ana oversees interim finance services for European private equity portfolio companies, with a particular focus on the DACH region. She’s been a team member of the Hamburg office since 2023, before which she worked as a project manager and in-house recruiter across various sectors.
Outside of work, Ana values spending quality time with family and friends and enjoys life in Hamburg. Originally from Georgia, she travels back home from time to time and supports the Georgian national rugby team.
Talk to Ana about your interim finance searches within private equity-backed mid-cap companies across the DACH region. She specializes in Finance Director, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Controller roles.
ONAM AGARWAL
Consultant – Finance Leadership (DACH) Hamburg
Onam joined the Phipps Cameron Hamburg office in 2023 after successfully completing her MSc in Management. She brings international experience and perspectives to her management of the company’s permanent Finance Leadership offering for the European private equity portfolio companies, where she covers a range of roles up to Head of Finance across sectors.
Outside of work, Onam is passionate about staying active and creative. She enjoys going to concerts, dance workshops, reading, cooking, and travelling around sunny beaches.
MELANIE REID
Consultant – Finance Leadership
Melanie joined Phipps Cameron in June 2024 as a Consultant within the Finance Leadership team. She specialises in leading CFO and finance leadership searches across the UK and European Consumer & Retail markets.
Melanie brings a strong background in risk management, internal controls, and compliance headhunting within FTSE250s and SMEs. Prior to her career in recruitment, she spent four years working as a corporate paralegal at an international law firm in Mauritius.
Outside of work, Melanie enjoys learning new languages, travelling, cooking, and dancing.
Talk to Melanie about permanent appointments within Consumer, Retail, Travel & Tourism: Group and Divisional level, including CFO, FD, FC, Head of FP&A, Head of Finance, Head of Tax, Head of Treasury roles, as well as qualified Finance team builds.
HENRY LYNN
Consultant – Strategy & Transformation
Henry spent the last two years in Private Equity recruitment. He now specialises in truly understanding candidates’ profiles to ensure successful process outcomes. Henry works across our interim and permanent Strategy & Transformation practice partnering with private equity, listed and corporate businesses to deliver strategists, transformation leadership and program teams to deliver top line growth, cost out and restructuring initiatives.
Outside of work, Henry plays rugby on the weekends and runs during the week.
Talk to Henry about Strategy and Transformation roles across value creation, restructuring and growth space. He is a Consumer and Industrials specialist with clients from FTSE to PE/VC backed businesses.
SAUL BAYJOO
Consultant – Corporate Development
Saul sits within the Business Services vertical in Corporate Development, partnering ambitious portcos and corporates to build best-in-class teams within this high-growth space.
With previous experience covering recruitment, sales and a stint in insurance booking, Saul brings a solution-focused skillset and a fast paced, high-quality approach to his searches.
Recreationally, Saul enjoys the theatre, reading non-fiction, and socialising with friends.
Talk to Saul about your corporate development and integration searches within: Business Services, covering all white and blue collar sub-sectors.
VICTORIA BERNAL
Consultant – Corporate Development, Sector Generalist for US
Victoria is part of our North American corporate development team, specialising in US-based searches for in-house M&A talent and collaborating with portfolio companies and global corporations.
Her extensive background in Investor Relations and Fundraising across both the US and Europe has equipped her with a sharp eye for exceptional talent, particularly within private equity, venture capital, and asset management sectors.
As a twin, Victoria is no stranger to competition—she jokes that growing up with someone who always wants to one-up you makes you naturally driven to succeed. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, socializing with friends, and staying active through padel and golf.
FELIPE SAENZ
Consultant – Corporate Development TMT – US
Felipe is a part of the North America (TMT) Corporate Development team and focuses on partnering with portcos and global corporations to build strong in-house M&A teams through strategic hiring. His background in placing top tier talent within the demanding environments of M&A Advisory and Private Capital has equipped him with a deep understanding of the skills and expertise required for successful corporate development teams. Outside of recruitment Felipe is an avid golfer but spends more time looking for his golf ball than actually playing. He is also a Bass player and loves Jazz and Classical music. In his free time he likes travelling and eating local street food.
Talk to Felipe about your TMT Corporate Development Searches.
DANIEL GLEED
Research & Delivery Consultant
Daniel is a leader in our Research & Delivery Hub, working across the three divisions globally to enable outstanding client and candidate experience via facilitating access to the best talent and opportunities, respectively. Daniel brings half a decade of search experience, working in global banking, investment and corporate finance talent landscapes. He leverages this to partner our search leads in meeting the high standards of ambitious international businesses within corporate development, strategy, transformation and finance searches.
Outside of work, Daniel plays as much golf as fits around his schedule as an Arsenal fan.
Talk to Daniel about your corporate development, strategy, transformation and finance searches, globally.
ALBA AMIGO
Research & Delivery Consultant
Alba studied Psychology in her hometown in Spain, a foundation that has shaped her career. She began her professional journey as a researcher three years ago, specialising in accounting and finance across various sectors, including consumer goods, media, aviation and real estate. With a genuine interest in supporting candidates to find the right opportunities, Alba is always happy to offer advice and guidance to those seeking career support.
Outside of work, Alba is passionate about music and live events (you might even bump into her at a gig!), enjoys practising yoga, and is balancing her interests with learning Korean.
LÉA DE GRAMONT
Research & Delivery Consultant
Léa studied Art History in Paris before completing two master’s degrees; one in Business Management and Art, and another in Law and Business, in the UK. She began her career at Christie’s before moving into recruitment, where she specialised in mid-to-senior-level hiring across the UK and France, placing numerous candidates within the cultural and arts sectors.
Now as a Research and Delivery Consultant at Phipps Cameron, Léa brings a strategic and relationship approach to talent acquisition. She focuses on developing the French market, particularly across Finance, M&A, and Strategy/Transformation.
Outside of work, Léa is passionate about art, good food, and travel. You’ll often find her discovering hidden gem restaurants or enjoying a new exhibition.
CORINNA TAYLOR
Office Manager/EA/DPO
In her spare time Corinna can be found trawling old bookshops, independent bookshops, regular bookshops! She loves F1, the theatre, the cinema, live music, travelling, visiting family in Ireland, and most of all, spending time with her family.
JASMINE AGRES
Operations Executive
Jasmine joined the PCR Operations team in November 2023 as an Operations Executive. Prior to that, her previous roles included Knowledge and Administration in the search industry.
Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys travelling, participating in church activities, and is a foodie coffee lover, constantly on the lookout for the best food and cafes in London.