We have extensive experience across sectors, geographies and roles

Amanda is the Managing Partner and a member of the Investment Banking, Private Equity, Board and Executive Assessment practices. She advises on leadership development, team effectiveness and senior appointments across investment banking, private equity and the boardroom. Prior to Blackwood, Amanda worked at Morgan Stanley; she spent ten years in Mergers & Acquisitions in London and New York before becoming COO of the Investment Banking Division EMEA. She is a certified professional executive coach, Meyler Campbell Mastered, AC and WABC accredited and qualified with the British Psychological Society in psychometrics, including Hogan, FIRO-B, NEO PI-R, Wave, G-LJI, LJI, Implicitly®, TKI and MBTI®.

Prior experience: Morgan Stanley

Education: English & Law at Cambridge University

Martina is a Partner and member of the Financial Services Practice. She has a particular expertise in moving and building teams and defining the strategy and execution of building new routes to market. She has worked extensively on the firm’s Diversity initiatives and is also an Ambassador for The Diversity Project.

Prior experience: Goldman Sachs

Education: Politics & Philosophy at Bristol University

Harry is a Partner and Chair of the Financial Services Practice. He has particular expertise in advising clients on succession planning, strategic reviews and working with start-up groups ahead of launch. Prior to joining Blackwood, Harry worked within search focusing on investment management and corporate finance. He started his career as an Assistant Fund Manager at Smith & Williamson Investment Management. Harry is a Trustee of the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation and a member of the MCC Nominations Committee.

Prior experience: Smith & Williamson Investment Management

Education: Theology & Anthropology at Durham University

Maria leads the Consumer Practice. She has extensive experience advising international clients in all sub-sectors of consumer, included branded fashion and luxury goods.

Prior experience: MBS Group, Korn Ferry, Skill Capital

Education: Latin American Literature & Politics, University College London

Jonathan leads the Technology Practice and co-leads the FinTech Practice. He has worked extensively across media, entertainment and technology enablement with a particular focus on the digital optimisation of businesses.

Prior experience: The Zygos Partnership, Russell Reynolds

Education: Sports Science at Durham University

Chris leads the Financial Officers Practice as well as Blackwood’s regional coverage, with responsibility for the firm's activities in the North and Midlands, advising businesses on board level succession, management changes and leadership effectiveness.

Education: French & German at Oxford University

Chris leads the Financial Officers Practice as well as Blackwood’s regional coverage, with responsibility for the firm's activities in the North and Midlands, advising businesses on board level succession, management changes and leadership effectiveness.

Education: French & German at Oxford University

Jenny is a Principal in the Financial Officers Practice with expertise in Group CFO, Group Financial Controller and Group FP&A hiring. She largely focuses on searches in B2C related sectors.

Prior experience: Korn Ferry

Education: Spanish & Italian at St Andrews University

Charlee is a Principal in the Financial Officers Practice. She has expertise in Group CFO and regional finance roles across the UK, Benelux and Scandinavia. She largely focuses on B2B businesses across the services and technology sectors.

Prior experience: Walker Hamill

Education: Geography at Sussex University

Archie is a member of the Financial Officers Practice and works on assignments across all practice areas.

Education: War Studies & History at King’s College London; Contemporary Chinese Studies at Oxford University

Katie is an Executive Assistant in the Corporate Practice and a member of Blackwood’s Finance, Administration and IT Group.

Education: Adult Health Nursing at Cardiff University

Jonathan leads the Technology Practice and co-leads the FinTech Practice. He has worked extensively across media, entertainment and technology enablement with a particular focus on the digital optimisation of businesses.

Prior experience: The Zygos Partnership, Russell Reynolds

Education: Sports Science at Durham University

Grace is a member of the Technology Practice and works on assignments across the sector, with a focus on B2B software and IT services. Prior to joining Blackwood, Grace worked at a specialist recruitment firm with a focus on the life sciences sector.

Prior experience: Meet Recruitment

Education: Economics at Birmingham University