Software and services

Technology has created a paradigm shift in services toward speed and precision. Every transformation depends on continuous release software development. Software companies are transforming business models to provide faster, more intuitive applications and operability, bespoke to and editable by the customer. Cloud and virtualisation enables disruptive new business models. Companies that are agile, innovative, and performance-driven will corner the growth in market and value. The competition for talent has never been fiercer.

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  • Jonathan Lee

    Jonathan Lee

    Partner

    Jonathan Lee
    Jonathan Lee
    +44 (0)20 7220 1804
    London

    Jonathan leads the Tech 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.

  • Hope Hughes

    Hope Hughes

    Principal

    Hope Hughes
    Hope Hughes
    +44 (0)20 7220 0258
    London

    Hope is a member of the Tech practice with a focus on functional roles covering technology, product, data and AI.

    Prior experience: Jagex.

    Education: History and Politics at the University of Exeter.

  • Andy Stevens

    Andy Stevens

    Principal

    Andy Stevens
    Andy Stevens
    +44 (0)20 7220 0275
    London

    Andy is a member of the Tech practice and works on assignments across sub-sectors, with a focus on B2B software and IT services.

    Education: Geography at the University of Oxford.

  • Grace Wookey

    Grace Wookey

    Principal

    Grace Wookey
    Grace Wookey
    +44 (0)20 7220 0256
    London

    Grace is a member of the Tech practice and works on assignments across sub-sectors, 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 the University of Birmingham.

  • Patrick Hayes

    Patrick Hayes

    Senior Associate

    Patrick Hayes
    Patrick Hayes
    +44 (0)20 7220 1809
    London

    Patrick is a member of the Tech practice and works on assignments across the sector.

    Education: English Literature and History at the University of Nottingham.

  • Billy Buddell

    Billy Buddell

    Associate

    Billy Buddell
    Billy Buddell
    +44 (0)20 7220 0279
    London

    Billy is a member of the Financial Officers and Tech practices and works on assignments across both sectors.

    Prior experience: Smart Research HR.

    Education: English at the University of Exeter. International Politics at SOAS.

  • Olivia Hopkinson

    Olivia Hopkinson

    Associate

    Olivia Hopkinson
    Olivia Hopkinson
    +44 (0)20 7220 0281
    London

    Olivia is a member of the Financial Officers and Tech practices and works on assignments across both sectors.

    Education: English Law and French Law at the University of Exeter.

  • Pip Winchester

    Pip Winchester

    Associate

    Pip Winchester
    Pip Winchester
    +44 (0)20 7220 0293
    London

    Pip is a member of the Financial Officers and Tech practices and works on assignments across both sectors.

    Education: German at the University of Bristol.

  • Rosie Leslie

    Rosie Leslie

    Senior Executive Assistant

    Rosie Leslie
    Rosie Leslie
    +44 (0)20 7220 1805
    London

    Rosie is a Senior Executive Assistant in the Corporate practice and is a member of Blackwood’s Finance, Administration, and IT Group.

    Education: Psychology at City, University of London.