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Jon Smith
Chairman of CNA Executive Search
Lisa Cromwell
Executive Assistant to Jon Smith
Nick Sprang
A Director of CNA whose role is to support the Partners in coordinating bespoke search solutions for clients across all of the CNA offices. Also coordinating a team of search consultants who are experienced in finding Board Level solutions across all sectors.
Accounting & Finance
Avi Swain is a Senior Partner responsible for the Accounting and Finance sector.
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Avi Swain is a Chartered Accountant with more than twenty years experience in Accounting and Finance with reputed names like Pepsico International, Entrepreneurial Food Group and Bacardi at senior levels in the UK and South East Asia. |
Banking - Corporate & Retail
Michelle Nursey is a Senior Partner responsible for the Retail and Corporate Banking sectors.
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Michelle primarily focuses on assignments in the Wealth Management, Corporate and Commercial markets, her experience also encompasses Retail, Credit, Risk, Product Development, Marketing, Mortgage and Commercial Property Finance. Recognised within the industry, Michelle personally works at mid management to senior executive level. |
Banking & Finance
Jim Smith is a Senior Partner responsible for Banking and Finance sectors.
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Jim has built a high reputation for quality of candidate and candidate management with some of the country's major Banks. Clients regularly comment on the quality of candidate and the closeness of the match to their requirements which mostly stems from Jim's knowledge and experience in the industry. |
Banking & Finance
Lee Mason is a Senior Partner responsible for Banking and Finance sectors.
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Lee worked in the banking sector for HSBC before moving into recruitment in 1998. Lee has played key leadership roles and has been responsible for placing 100's of senior professionals from trainee to Director Level. |
Chemical Industry
Carol Graham is a Senior Partner responsible for the Chemical Industry sector.
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Carole was a senior member of the Chemicals sector team for 9 years before taking over management of the division in 2010. Her successful activity in finding high-flying Directors/Senior Managers is truly global with many long established clients being based in Europe and the USA. |
Civil Engineering
Mark Bolton is a Senior Partner responsible for the Civil Engingeering sector.
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Mark works extensively within the engineering market and has established networks within civil engineering, engineering, utilities, renewable energy and technology. |
Commercial FMCG/B2B & Public Sector Education
Stephen Pugh is a Senior Partner responsible for the Business to Business, FMCG and Education sectors.
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Steve leads two specialist teams - the first working primarily on commercial FMCG/B2B positions and the second engaged in the Public Sector and concentrating on Education and Training appointments.
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Confectionery, Snack Foods & Bakery
Peter Smith is a Senior Partner responsible for the Food sector.
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Peter is a Principal Consultant for the Food Industry specialising in Confectionery, Snack Foods, Biscuits, Bakery, Cakes and Desserts. Over the last 10 years he has placed candidates into situations ranging from Middle Management to Board Level positions and in disciplines such as Sales and Marketing, General Management, Production, Technical, NPD and Export.
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Construction in the Built Environment
David Mantle is a Senior Partner responsible for Construction in the Built Environment sector.
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David is the principal consultant for Construction in the Built Environment Field. He has successfully filled executive positions in Main Contracting as well as specialist areas such as Public sector, Professional bodies and PFI consortia. |
Construction Hire & Equipment
Stephen Halling is a Senior Partner responsible for manufacturers supplying tools, equipment and consumables to the construction, hire and consumer DIY sectors.
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Stephen is the principle CNA consultant managing search assignments in the hire and construction equipment sectors. His clients include SME and Blue Chip manufacturers supplying plant, machinery, tools and associated consumables. Carrying out searches when specific account or distribution channel knowledge is required is also a specialism of this office. |
Defence & Aerospace
Chris Boot is a Senior Partner responsible for the Defence & Aerospace sectors
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Chris established the CNA Defence and Aerospace Division in 2003, building an enviable client list which now spans the UK, mainland Europe, USA, and Asia, thus enabling him to handle assignments on a global basis.
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Electronic Component Industry
Keith Dickins is a Senior Partner responsible for the Electronic Component Industry sector.
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Keith specialises in roles within the Electronic Component Manufacturing and Distribution sector. His client base consists of both domestic & multinational manufacturers & distributors of electronic components & sub-assemblies such as semiconductors, electro-mechanical and interconnect products, passives, power supplies & cable harnesses etc. |
Fashion & Retail
Nick Thompson is a Senior Partner responsible for the Fashion & Retail sectors.
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Since founding CNA's Fashion Practice in 2000 Nick has built strong relationships with the leadership of the major Fashion Retailers of the UK. |
iGaming, Social Media & Hi-Tech
Gavin Chase is a Senior Partner responsible for the gaming, gambling & hi-tech sectors
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Gavin's success in the Recruitment Industry as a head hunter and executive search professional has led to over a thousand placements at Senior Levels in the top 500 FTSE/Nasdaq Blue Chip Corporations across the globe. |
HR, Compensation & Benefits
Marty Richards MCIPD is a Senior Partner responsible for the HR sector.
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Marty is the principal consultant for HR and Compensation & Benefits roles covering all industry sectors across the board. Marty has successfully appointed a number of high calibre candidates into roles from Senior Director Level through to Head of Reward and more junior to mid management levels. |
IT Management
Baz Lakhani is a Senior Partner responsible for IT Management.
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Headed by Baz Lakhani, the IT Management Division focuses on assisting CIOs and their management teams in recruiting the best and most suitable candidates for their specific roles and requirements. |
IT & Telecoms EMEA/SAM/APAC
Henk Schouten is a Senior Partner responsible for the IT & Telecoms sectors in EMEA/SAM/APAC
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Henk Schouten has headed the Executive Search arm for technology vendors since 2004 and has successfully placed sales manager, directors and VP's across EMEA, Russia, South America and APAC. |
Life Science & Healthcare
John Jebb (Ph.D.) is a Senior Partner responsible for the Life Science sector.
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John manages specialist Executive Search Assignments across the Life Science and Healthcare sectors in support of clients in the following industries: Agriculture, Animal Feed, Animal Health, Biofuels, Biotechnology, Environment, Food, Medical Devices, Petfood and Pharmaceuticals. |
Luxury Fashion & Retail
Gail Flello is a Senior Partner responsible for the Luxury Fashion & Retail sectors.
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Gail specialises in Retail & Retail Fashion appointments, from High Street to Luxury & from 'fast fashion' to branded. Typical roles include Brand Management, Buying, Category Management, Design, E-commerce, Garment/Fabric Technology, Marketing & Merchandising . |
Management Consultancy
Ruth Radnan-Skibin is a Senior Partner responsible for the Management Consultanncy sector.
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Ruth specialises in the Management Consulting arena, and has also expanded into Internal Consulting, Project Management, Process/Performance Improvement and Procurement. |
Pharmaceutical
Disha Solanki is a Senior Partner responsible for the Pharmaceutical sector
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Disha manages specialist search assignments within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare. Assignments undertaken are typically mid management to senior executive roles. |
SAP
Stephen Hall FRIP is a Senior Partner at CNA and CEO at Saphire International Limited, CNA's SAP recuitment division.
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SAPhire International Limited is a specialist in the SAP world, providing retained search, contingency, contract and Interim recruitment solutions to end users and consultancies alike. |
Supply Chain
Mick Roberts is a Senior Partner responsible for the Supply Chain sector.
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Mick is Principal Consultant for Supply Chain positions in industries as diverse as Aerospace, Engineering, Food and Drink, Medical Products, Retail, FMCG and Electronics as well as the Public Sector. |
Transport, Utilities & Renewable Energy
Robert Dixon is a Senior Partner for the Transport sector encompassing Bus, Rail, Aviation, Ports, Engineering & Utilities.
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Robert Dixon specialises in finding senior management for the transport, utility and renewable energy sectors. These may sound disparate but they all share the need for good leadership, strong operational skills and an understanding of engineering. Above all they need people who can make things happen. |
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