Oct 2025 – Nov 2025 · 1 mo · Germany · Remote

• Supporting on some critical hires across Design, Production, Art, Code and more. Helping the studio continue to scale and grow.

Dec 2024 – Apr 2025 · 4 mos · United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Collaborating exclusively with Plaion, I led the talent acquisition process for a series of pivotal roles across their Brand, Marketing, and Business Insights teams.
• This exclusive partnership allowed me to deliver tailored recruitment solutions, connecting Plaion with exceptional talent to drive their ambitious goals forward.

Jan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• As Managing Director, I led one of the games industry’s most established recruitment agencies, combining executive leadership with business development strategy to drive growth for both clients and the business.
• 🔹 Business Development & Commercial Growth
• Secured and expanded partnerships with major studios and publishers worldwide, scaling multiple accounts into multiple six-figure revenue streams.
• Opened new markets and positioned the company as a trusted partner for publishers, independents, and co-dev service providers in both AAA and mobile spaces.
• Designed and launched new service models (embedded, retained, contingent, subscription), aligning commercial approach to client needs and long-term growth.
• Represented the business globally at Gamescom, GDC, and other key industry events, building C-level relationships and strengthening brand visibility.
• Oversaw P&L, strategic planning, and operations, achieving consistent commercial performance while navigating industry challenges.
• 🔹 Talent & Leadership
• Partnered with studios to design and deliver talent strategies across technical, creative, and leadership functions.
• Built and scaled high-performing internal teams, mentoring consultants into senior leadership positions.
• Implemented hiring and delivery strategies that improved time-to-hire, retention, and client satisfaction.
• This role allowed me to combine deep industry knowledge with a growth-focused, client-first approach, building long-term partnerships and positioning Aardvark Swift as a trusted global partner.

Jun 2016 – Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos

• Promoted to Director and Partner, I led a 16-person team and played a key role in shaping company strategy, commercial growth, and client partnerships.
• 🔹 Business Development & Client Strategy
• Expanded and strengthened key global accounts through strategic hiring advice and trusted client relationships.
• Partnered with studios and publishers to design recruitment strategies aligned with growth and delivery needs.
• Negotiated and managed long-term agreements, ensuring consistent revenue performance.
• 🔹 Leadership & Delivery
• Directed recruitment across core disciplines including art, animation, and production, while maintaining hands-on delivery for senior and niche roles worldwide.
• Mentored and developed consultants into senior leaders, building a high-performance, commercially minded team.
• Fostered a culture of client-first delivery, accountability, and growth.
• This role combined commercial development, account expansion, and leadership, laying the foundation for my transition into Managing Director.

Jan 2013 – Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Led a 12-person team delivering senior and hard-to-fill hires for international developers and publishers, while expanding client partnerships and shaping long-term recruitment strategies.
• 🔹 Business Development & Client Partnerships
• Partnered with studios and publishers to design and implement tailored recruitment strategies and talent pipelines.
• Expanded relationships into multi-discipline, multi-territory accounts, creating repeat business and long-term trust.
• Represented the company at industry events, building visibility and client connections.
• 🔹 Talent Acquisition & Team Leadership
• Specialised in global search for mid–C-level hires across technical, creative, and leadership functions.
• Built strong candidate networks and long-term relationships with hiring managers across the games industry.
• Managed, trained, and supported a 12-person team to deliver consistently on challenging assignments.

Jan 2009 – Dec 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Specialist recruiter for global games developers and technology clients, combining delivery expertise with business development and strategic client partnership.
• Highlights:
• Identified, sourced, and placed senior hires across four continents, covering both permanent and contract positions
• Developed and managed key client relationships, providing strategic hiring advice and talent planning support
• Negotiated contracts and terms, driving repeat business and strengthening long-term partnerships
• Built deep candidate networks in highly competitive and niche skill areas within the games industry

Jun 2006 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Sourcing talent and building relationships within the video games industry.
• Experience of filling a variety of roles including; Programmers, Software Engineers, Artists, Game Designers, Producers, Audio Designer/Engineers, Level Designers, Project Managers and Development Managers, from Junior through to Senior levels.

Aug 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · United Kingdom

• The original and best Video Games Industry FPL League in association with SpecialEffect and First Touch Games.
• Raising over £5000 (and counting) for SpecialEffect since 2022.

Apr 2004 – Oct 2004 · 6 mos · Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Inbound and outbound sales of package holidays.