ABOUT US

No matter the challenge we partner with you to provide solutions, insight and people to help you achieve your goals.

With associates based in all regions the global team is led by;

  • Julia founded Taylor Osborne in 2005 and has extensive experience across the industry. Throughout her 20-year career, Julia has in-depth experience advising global organisations on all aspects of people and talent solutions. As well as overseeing the commercial activities and operations of the business she retains key client relationships globally. Julia graduated from Newcastle University in Classical Studies and has since studied organisational design. Julia sailed from China to the UK in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2009-2010 and played Lacrosse for England until 2004.

    Email: jtaylor@taylorosborne.co.uk

  • Function Specialisms: Financial Officers / HR / Board

    Industry Specialisms: Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences / Industrial / Consumer

    Regions: Europe / US

    Karin has over 25 years HR and Research experience.  She started her career in 1994 doing senior recruitment at Harrods and since then she has worked across all sectors and functions. She is specialist in finance and board level positions and has worked on global assignments. She graduated from Newcastle in Geography and has lived all over the world.

 

  • Julia joined Taylor Osborne in 2011 as a Researcher and since then she has worked extensively with our clients across all services.  Julia has worked in the Executive Research and Recruitment industry since 2009 managing Board and Director level appointments and prior to this she worked for a Hedge Fund Company in New York.  She is experienced within Consumer Services and FS and has worked with SME’s to FTSE 100 organisations in the UK, EMEA, US, Australia and Thailand.  Julia is a graduate of the American University, Washington DC.  Julia works with all our clients to ensure we continue to provide the best service for our clients.

    Email: julia.connor@taylorosborne.co.uk

  • Louise has 25 years’ experience in HR and Office Management. She has worked with companies such as Heineken and Edrington providing support on Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Graduate Recruitment and Employee Induction. Louise works closely with our clients, the team at Taylor Osborne and our Associates to provide support and help with the smooth running of client projects and our events.

    Email: louise@taylorosborne.co.uk

  • Function Specialism: C-Suite, Marketing, Commercial, and HR.

    Industry Specialism: Industrial, Consumer Goods and Services, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, FS, Business and Professional Services and Technology, Communications and Media

    Regions: Global

    With over 25 years of distinguished experience in executive search and talent research, Rose Mattock brings unparalleled expertise in identifying and securing top-tier leadership talent across multiple industries. She specializes in talent mapping, organizational structure analysis, and comprehensive market intelligence.

    Rose has held senior positions at leading executive search firms including Fortune Hill, FHR where she managed high-profile search assignments across EMEA, US, Asia Pacific, and LATAM markets. Her track record includes successfully delivering complex Board-level appointments and building high-performing research teams.

    Known for her data-driven yet agile approach, Rose combines rigorous research methodologies with deep industry networks to deliver exceptional outcomes for ambitious organisations seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive business performance.

 

  • Harry Slatcher-Thwaites - Executive Research Professional

    An emerging talent in the executive search industry, Harry Slatcher-Thwaites brings fresh perspectives and analytical rigor to talent acquisition and market intelligence. As Executive Research Assistant at he contributes to high-impact talent solutions for global organisations across multiple sectors.

    Key Sectors: Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial & Engineering, Professional & Business Services, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)

    Harry graduated from the University of Southampton with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (2021-2024), bringing strong analytical and research skills to his role. His background provides valuable perspective on global markets, demographic trends, and data analysis.

  • Function Specialisms: Board, C-suite and Senior Leadership across all roles: functional and technical specialists include:
    Chair; NED; CEO; COO; CFO; CRO; CCO; FD, CSO, ESG leadership across all disciplines including Blue Carbon, Nature and Social Based credits, sustainable supply, regenerative agriculture, food tech, proteins et al

    Industry Specialisms: Tech / Industrial / Manufacturing - Healthcare; Research, Technology and Innovation; Clean Technologies, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology; Environment; Consumer/CPG; Engineering and Infrastructure; Agriculture, Forestry and Smallholder Farming; Manufacturing; Education; Energy and Utilities; Distribution and Warehousing; Data centres; Public Sector; Management Consulting and Advisory; Venture Capital; Biotech; Food.

    Regions: Global with a specialism in Africa, North America and UK/Europe.

    Lucy has worked in executive search for over 25 years, having originally read law at the University of Reading and College of Law, Guildford (1997).

 

  • Function Specialism: Legal

    Industry Specialism: Pharma and life Sciences / Industrial / Professional Services

    Regions: Asia / Europe / US / Africa

    Nicola has extensive experience across many industry sectors and works with many of our legal clients. Nicola trained as a lawyer working for the Crown Prosecution Service across the UK.

  • Function Specialism: C-Suite / Board/ Operations / Strategy / Commercial officers

    Industry Specialism: Financial Services / Media / Healthcare / Manufacturing / FMCG.

    Regions: EMEA / US / Asia

    Verity is an experienced global research partner offering executive search, research, talent intelligence and strategic insight. She has over 20 years' experience working in a global environment including living and working in Zurich for 4 years.

    She manages senior talent hires and provides talent mapping, intelligence and screening across specific sectors including financial services, media, healthcare and manufacturing/FMCG.

    She has extensive experience working on C-Level and divisional director searches across the globe including Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia.

 

  • Function Specialism: Commercial / Engineering / C-Suite / Legal

    Industry Specialism: Industrial / Manufacturing

    Regions: Asia / Africa

    Suzie has extensive experience is sourcing senior executives. Suzie started her career in London gold trading and went onto establish the Hong kong gold desk for Johnson Matthey. She now works with our industrial clients on C-Suite and Director roles.

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  • Function Specialism: C-Suite / Board / General Management

    Industry Specialism: Industrial / FMCG / Leisure / Automotive / Construction / Retail / FS / Professional Services sectors

    Regions: EMEA / US / Asia

    Robert is a proactive generalist researcher with 20 plus years’ experience in retained executive search. His has extensive experience filling senior level roles, usually C-suite positions, both nationwide and internationally for our clients in the Industrial, FMCG, Leisure, Automotive, Construction, Retail FS and Professional Services sectors.

 

  • Function Specialism: Marketing and Communications / Creative / Design

    Industry Specialism: Marketing / PR / Communications / Corporate Affairs / Design

    Regions: EMEA / US / Asia

    Clare is an Executive Search Consultant with over 15 years’ experience, specialising within PR, Advertising and Marketing sectors. With a sharp eye for talent, she has worked for some impressive agencies and in-house clients. She has a wealth of experience to offer recruiting mid to senior level roles, including C-suite, for both UK and international positions.

  • Jim acts as advisor and NED to a number of businesses and was former strategy and commercial director at Lloyds Banking Group. Jim works with the team providing financial services sector knowledge and advises on strategy, our operating model and organisation design.

 

  • Functions: Operations, Supply Chain, Finance (CFO), Sales/Commercial, Human Resources (HR), Research & Development (R&D), Marketing, General Management/C-Suite

    Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, FMCG, Financial Services, Industrial & Engineering, Hospitality & Leisure, Consumer Goods, Technology, and Professional Services

    With over 15 years of proven expertise in executive recruitment research, Mike Betts has established himself as a trusted partner to search consultants and global organisations seeking exceptional leadership talent. He delivers comprehensive talent solutions from market mapping to successful placements.

    Mike combines analytical rigor from his Computer Science background with deep recruitment expertise to deliver accurate, high-quality results. His approach focuses on understanding organisational needs, mapping talent landscapes comprehensively, and identifying leaders who can drive business transformation across EMEA, US, Asia Pacific, and LATAM markets.

  • Function Specialisms: HR & People Leadership / Technology & Digital / Consulting & Professional Services

    Industry Specialisms: Technology & Software / Telecommunications / Financial Services

    Regions: EMEA / MEA / East Africa

    Anne has over 15 years of talent acquisition and HR leadership experience. She started her career in 2006 at KenCall EPz in telecommunications, progressing to HR Manager before joining IBM where she spent 10 years in senior talent and HR roles across Dubai and East Africa. She now specializes in executive search, combining her deep HR expertise with international experience to deliver leadership appointments across multiple sectors. She holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa and has studied at Harvard University.

 

  • We are currently hiring.

“...Finally, I would like to thank you for your professionalism, indeed you have been one of the best head-hunters I have interacted with. I look forward to working with you in the future”
— Worldwide Business Development Director (Pharma Multinational)