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

Function Specialisms: Commercial & Marketing / Finance / HR & People / Operations & Manufacturing / General Management / C-Suite

Industry Specialisms: Consumer & FMCG / Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences / Manufacturing / Private Equity-Backed Businesses

Regions: Western Europe / Central & Eastern Europe / Nordics / Central Asia / Middle East / North America

Katya has over a decade of in-house talent acquisition and HR leadership experience across some of the world's most recognisable consumer and life sciences brands. She began her recruitment career at Kimberly-Clark, where she built and led hiring functions across Eastern Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and Western Europe — covering markets including Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands — before a short-term assignment supporting recruitment across the Gulf Cooperation Council. She went on to hold senior HRBP and People Partner roles at Avon across the Nordics and Central Asia, leading talent strategy through significant business transformation, and at MSD where she deepened her experience in the highly regulated pharmaceuticals sector. Most recently, as Executive Search Practice Leader at Evolve HR Solutions, she has focused on senior and executive-level search for manufacturing and finance mandates, partnering with private equity firms and global industry leaders. Educated at Moscow State University, Katya is now UK-based and brings a genuinely international perspective and strong cross-border networks to every assignment.

Email: katya@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.