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Sharon Clark

Operations Director

Sharon is a senior member of the Compass Executives management team. She brings career-long exposure to HR and executive search and is extensively networked throughout the health and social care sectors.

Kieran Mouser, BA (Hons)

Associate Director - Research

Kieran is an Associate Director at Compass Executives where he heads up the research team. He has worked for the Executive Search arm for many years and manages our dedicated in-house research team. In addition, he personally delivers high level mandates across the health, social care, education and life sciences sectors.

David Bland, BA (Hons), ACIM

Director of Marketing

David is Director of Marketing at Compass Executives. Having joined in 2016, he is responsible for all aspects of the marketing strategy, day-to-day internal and external communications and brand awareness for the Executives team, as well as full marketing ownership for all Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS) brands.

Laura Johnson, CMktr, ACIM

Head of Design

Laura is Head of Design at Compass Executives. Joining in early 2020, she is responsible for all external content design so as to ensure a first-class brand experience for Clients and Candidates alike. In addition to her day-to-day responsibilities for the Executives team, she also is responsible for all aspects of marketing design for all Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS) brands.

André Pacan, BSc (Hons)

Senior Research Associate

André joined Compass Executives in 2023, following a successful 6 years experience of working within business operations across Corporate M&A and Healthcare. At Compass Executives, André supports the consultants throughout our research process to deliver C-suite mandates across health, social care, and life sciences sectors.

Richard Gould, FREC DipRP

Senior Research Associate

Richard is a Senior Executive Researcher for Compass Executives as an Executive Researcher following a highly successful 15 years’ experience as a recruitment consultant for the executive Accountancy and Finance markets. Richard’s experience spans both boutique services, and large-scale corporate organisations, where he developed relationships with both clients and candidates.

Ray Rodriguez, BA (Hons)

Research Associate

Ray joined Compass Executives in 2023 as Research Associate and supports the consultants with a variety of C-suite mandates throughout our research process and works across the Healthcare, Social Care, Education and Life Sciences sectors.

Michaela Deasy

Head of PR

Michâela is an expert in creating highly effective communication strategies and partnerships. She is responsible for building the brand and designing engaging content relevant for candidates and clients. She prides herself with thinking fast on her feet, being resourceful and finding creative solutions to challenging problems.

Thom Barrett

Research Associate

Thom is a dynamic researcher, bringing a diverse background and distinct outlook to his work. His prior experience in the hospitality sector has sharpened his interpersonal skills and deepened his understanding of client requirements.

Aaron Blackham

Research Associate

Aaron has a degree in Law from the University of the West of England. While studying at university, Aaron worked part-time as an In-Store Development Executive for Samsung moving to a permanent role with them once he graduated. He spent two years as an Area Development Manager taking his area from sixth in the region to second within a 12-month period. In 2022, he joined the world of IT Recruitment as a 360 Consultant specialising in IT Infrastructure for London. Aaron’s ability to develop relationships with clients and candidates has allowed him to confidently map a market and target candidates that evoke excitement in clients.

Becky Forrester

Candidate Concierge

Having spent 25 years in recruitment, Becky is an experienced office administrator who works closely with the research and consultant teams to support the candidate journey. Her efficiency and attention to detail ensures that diaries are managed in a timely manner and that candidates and records are kept up to date.