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Sam Leighton-Smith, BA (Hons), LLB

Director - Board, Leadership and Private Equity Practices

Sam is the Group Managing Director at CRS, which comprises the Compass Executives brand. Client feedback has described him as one of the most knowledgeable, well-networked and tenacious executive search leaders within the health, social care and education private sector, Sam has built an award-winning business with an exceptional track record in the shape of Compass Executives.

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.

Dan Kiely, BA (Hons)

Director - Board & Leadership

Dan Kiely joined Compass Executives in 2024 as a member of the Board & Leadership practice, supporting C-suite, board, and senior leadership appointments for the health, care, and education 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.

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.