Meet The Team

With over 25 years of global recruitment experience, Simon is Managing Director at Kennedy Pearce and sits on the board, helping shape the direction and growth of our recruitment business. He leads on sales, operations and strategy, and plays a key role in developing long-term client partnerships, driving business development, and keeping ou...

Adam Goulding

Director

Adam began his recruitment career in 2008 with Reed before joining KennedyPearce in 2011. He is now an integral part of our team and business. He and his team specialise in Accounting & Finance recruitment across all sectors, handling both interim and permanent roles. Adam’s specific focus i...

Sinead Lennon-Smith

Operations Director

Sinead joined Kennedy Pearce in 2011 as a fresh graduate and has grown alongside the business to become a highly respected and valued member of the team. Her journey reflects her strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering results.Known for getting things done and always stepping up when it counts, Sinead brings ener...

Samuel Everton

Director- Commerce & Industry

Sam is a Director within our Commerce & Industry division, specialising in the recruitment of senior finance professionals across a broad range of sectors. With extensive experience supporting high-growth and established businesses alike, he partners closely with clients to deliver commercially astute talent that drives performance and l...

Sherine Rose

Associate Director- Commerce & Industry

Sherine joined KennedyPearce in January 2016 and is now approaching ten years with the team. She specialises in recruitment for Commerce and Industry clients, bringing a deep understanding of both interim and permanent hiring needs.Outside of work, Sherine is a proud mum to two young children and a four-legged companion. She enjoys ke...

Mike Clinton

Associate Director- Commerce & Industry

Mike Clinton is a key member of our team at KennedyPearce Consulting, specialising in delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across his market. With a strong understanding of both client needs and candidate ambitions, he takes a straightforward, results-driven approach—focused on building long-term relationsh...

David Huynh

Associate Director- Financial Services

David Huynh is a valued member of the team at KennedyPearce Consulting, where he focuses on delivering tailored recruitment solutions and building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. With a detail-oriented and personable approach, David takes pride in understanding what truly drives peopl...

Tom Kierman

Executive Consultant- Commerce & Industry

Joanna Engel

Senior Consultant- Commerce & Industry

With over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, Joanna Engel is a highly respected and well-connected specialist in Accounting and Finance recruitment across the Thames Valley and London markets. Known for her honest approach, deep market insight, and strong network, Joanna has built long-standing relationships with both cl...

Helena Lomas

Senior Consultant- Financial Services

Helena Lomas is a key member of the team at KennedyPearce Consulting, specialising in Accounting & Finance recruitment within the Financial Services sector across London. She takes a thoughtful, relationship-led approach to her work, focusing on understanding both client needs and candidate ambitions to deliver tailored, long-term hiring...

Paul Butterfill

Associate Director- Banking Operations

Paul Butterfill is a highly experienced member of the team at KennedyPearce Consulting, known for his relationship-driven approach and ability to deliver consistently strong results for both clients and candidates. With a deep understanding of his market, Paul combines professionalism with a personable style, making him a trusted partner acr...

Mark Lawrence

Executive Consultant- Risk & Compliance

Mark Lawrence is a Compliance and Risk recruitment specialist within Financial Services at KennedyPearce Consulting, known for his sharp market knowledge and straight-talking, relationship-led approach. He works closely with both clients and candidates to navigate a complex regulatory landscape, focusing on quality, fit, and long-term impact ...

Dean Burns

Associate Director- Technology & Digital

Dean Burns is a Technology Recruitment specialist at KennedyPearce Consulting, known for his innovative approach, strong market knowledge, and ability to find great tech talent when others are still “circling back on emails.” He brings energy, pace, and a refreshingly honest style to recruitment, focusing on what actually works rather than w...

Freddie Shields

Senior Consultant

Freddie Shields specialises in helping businesses attract and secure top technology talent through a proactive, relationship-led approach to recruitment. He has recruited globally across a broad range of technology disciplines, with particular expertise in software engineering, data, cloud, product, and digital.

Sandra Augustine

Office Manager

Sandra joined Kennedy Pearce on day 1 and has been a valued and familiar face ever since. As one half of our hardworking admin team, she plays a vital role behind the scenes, handling payroll and administrative matters with skill and reliability.Known for her vibrant personality and quick wit, Sandra brings energy and humour to the wor...