Our team

James is a Managing Partner & COO, having joined Maven’s London office as Chief Operating Officer. He oversees day-to-day operations of the US, EMEA and APAC businesses, as well as holding other specific management responsibilities. Prior to Maven, James worked at UBS Investment Bank where he managed the EMEA Investment Banking Recruitment and Global Markets Recruitment teams. In these roles, he worked closely with the senior leadership of the business, and led change programmes across Diversity & Inclusion and UK apprenticeship.

In 2004, James graduated with an honors degree in Business Studies, before working at global executive search firms focusing on financial services.

Wendy joined Maven in August 2021 from Caldwell Partners where she was a member of the global Financial Services & Private Equity Practice. After two years as a Partner in the Investment Banking team, she became our Head of People in September 2023 with an internal focus on leading learning, development and mentoring across all levels of our teams globally, and an external focus on the search for the best talent to join Maven. 

She began her career in Equity Sales for a major European Investment Bank and moved into executive search in 1998, setting up the Equities practice for a London boutique, before co-founding her own firm in 2013.  A lover of the outdoors, Wendy spends as much time as she can running, walking her dog, and cheering on her two boys from the side of a cold and muddy sports pitch. She read Modern Languages at the University of Bristol and speaks German and French.

After reluctantly dropping his teenaged ambition to play tighthead prop for Scotland, Angus joined Maven in 2018. Having cut his teeth in our US Investment Banking practice, he now leads the firm’s efforts to stay at the cutting edge of innovation within Executive Search through use of careful and precise Data Analytics. 

An enthusiastic techie and budding chef with a penchant for holidays in the Hamptons, Angus obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in Marketing from Aston University.

Since joining in 2023, Max has offered his expertise across the firm to improve Maven’s capabilities in all the data driven aspects of executive search; from creating systems and automations to help the teams internally, to building visualisations of Maven’s data for better presentation to clients. Before joining Maven, Max honed his skills at 42 Network, where he developed a passion for conceptualising and building advanced data-mining and automation systems.

Outside of work and driven by an unwavering curiosity about the world, Max continually seeks out new, unique, challenges. Whether it's unicycle hockey, competitive wheelbarrow racing, or showcasing his love for cuisine in master chef competitions, he approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm.

Nataliia joined Maven in September 2022 as a Data Entry Administrator to assist the team in maintaining Maven’s database, keeping it accurate, comprehensive, and up to date.

Prior to joining Maven, she was a reporter at a global news agency covering Ukraine’s economy, finance, and banking sector. Her many years of journalistic experience in searching news and facts has helped her master the role and become a reliable teammate.

Originally from Ukraine, Nataliia graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University with an honors degree in Journalism and later earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Kyiv International Institute of Management.

Passionate about art and culture, Nataliia enjoys her time in London, taking every opportunity to visit museums, theatres, explore charming parks and gardens as well as learn rich British traditions.

Sabrina joined Maven in 2022 as assistant to Will Hannaford, with the added responsibility of supporting the leadership of the firm based in EMEA. Prior to joining Maven, Sabrina was a Department Head at a nationwide bespoke furniture design company and earlier spent several years running Events at the Goodwood Estate in Sussex.

Splitting her time between London and the sunny south coast of England, Sabrina spends her time enjoying the great outdoors (with her husband and dog trying to keep up), although is equally renowned for her prowess at a dinner party and on the dance floor. A keen traveller, she also visited over 25 countries before reaching the age of 25.

Sheldon joined Maven’s New York office as an Executive Assistant to founder, Gaurav Sethi. Previously he worked at one of the SHREK firms, where he supported the Global Head of Investment Management. He has over a decade of experience in this field.  

Sheldon earned his BA in Public Relations at the University of Northern Iowa - where he is originally from - before moving to New York.  

Outside of the office, Sheldon is a passionate cook, experimenting with new recipes and creating home-made vegan food.  

Del-Ann joined Maven in 2023 as Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator to our US Investment Banking Practice. Prior to joining Maven, she worked as a Project Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Russell Reynolds Associates. Del-Ann graduated from Stonybrook University where she earned a BS in Health Science.

As well as an interest in reading and fitness, Del-Ann is passionate about travel and has visited over 25 countries!

Victoria joined Maven in 2024 as Executive Assistant to our London-based senior leadership team. Victoria brings expertise from both the learning & development and financial sectors, where she has worked as an Executive Assistant to a number of C-suite directors, gaining exposure to many different areas of business.
 
She has a keen interest in the world of finance having earned a first-class degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of Dundee.
 
Victoria has recently enjoyed an independent travel sabbatical, exploring Southeast Asia and Central America where she discovered a newfound love of scuba diving and practiced her (rather rusty) Spanish speaking skills. Her travels now consist of trips closer to home, regularly returning to her hometown in Scotland where she enjoys getting lost in the Highlands and dipping in the North Sea.

In 2024, Shaylin joined Maven as a Project Coordinator within the Quantitative, Technology, and Data team. Prior to joining Maven, she served as an Executive Assistant to the EVP of Investments and Energy at a private investment company. Shaylin proudly holds a BA in Communications from the University of Central Florida.

Beyond the office, Shaylin's vibrant spirit comes to life as she immerses herself in discovering new culinary delights, traversing the globe, losing herself in the pages of captivating books and participating in the Peloton Community.

Abie joined Maven in June 2024 as a Management Accountant, bringing her financial expertise to the team and contributing to the efficient management of Maven’s accounts and financial planning. Currently completing her CIMA studies, Abie is dedicated to advancing her knowledge and skills in Management Accounting.

Before joining Maven, Abie worked at a recruitment company specializing in life sciences.

Outside of work, Abie is an avid football fan and a loyal supporter of Arsenal FC.