About us
Our Team
Lauren has worked in executive search since 2014. Lauren leads our research function, mapping the market and identifying candidates within the relevant talent pools. Prior to joining Newsom Consulting Lauren worked for a large recruitment firm in the Finance sector. Lauren has led research on UK and international assignments across the Transport, Infrastructure and Built Environment sectors.
Paul is a Principal Consultant based in our London office focused on delivering search assignments across Transport, Infrastructure and Construction. Paul has successfully delivered search mandates across a variety of sectors including Construction, Technology, Rail, Highway and Airports. He began his career in executive search in Finance and Corporate Services, before joining Newsom Consulting in 2016. He graduated in Geography from the University of Sussex.
Richard joined Newsom Consulting in 2012, and focuses on senior appointments within the Rail, Infrastructure and Consulting markets. He began his career in executive search in 2003, working with two boutique search firms managing assignments across Construction, Energy, Infrastructure and Professional Services. Richard holds a Masters in Global Business Analysis from Manchester Business School.
Jim founded Newsom Consulting in 2010 and is our Managing Director. He specialises in senior appointments within Transport, Infrastructure and the Built Environment. Since he started his career in executive search in 1998, Jim has worked with clients across a range of sectors, including Rail, Aviation, Roads, Energy, Utilities and Construction. Prior to forming Newsom Consulting, Jim spent eleven years with one of the UK’s largest independently owned executive recruiters, progressing to Director of the London office and latterly Practice Director for Transportation, Construction and Infrastructure. Jim is a graduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Liverpool and is an Associate member of the ICE.
Simon is a Principal Consultant. He has worked in executive search since 2007, delivering senior assignments across a range of sectors and global locations. He has a blended background, with experience working in the global executive recruiting teams of EY and AstraZeneca, as well as executive search firms. Simon is a Politics graduate from Leeds Beckett University and has a MSc in Integrated Counselling and Coaching.
Emilia graduated from the University of Manchester, where she studied Modern History and Politics. As Senior Research Associate, Emilia is responsible for mapping the market, identifying and approaching candidates. She joined the business in 2022.
Pei is a Delivery Consultant focusing on the Transport, Infrastructure and Construction industries. In his role, Pei has delivered searches across a variety of sectors including Power, Transport, Aviation and Rail. He began his career in sales and marketing recruitment before joining Newsom Consulting. Pei graduated in Economics from the University of East Anglia.
Ellen graduated from Kings College London with a Master of Arts in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory. As Senior Research Associate, Ellen is responsible for mapping the market and identifying candidates within the relevant talent pools.
Eloise is a Research Associate, responsible for mapping the market and identifying candidates within suitable talent pools. She graduated from University of Warwick with a BA in Sociology and Criminology.
Rebecca is a Research Associate, responsible for mapping the market and identifying candidates within suitable talent pools. She graduated from University of Southampton with a BA in Modern History and Politics.
John has over 20 years’ experience in developing talent management initiatives, including leadership assessment, development and bespoke training courses.
His skills include the design of organisational competency frameworks, a range of assessment tools and the design and delivery of assessment centres.
John has worked with a wide variety of blue chip and public sector organisations Including Akzo Nobel, Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, Lloyds of London, British Swimming, OFCOM, Transport for London, the Department for Transport and the United Nations. John supports SLTs in identifying talent for a range of roles, including delivering management development centres.
With over 20 years’ experience in industry, Kelly has enjoyed a successful career working in a number of executive and non-executive board roles. Kelly has a natural talent for coaching and mentoring which complements her professional HR and Occupational Psychology background.
Kelly is an accredited Executive Coach and Mentor with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Kelly is also a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and is an active member of the Guildford Coaching Network.
In her coaching, Kelly helps her clients find solutions offering bespoke programmes of professional personal development and self discovery. Kelly works closely with her clients to agree and review regularly the outcomes for their programme. Kelly has a strong reputation for her candid and authentic style, she is known for being honest, open and challenging whilst being empathetic and supportive.
The type of interventions in which she is valued for are:
- ‘New to Board’ level coaching and mentoring
- Personal development one to one coaching with senior leaders/executives
- Team facilitation & coaching for leadership teams
- Career transition coaching
- Personal confidence and resilience
Kelly is a highly ethical coach, who is committed to her own personal and professional development. As well as studying for her coaching accreditation she works hard to maintain her networks, research new tools and techniques and is an active participant in her local coaching network. Kelly is also trained in psychometric assessments and enjoys utilising a variety of them in her coaching practice and is often trialling new methods, tools and techniques with a long-term view of incorporating into her programs.
