Paul Bendelow
Partner
I’m Paul, the Founding Partner of bpe search and a key member of the Group Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience in executive recruitment, I have played a crucial role in scaling brands across diverse sectors such as fintech, insurtech, financial services, consumer and bus...
Andy Young
Partner
I'm Andy, a Partner in bpe search’s Consumer Goods practice. Before moving into executive search, I built my career in sales and marketing with leading CPG businesses like Diageo, United Biscuits (now Pladis) and Coca-Cola. This hands-on industry experience gives me a deep understanding of ...
Michael Thomas
Partner
I’m Mike, I head the Industry & Manufacturing Practice at bpe search. My role spans both consumer and industrial markets, where I deliver leadership assignments across Operations, Supply Chain, Technical, and Commercial functions, as well as General Management and MD appointments. I th...
Rachel O’Sullivan
Partner
I’m Rachel, a Board Director at bpe search, with a first-class reputation across the retail, DTC, leisure, and travel sectors. I specialise in marketing, digital, commercial and HR leadership, working with a diverse range of clients, from major heritage brands to emerging scale-ups and dis...
Céline Siragna
Head of Research
I’m Céline, Head of Research at bpe search. I have over a decade of experience in Executive Search, Talent Mapping, and Intelligence. I lead our Research Team in delivering senior-level assignments across FMCG, Retail, E-commerce, and Consumer Goods, partnering with both SMEs and multinati...
Selena Charles
Group Finance and Board Director
I’m Selena, and I lead the Finance function at bpe search. My role goes beyond managing numbers, ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency that support our success. From overseeing reporting, cash flow, and budgeting to managing payroll, I play a crucial role in delivering the stability and accountability that clients a...
Luke Wheeler
Executive Researcher
I’m Luke, an Executive Researcher in the Consumer Practice at bpe search. Since joining in 2023, built upon four years of experience delivering senior procurement and supply chain assignments across the consumer goods and food production sectors throughout the UK and Europe. My role is abo...
Yasmine Bechchani
Executive Researcher
I’m Yasmine, a researcher at bpe search, with extensive experience delivering senior-level assignments across marketing, product management, and industrial sectors. I’m known for my innovative approach to tackling complex research challenges, combining creativity with precision to uncover ...
Christine Osei
Group Operations & Administration Assistant
I'm Christine, Group Operations and Administration Assistant at bpe search. I play a key role in ensuring our business runs smoothly across our offices in Leeds, London, and Manchester. I’m responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations that support our consultants and leadership team, ensuring our processes are efficient, ...