Sheffield Haworth’s board and committees develop the firm’s strategy and are accountable for the performance of the business. We believe in an inclusive and client-focused enterprise, and our corporate governance structure reflects this
Sheffield Haworth’s Board of Directors is led by Timothy Sheffield, Chairman. The Board is responsible for setting corporate strategy, ensuring good corporate governance and overseeing the performance of the Executive Management Committee.
Tim founded the business in 1993. Tim has advised Chief Executives, Boards, Executive Committees and Human Resources Directors on their senior human capital needs, working with a diverse range of organisations across all regions of the world. Tim is a member of the Sheffield Haworth Remco and Audit committees.
As CEO of Sheffield Haworth, Alex oversees global practices and the Alternative Investments business. With 20 years at the firm, he specializes in senior executive search across financial services, including roles like CEO, CIO, CFO, and COO.He is the Chair of the EMC and responsible for the Global Financial Services and Real Asset coverage teams. Prior to joining the business, he was a Consultant at ECI International.
Gillian van Maaren, former Partner and Group Head of HR at Ruffer LLP, has global HR leadership experience at firms like CQS and Jupiter Asset Management. A CIPD member with degrees in Economics, Information Systems, and a Master’s in People Development, she excels in talent, culture, and navigating complex, regulated environments.
The Executive Management Committee reports to the Board and is appointed to manage the company’s day-to-day activities across practices, service lines, and regions.
Sheffield Haworth’s management is responsible for the Company’s management and has day-to-day oversight of the primary business units. The objective of the management committee is to protect the cultural values of the company and create long-term shareholder value. The business is organised by global consulting teams across all regions, with each region and practice operating within one global business.
As CEO of Sheffield Haworth, Alex oversees global practices and the Alternative Investments business. With 20 years at the firm, he specializes in senior executive search across financial services, including roles like CEO, CIO, CFO, and COO.He is the Chair of the EMC and responsible for the Global Financial Services and Real Asset coverage teams. Prior to joining the business, he was a Consultant at ECI International.
David is the Chief Operating Officer at Sheffield Haworth. He joined us from J.P. Morgan Chase, where he spent 6 years as a member of the EMEA corporate banking sales team, predominantly covering large-cap multinational corporates. Prior to that, David was COO at Shadowhound, an executive search and consultancy firm, where he was responsible for managing all operational aspects, including new business initiatives, financial and risk analysis, and project management. David also spent 8 years as an Officer in the British Army.
Debbie is responsible for Human Resources, Learning and Development. Previously Debbie worked in Singapore as Head of HR APAC for the Derivatives Consulting group Arq International, HSBC and for The Blomfield group, a specialist recruitment company.
Sheffield Haworth’s Senior Advisory Board advises on strategic and corporate governance matters. Each member of the leadership team brings extensive experience in their area of specialism to offer advice that supports the organisation’s continued growth.
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Sheffield Haworth is a global consultancy founded in 1993. We have a history of placing executives in high impact roles year after year, giving clients a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world. Our vision is to be the leading global consultancy in people and transformational change.
