At Simmons and Hanbury, we are committed to addressing the complex talent needs of our clients through our specialised HR recruitment practice. Our mission is to connect organisations with exceptional HR leaders who can drive strategic initiatives and foster organisational success.
We focus on mid to senior-level HR appointments, including Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), Heads of HR, HRBPs and other executive HR roles across a diverse range of industries. Our extensive international network spans the UK, US, Europe, and Asia, allowing us to tap into a broad pool of top-tier HR talent equipped to meet the evolving demands of today’s business environment.
Our expertise extends across various sectors such as financial services, technology, commerce and industry. We excel in understanding the unique challenges and requirements of each industry, ensuring that we match the right HR leaders with the right organisations. Whether your needs involve navigating complex organisational changes or driving strategic HR initiatives, we are dedicated to delivering candidates who will add significant value and leadership to your team.
At Simmons and Hanbury, we build lasting relationships and offer a deep understanding of industry-specific needs to ensure exceptional recruitment outcomes. Partner with us to find the HR talent that will help shape the future of your organisation.
Managing Director
Managing Director
Matthew founded Simmons & Hanbury in 2018. He has advised on executive search and legal consultancy services for many global listed corporations over the last two decades. Prior to establishing Simmons & Hanbury, Matthew held various senior leadership positions, including head of legal practice and head of legal consulting practice at other global search firms. Over the course of his career he has developed an extensive network of cross-border candidates and clients within financial services.
Matthew has in-depth expertise within the financial services sector and has successfully completed search assignments for some of the most prestigious financial services firms in the world. This includes banks, investment funds, private equity houses and leading law firms. In addition, he has completed numerous assignments for corporations across a range of industries. He also leads several high-profile general counsel networking events.
Before moving into executive search, Matthew obtained a Master’s degree in Business Management & Marketing at the University of Westminster.
M | +44 7771 962 691