View from the river: team insight

Meet Rhianna Gerry, Partner and Associate Consultant in Saxton Bampfylde’s public services and regulation practice

Take a closer glimpse into the Saxton Bampfylde team with our regular View from the River team insight feature. The company’s London office is based next to the iconic Thames. We are proud of our team and enjoy this opportunity to share a closer glimpse into our Partner community at Saxton Bampfylde.

 


Past, Present and Future – how you came to be at Saxton Bampfylde?

I did a summer internship with Saxton Bampfylde when I was at university then came back full time as a researcher after I graduated. I was in the research team for four years, including a stint as head of research, before doing a secondment with Executive Access in New Delhi. I returned to the UK in May 2023 and now work as an Associate Consultant in the public services practice.

 

What is you role and focus in the regulation sector?

I support the practice with business development activities, submitting proposals for new business and search delivery. Search delivery encompasses everything from briefings with the client, creating candidate packs, supporting the researcher with their search, interviewing candidates, presenting longlists and shortlists to a client and making offers. I am the person who sits at the centre of the project team, making sure that it all works!

 

What are your impressions of the regulatory sector so far?

It’s complex! Hence the leaders in the sector are very smart. There is lots to learn but at the end of the day, regulation is there to protect consumers and consequently is very important. I like that it spans so many industries, so our work is therefore very varied.

 

You spent time working in India with your partner search firm Executive Access – can you tell us a bit more about your time there, and what you learned?

I spent six months with Executive Access who are part of the Panorama community, based in New Delhi. Like Saxton Bampfylde, they work across a number of sectors and industries. As a part of their research team, I worked on searches to appoint senior leaders within India. I also spent time sharing best practice with Executive Access from my time heading our London research team. It was really exciting to experience a different approach to search and return to the UK with a broader set of skills and knowledge.

 

What are your passions outside of work?

I’m a trustee of a local children’s charity in London and help them with fundraising. I grew up in the countryside so I love getting out to the fresh country air whenever I can!

 

With the choice – pop on a podcast or bury your nose in a book? And please share any good recommendations…

Bury my nose in a book. I’m currently enjoying Peter James’s crime thriller series – it’s certainly one way to wake up your brain on the morning commute!

 

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