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About Us

Our professional team possess in-depth knowledge of their markets, sectors and disciplines.

Our focus is on delivery, expertise and service.

This is reflected in our exceptional track record in finding high performing individuals who deliver long term value to our clients.

We are ruthlessly principled in our commitment to ethical working practices. We are known for our exemplary aftercare and follow-up, maintaining open communication lines on an ongoing basis.

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Partner Group’s expertise has evolved over the years to become a respected business in the market.

Our success rate is unrivalled with 94% of placed executives still in post a year after their commencement date. From our offices in central London, we offer a world-wide service, distinct insights and functional specialisms.

Our Team

LILIAN LAZCANO

Managing Director

JOSH EDMUNDS

Managing Partner

SIMON WASSALL

Non-Executive Director

ROSANNA BEARD

Operations Director

ISABELLE BONNET

Head of Research and Insights

VAS KARADIMAS

Associate

RUPERT DOBSON

Partner

MARK HEWITT

Head of Interim

Managing Director

LILIAN LAZCANO

Background: Lilian holds a degree from Curtin University. With over 20 years of experience in senior finance and board level appointments, Lilian operates across various sectors, leading our Consumer practice. Lilian supports senior permanent hires across the Board, Executive and Senior Management level both in the UK and Internationally. Her specialities include executive search business operations. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Most memorable experience: Moving from Chile to Australia at the age of ten. It has defined who I am today.

Favourite Food: Japanese

Managing Partner

JOSH EDMUNDS

Background: Josh has a Degree in Business Studies from Business School.  He is fascinated by businesses and has a lifelong interest in human behaviour. Covered all areas of Board, C-Suite, Leadership, and one down across multiple industries and functions.  Geographies US, Middle East, Europe, UK. 

Most memorable experience: Becoming a parent.

Favourite Food: Sri Lankan Dhal.

Non-Executive Director

SIMON WASSALL

Background: Simon led recruitment businesses for over 35 years achieving industry recognition more latterly through his regular inclusion in Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) TOP 100 Leaders in Europe. He has a wealth of experience being the CEO of a plc business delivering high growth across global operations. He is delighted to advise Partner Group as it is a business he believes in due to the quality of its people; their track record; their ambition and their passion to create trusting partnerships so that they can ignite a better future.

Operations Director

ROSANNA BEARD

Background: Rosanna is originally from Brighton and holds a degree in BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences from Portsmouth University. Joined Partner Group in 2015 working closely with Lilian and Josh as Business Support and became Operations Director in 2021.

Most memorable experience: Sunrise hike up Mount Batur in Bali. 

Favourite food: Pancakes with lemon and sugar.

Head of Research and Insights

ISABELLE BONNET

Background: Isabelle holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Foreign Languages and a DESS in International Business Negotiation from Tours University in France. She has worked in the executive search industry since 2006 covering senior level appointments in Private Banking, Tax, Finance and Accounting working on domestic and international mandates for top tier companies. She works in our Executive practice and is fluent in French and English.

Most memorable experience: Walking through Central Park shortly after a snowstorm, it made the place look magical. 

Favourite food: Anything that includes dark chocolate.

Associate

VAS KARADIMAS

Background: Vas joined the business in 2022 and specialises in interim finance recruitment. Since joining, he has built a strong track record of connecting businesses with high-calibre interim finance professionals, typically from mid-management through to senior finance professionals. He works closely with a wide range of clients from high-growth scale-ups, PE backed to FTSE-listed companies, to provide agile and commercially focused finance talent capable of driving performance during periods of change, transformation, and/or growth.

With a background in Psychology and a strong interest in human behaviour, Vas brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to recruitment, recognising that successful interim placements depend on more than just technical expertise.

Fluent in English, Greek, and Polish, Vas draws on his multicultural experience to build trusted relationships with both clients and candidates.

Most memorable experience: Solo travelling in China and Japan.

Favourite food: Steak with roasted potatoes.

Partner

RUPERT DOBSON

Background: Rupert has over 30 years’ experience appointing leaders in business growth and transformation, consulting in the UK and international in Executive Search and Executive Interim. A passionate recruiter Rupert takes pride in his track record of appointing impactful, proven talent well matched for the initial brief and the client’s longer-term succession. Proud to be judged on the success of his appointees, post assignment feedback credits Rupert’s energy, creativity, and tenacity to deliver.

Most memorable experience: Raising boys.

Favourite food: He accepts it’s not fashionable to admit but as a physically active person, progressing beyond, food is fuel.

Head of Interim

MARK HEWITT

Background: Mark began his career as a stockbroker before transitioning to interim recruitment in 2012, initially focusing on finance roles. Since then, he has expanded his remit to encompass all board‑level functions and their direct reports.

He thrives on the diversity of assignments, partnering with large PLCs, private‑equity backed businesses, and owner‑managed firms alike, and has successfully placed candidates across the UK and Europe. An advocate for cultural alignment, Mark ensures each interim appointment not only meets the technical brief but also reinforces the hiring organisation’s values and working style.

Most memorable experience: Throwing his first live grenade.

Favourite food: Anything he doesn’t have to cook.

Our Values

Authentic

Confident & Different

Expertise

Capability to Deliver

Collaborate

Listen & Innovate

Integrity

Ethical Foundation

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Our Contact Details

Partner Group

22 Newman Street
London
W1T 1PH

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