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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.388✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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🌟 A LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE: MY LONDON MARATHON JOURNEY FOR NASS 🌟
Over a decade ago, I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a chronic and painful spinal disease that has profoundly shaped my life. Living with 7+ damaged discs in my neck, back, and spine, every day comes with its challenges. Yet, I have held onto one goal: to push my limits and give back by completing the London Marathon.
In 2025, I have been given the chance to fulfil that dream. To say that I am nervous is an understatement—this will likely be the hardest physical challenge I have ever faced. I don’t know if my body will carry me all the way to the finish line, but I promise to give it everything I have.
This journey isn’t just for me; it’s for the thousands of people like me who live with axial spondyloarthritis. That’s why I’m fundraising for the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS), a charity that supports, educates, and advocates for those battling this condition.
💔 Why this matters
Axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) is more than just back pain—it’s a lifelong struggle with inflammation, limited mobility, and uncertainty. Many suffer in silence without the support they need. Together, we can change that.
💖 How you can help
Please join me in this mission by donating to my fundraiser for NASS. Every contribution—big or small—will make a difference to someone’s life.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliver-rolfe-1733393822095
Your generosity and encouragement will fuel every step of my journey.
This marathon is more than just 26.2 miles—it’s a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of community. Thank you for believing in me and supporting this incredible cause.
With gratitude,
Oliver 🙏🏻
✨AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2024/25✨
✨NEW!!! - GLOBAL 100 2025 - AWARD - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS✨
✨CORPORATE VISION’S - CORPORATE COACHING & RECRUITMENT AWARDS - RECOGNISED LEADER IN HEALTH & WELLBEING COACHING 2024: Oliver Rolfe✨
✨GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS - MOST DEDICATED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY SEARCH FIRM CEO 2024 (UK): Oliver Rolfe✨
✨GLOBAL BUSINESS INSIGHT AWARDS - BEST INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM 2024 - UK✨
✨GLOBAL 100 AWARDS - BEST EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING SEARCH FIRM - 2024✨
✨M&A TODAY GLOBAL AWARDS WINNERS - BEST EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM - GLOBAL EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING 2024✨
✨YOUR WINTER HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN✨
Winter can be a challenging season for maintaining health and well-being, especially with shorter days, colder weather, and the demands of professional life. These months often bring unique challenges, from managing seasonal mood shifts to staying motivated amidst the darkness and colder temperatures. However, with a well-structured plan, it’s possible not only to manage but also to thrive, using winter as a period for building resilience, reinforcing healthy habits, and fostering connections. This month-by-month plan provides simple, focused strategies to keep physical, mental, and emotional well-being in balance throughout winter, ensuring you enter spring with renewed energy and vitality.
January: New Year Renewal & Goal Setting
Theme: "Refresh and Refocus"
Focus Areas:
Review & Set Goals
Reflect on Last Year: Identify what went well and what you’d like to improve.
Set Health Goals: Define clear, attainable health and wellness goals, like walking 10,000 steps daily or practising mindfulness 5 times a week.
Mental Clarity and Focus
Declutter and Organise: Take time to clean your workspace and organise your digital and physical space.
Meditation Practice: Aim to incorporate meditation or quiet reflection regularly, 10-15 minutes at least 3 times a week.
Physical Health & Routine Reinforcement
Hydration Challenge: Aim for 2 litres of water daily to stay hydrated.
Routine Exercise: Build up the exercise routine from December, increasing intensity or length gradually.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Reflect on previous year and set achievable goals.
Week 2: Organise workspace; set water intake goals.
Week 3: Increase exercise intensity and focus on consistency.
Week 4: Assess progress with health goals and adapt as needed.
February: Building Resilience and Positive Habits
Theme: "Strengthening Wellbeing"
Focus Areas:
Resilience Training
Stress Management: Try progressive muscle relaxation, journaling, or regular breathing exercises.
Focus on Positivity: Continue practising gratitude and reframe negative thoughts with positive ones.
Maintain Social Connections
Check-in with Colleagues: Set up bi-weekly check-ins or virtual coffee chats for motivation and encouragement.
Family and Friends: Plan enjoyable activities to foster closeness with loved ones.
Enhance Physical Wellness
Routine Variety: Introduce new forms of exercise, such as dancing or an online workout class.
Sleep Quality Check: Evaluate your sleep; adjust your routine to ensure restful sleep (e.g., by reducing caffeine or adjusting room temperature).
Recommended Activities:
Week 1-2: Schedule relaxation practices and resilience activities.
Week 3: Try a new form of exercise and assess sleep patterns.
Week 4: Connect with colleagues or loved ones; celebrate personal progress.
March: Prepare for Spring & Reflect on Winter Progress
Theme: "Embrace New Energy & Reflect on Growth"
Focus Areas:
Reflect on Winter Journey
Celebrate Wins: Review achievements and acknowledge progress made over the winter months.
Adapt Goals: Adjust winter goals and prepare for any seasonal changes in your wellness plan.
Reassess Health Habits
Dietary Review: Check if any adjustments to your diet are needed as the season changes.
Routine Consistency: Ensure your routine supports both work productivity and personal time.
Physical Activity Outdoors
Outdoor Activities: Plan nature walks or outdoor exercise to embrace the change in weather and increase fresh air intake.
Light Therapy: With more natural light returning, reduce reliance on artificial light sources if you were using any.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Review winter progress and set new spring goals.
Week 2: Make adjustments to dietary intake based on seasonal changes.
Week 3: Schedule outdoor activities as weather permits.
Week 4: Finalise routine adjustments and celebrate the onset of spring.
Conclusion:
The winter season, while often viewed as a time of hibernation, can instead be an opportunity for growth, renewal, and self-care. By taking small, deliberate steps each month, it’s possible to maintain energy levels, enhance productivity, and keep a positive outlook, regardless of the challenges winter brings. Through consistent attention to physical health, mindfulness practices, social connections, and personal goals, this plan empowers you to navigate the winter months with resilience and optimism. By the time spring arrives, you’ll have not only safeguarded your health and wellbeing but also laid the foundation for continued growth and success in the seasons ahead.
For more advice on how to maintain a healthy and balanced life, check out "The Holistic Guide to Your Health & Wellbeing Today" by Oliver Rolfe. You can find the book here.
The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today - Available now on Amazon.
The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today, has reached the Number 1 spot in the Health & Wellbeing category on Kobo! It’s also ranked Number 9 in Health & Wellbeing & Psychology, and Number 14 in Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy, and Mind & Body
Note: This plan serves as a general framework and should be adapted to the specific needs and context of your workplace. Always consult with relevant professionals for expert advice.
✨THESE ARE THE LATEST GLOBAL FINANCIAL MOVES OVER THE PAST 7 DAYS✨
Kevin Avis is starting a new position as Trader at Trium Capital
Nicholas Hallatt is starting a new position as Global Biopharma Analyst at Capital Group
Julian Frost is starting a new position as Senior Associate, Regulatory Compliance at Grayscale Investments
Camille Tassi is starting a new position as Investment Director, Private Investments at Cambridge Associates
Jonathan Jeanson is starting a new position as Global Equity Sales - Assistant Vice President at Citi
Damien Cros is starting a new position as Senior Vice President at Teneo
Roda Koker is starting a new position as Equity Sales Trading - Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Raphaël Boura is starting a new position as Account Executive - Growth Sales at Alteryx
Diego Barajas is starting a new position as Vice President - Inclusive Ventures Lab at Morgan Stanley
Peter Verdult is starting a new position as Managing Director - Pharmaceuticals Equity research at BNP Paribas
Adriane Klein is starting a new position as Vice President European Corporate Access at Jefferies
Bob Griffin is starting a new position as Founder at CactusPEAK Digital
Séjal Bajaria-Clifford is starting a new position as APAC Head of Strategic Accounts at AlphaSense
James Gregory is starting a new position as CEO at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank
Quinn Fionda is starting a new position as Advisory Board Member at Falls Bridge Capital
Ricardo Martinez is starting a new position as Founding Partner at KRBN Holdings
Tim Brown is starting a new position as Client Portfolio Manager at Janus Henderson Investors
Stuart Holt is starting a new position as Managing Director, Sales, Distribution & Client Strategy at Clear Street
Sarah Dalton is starting a new position as Account Manager at PIMCO
Hoang Le is starting a new position as Chief AI Officer at VMO Holdings
Shamil Karia is starting a new position as Head of Equities, MENA at Morgan Stanley
Adam Peters is starting a new position as Head of UK Retail | Senior Vice-President / MD at AllianceBernstein
Stuart McDonald is starting a new position as Director, Cross-Asset Trader at Julius Baer
Matthieu Blatt is starting a new position as Director - Solutions - France at Crédit Agricole CIB
Rupert Dransfield is starting a new position as Director Global Portfolio Trader at Citi
Kyle Matheson is starting a new position as Financial Director at Macro Advisory Partners
Tatiana Velandia Ardila is starting a new position as Buy-side Equity Research Analyst at Rothschild & Co
Dr. Rebecca M. Mari is starting a new position as Co-Head of Climate Hub at Bank of England
Patrick Villiger is starting a new position as Principal Investment Solutions Sales Leader Switzerland at Mercer
Debora Freire is starting a new position as Sales Development Representative at Chambers and Partners
Aurélia Lovadina is starting a new position as Directrice Relation Investisseurs at Invecity Capital
Robert Laux is starting a new position as Managing Director at Bank of America
Alessandro Cinquegrani is starting a new position as Long / Short Equity Associate at Citadel
Thomas Rathmaier is starting a new position as Equity Derivatives Sales - Assistant Vice President at Citi
Pierre Celhabe is starting a new position as Head of Treasury and Corporate Finance at Elements
Emad Alrifai is starting a new position as Trading Manager at Heidmar Trading DMCC
Davide Cibaldi is starting a new position as Private Equity Associate at EQT Group
Jonathan Lurie is starting a new position as Board Member at INTU (SGS) FINANCE PLC
Imad Idboufous is starting a new position as Equity Derivatives Structurer - VP at Citi
Darren Gallant is starting a new position as Director, Head of Fund Administration at Khepri
Aljoscha Pehlke is starting a new position as Assistant Vice President - Equity Sales Trading at Citi
Brandon Levin is starting a new position as Head of Trading, Americas & Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets at Jain Global
Luke Holmes is starting a new position as MD High Touch Sales Trading at Clear Street
Niamh Taylor is starting a new position as Bank & Broker Management at Jane Street
Clement Sorin is starting a new position as Analyste M&A & FP&A at IMDEV-Imagerie Développement
Senior multi-asset manager Paul Kim has retired from Liontrust
Aviva Investors has hired Fabrice Pellous as co-head of global high yield, joining Sunita Kara to lead the firm’s high yield team
President Donald Trump has appointed Republican commissioner Mark Uyeda as acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
AllianceBernstein (AB) has hired Adam Peters as head of UK retail distribution, based in London
The chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Marcus Bokkerink, has been forced to step down in a bid to push forward with Labour’s growth agenda
Hedge fund titan Citadel has recruited Gregory Hayday from Farallon Capital Management
Nalmont Capital (Nalmont) has appointed Alexandre Hocquard as Managing Partner and Lead Portfolio Manager
Acadia has added to its Quantitative Services team with the appointment Xabier Anduaga as a Partner
The Index Industry Association (IIA) has appointed Kirsten Wegner as its new Chief Executive Officer
Apex Group has appointed Zion Hilelly as a new Chief Product officer, based in New York
Scott Mitchell has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at InspereX
FIA has hired Melissa Brunton as a new Senior Vice President of Global Events, Marketing and Communications
Reid Cheyne has joined Pirum as Director of Fixed Income Sales, Americas
Droit has appointed Somerset Pheasant as Chief Strategy Officer
Daniel Pinto, JPMorgan Chase’s President and Chief Operating Officer, who has served the firm for more than 40 years, has informed of his decision to retire at the end of 2026. Jennifer Piepszak, Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB), has been named Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective immediately, working closely with Pinto over the next few months
Polar Asset Management Partners is advancing its growth strategy with a London office and a 15% increase in headcount since early last year, the firm has expanded its team across various strategies, including commodities, equities, fixed income, and credit. Notable hires include Anna Litman Correa, a Portfolio Manager with over a decade of experience trading natural gas at Citigroup, and Mickael Soussant, a Commodity Risk Director
Investcorp has announced that Neil Rickard, Managing Director and Head of Credit Research in Europe, will become Co-Head with responsibility for the European business, alongside Corey Geis, currently Managing Director and Head of Trading and Capital Markets in the US, who will become Co-Head with responsibility for the US business. Both Jeremy Ghose and Tom Shandell are retiring from their current executive roles as global head Credit Management and head of liquid credit investments in the US respectively
✨SPARTAN INTERNATIONAL - TESTIMONIALS✨
“Oliver takes the time to prepare candidates for interviews providing with detailed background of the teams and remains available through the whole process. He is looking to build long-term relationships, his personal approach makes him stand out from the other headhunters.”
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, EUROPE
“Oliver is a true professional I have known for several years in my career in equity research in London. He has consistently showed ability in meeting demand and supply in the field, leveraging on his strong network of contacts among corporates and professionals in the industry. Specifically at our firm, he played a key role in the process of setting up the Banks research team selecting high quality candidates across regions and seniority. It is a pleasure to deal with him.”
EQUITIES CLIENT, EUROPE
“Oliver is a consummate professional with a great deal of Market Experience. He is by far the best Headhunter I have ever worked with, as he is constantly on top of the ever changing BuySide /SellSide dynamics.”
EQUITIES DIRECTOR, USA
“I have had the pleasure of working with Oliver on a number of occasions in my career and have always found him to be the consummate professional, well connected and full of good ideas and introductions.”
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, UK
“Oliver Rolfe was always my primary contact when I worked in the markets. His discretion and deep market knowledge made him one of the few headhunters I would talk to.
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, SOUTH AFRICA
“I met Oliver when I decided to shift my career to equity market research from auditing. His help and advice was invaluable in my search. He was very personable from the first conversation, offering important input and actively listening to my requirement. It has to be said his knowledge/connections in the equity research market is unique.
Oliver is also excellent in preparing the candidate by offering additional advice and appropriate feedback on every stage of the process. Having seen numerous recruiters during my search, Oliver is by far the best and therefore I highly recommend him.”
EQUITIES DIRECTOR, UK
“Oliver is a consummate professional, with first-rate knowledge of the market in London. He is an excellent coach and I would highly recommend working with him.”
EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, UK
“I met Oliver when I decided to shift my career to equity market research from auditing. His help and advice was invaluable in my search. He was very personable from the first conversation, offering important input and actively listening to my requirement. It has to be said his knowledge/ connections in the equity research market is unique. Oliver is also excellent in preparing the candidate by offering additional advice and appropriate feedback on every stage of the process. Having seen numerous recruiters during my search, Oliver is by far the best and therefore I highly recommend him.”
HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS, UK
“Oliver is a remarkable coach, a brilliant leader, and an exceptional person. Oliver is trained to tap into your conscious and unconscious mental and emotional processes, to help you unlock potential that is even hidden from you. He helped me overcome the mental blocks that sabotaged my own success.”
CEO, EQUITIES PROFESSIONAL, DUBAI
“Oliver Rolfe is clever, efficient, knowledgeable and honest. He is a highly valued professional and personal contact. I look forward to working with him for many years ahead – I can strongly recommend him.”
EQUITIES MANAGING DIRECTOR, USA
🌞📘 "The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today" - No.1 Ranked Book on KOBO & No.2 Ranked Book on Amazon within Health & Wellbeing📚✨
✨THE HOLISTIC GUIDE TO YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING TODAY REACHES NO.1 ON KOBO!✨
I am thrilled to announce that my second book, The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today, has reached the Number 1 spot in the Health & Wellbeing category on Kobo! It’s also ranked Number 9 in Health & Wellbeing & Psychology, and Number 14 in Religion, Spirituality, Philosophy, and Mind & Body.
This achievement is a true honour and a personal milestone for me. After my first book, I promised to only write another if it could genuinely help others, and I’m so pleased to see it resonating with readers. I am currently working on my third book, which is in discussions with publishers. This new work will delve into the topic of Addiction, exploring various aspects including overworking, social media use, disordered eating, prescription medications, drugs, alcohol, and more. It’s a complex issue, particularly for today’s generation, and I am eager to share insights that may support those facing these challenges.
Thank you so much for your continued support—especially during World Mental Health Week. Your encouragement means the world to me.
P.S. The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today is also on sale on Amazon at a fantastic rate! Many readers have shared they are purchasing additional copies for friends and family.
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Thank you again! 💫
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