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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.385✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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✨WISHING YOU A JOYFUL AND MAGICAL FESTIVE SEASON✨
As the holiday season wraps us in its warmth, we take a moment to reflect on the journey we've travelled together throughout the year. With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the milestones we've achieved and the memories we've created.
The festive season is a time to pause, appreciate the moments that matter most, and strengthen the bonds that connect us. It’s also an opportunity to look ahead with hope and excitement for all that the future holds.
May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and the company of loved ones. Let’s celebrate not only the season but also the enduring spirit of unity, kindness, and shared success.
As we step into the new year, we send our heartfelt wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity to you and your family. Thank you for being such an essential and cherished part of the Spartan family.
From all of us to you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We will be back in 2025.
🌟 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✨
✨NEW!!! - 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 - CORPORATE WELLBEING PIONEER - 2024 EDUCATION INNOVATORS AWARD✨
✨CEO MAGAZINE - MOST INFLUENTIAL CEO 2024 - SOUTH EAST ENGLAND - EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING SEARCH FIRM✨
✨GLOBAL 100 AWARDS - BEST EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING SEARCH FIRM - 2024✨
✨LAWYER INTERNATIONAL LEGAL 100 - 2024 AWARDS - BEST EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM✨
✨ACQUISITION INTERNATIONAL - GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS - BEST INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM 2024 - UK✨
✨M&A TODAY GLOBAL AWARDS WINNERS - BEST EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM - GLOBAL EQUITIES & INVESTMENT BANKING 2024✨
✨CORPORATE AMERICA TODAY AWARD WINNERS - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS 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.
December: Social Connections & Stress Management
Theme: "Stay Connected and Calm"
Focus Areas:
Social Connections
Prioritise Relationships: Schedule weekly catch-ups (in person or virtual) with friends, family, or colleagues to maintain a sense of community.
Plan Celebrations: Incorporate simple holiday or winter-themed activities, whether personal or professional.
Manage Seasonal Stress
Work Boundaries: Set clear work boundaries to ensure a balance between personal and professional life.
Mindfulness Practice: Dedicate 5-10 minutes daily to mindfulness or deep breathing exercises to handle seasonal stress.
Physical Health & Activity
Walks and Breaks: Spend 10-15 minutes outside daily during daylight to boost mood and energy.
Indoor Exercise: Start a short indoor exercise routine, such as yoga, stretching, or a bodyweight workout.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1-2: Plan social activities and holiday-themed engagements.
Week 3: Introduce mindfulness or breathing exercises.
Week 4: Establish a 10-minute indoor exercise routine.
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.
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.
FEBRUARY AND MARCH TO BE ADDED IN THE NEW YEAR
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✨
Peyman Dadgar is starting a new position as Managing Director - Head of TMT M&A at Deutsche Bank
Angelica Susio is starting a new position as Manager in Strategy & Transactions at EY
Michael Salvi is starting a new position as Quantitative Researcher at Verition Fund Management LLC
David Gerber is starting a new position as Investment Officer at Bath Savings Trust Co
Cole Bouley is starting a new position as Senior Vice President at Jefferies
Jason Coviensky is starting a new position as Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets
Charles Pratt is starting a new position as Vice President, Equity Trader at Jefferies
Reeti Shah, CFA is starting a new position as Senior Associate, Index Products at MSCI Inc.
Maria Graham is starting a new position as Managing Director at Jefferies
Connor Foreman is starting a new position as Vice President at Align Business Advisory Services
Ingo Lupatelli, CFA is starting a new position as Director of Portfolio Management (PM) at BIT Capital
Patrick Haar is starting a new position as Vice President, Equity Sales at RBC Capital Markets
Edoardo Piciucchi is starting a new position as Senior Manager - Artificial Intelligence at Ekimetrics
Warren Ladd is starting a new position as Operations at BlueCrest Capital Management
Victoria McCulloch is starting a new position as Director at RBC Capital Markets
John Conneely is starting a new position as Head of Strategy & GTM Execution – Custody at FalconX
Khadijah Gibson, CFA is starting a new position as Assistant Vice President at RBC Capital Markets
Álvaro Cuartero González, PhD is starting a new position as Valuation Model Quantitative Analyst at UBS
Ollie Dyson, CFA is starting a new position as Assistant Vice President at RBC Capital Market
Colin Moody, CFA is starting a new position as Assistant Vice President at RBC Capital Markets
Marilia Athinodorou Zevedaiou is starting a new position as Equity Sales Trading Associate at Jefferies
Jack Reynolds-Clark, CFA is starting a new position as Vice President, European MedTech Research at RBC Capital Markets
Megan Gresham is starting a new position as Investment Banking Vice President at Jefferies
Kathryn Parker-Jumabhoy, CFA is starting a new position as Trainee Financial Advisor at St. James’s Place
Blaize Borovich is starting a new position as Investment Banking Vice President at Jefferies
Leslie Li is starting a new position as Market Strategy at Citadel
Pablo de la Torre Cuevas is starting a new position as Assistant Vice President at RBC Capital Markets
Jon Hocking is starting a new position as Group Head of Planning and Performance Management at Zurich Insurance
Nadine Readie is starting a new position as Global Product Lead Custody & Clearing and Regional Head of Product Management Europe, UK & Ireland at Deutsche Bank
Rosario Sorrentino is starting a new position as Associate at McKinsey & Company
Lisa Fox is starting a new position as Head of Co-Investment Service at Guinness Ventures
Hani Khemili is starting a new position as Vice President - Electronic Trading at RBC Capital Markets
Aditi Venkatram is starting a new position as Managing Director at Jefferies
Stuart Lawrence, CFA is starting a new position as Head of European Equities Trading at UBS Asset Management
Hiten Patel, CFA, FCA is starting a new position as Managing Director - Head of HOLT Content (EMEA) at UBS
Ryan Gilmartin is starting a new position as Vice President - Institutional Equity Sales at Needham & Company
Atakan Akkaya is starting a new position as Head of Commodity and Structured Trade Finance EMEA & Global Co-ordinator for Commodity Finance at MUFG
Jeremy Wauters, CFA is starting a new position as SVP Equity Sales at Jefferies
Jupiter Asset Management has appointed Selina Tyler as the firm’s head of UK, the latest in a raft of hires at the firm
BNP Paribas Asset Management has hired Linda Fodil and Thibault Sartori as investment directors in the private debt team of the firm's private assets division
Quilter Cheviot has made a series of major changes to its senior team as its longstanding head of regional offices Richard Thorn announces his retirement
Kevin Kennedy has been appointed to the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) Board of Directors as an Industry Director
BNP Paribas has appointed Guneet Dhingra as Head of US Rates Strategy and James Egelhof as Chief US Economist for Markets 360, the bank’s market strategy and economics division
28Stone has hired Christopher Wilson as Global Head of Experience Modernization
Tony Paquette will be joining Galaxy Digital Holdings as Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Alex Ioffe, who will transition into a Senior Advisor role at Galaxy on January 1, 2025
London Stock Exchange Group has announced that Lloyd Pitchford will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from April 30, 2025
Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Stephanie Clarke as Head of International Strategy and Corporate Development, based in London
Michele G. Buck, has been elected as a director of JPMorganChase. She is Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of The Hershey Company
Fred Desobry, a former portfolio manager at BlueCrest Capital, has joined London-based crypto hedge fund Bastion Asset Management as its Chief Investment Officer as crypto trading continues to gather momentum
Two Seas Capital (Two Seas) has appointed Altaf Mackeen as Managing Director and Head of Research
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Erik Gerding, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, will depart the agency effective December 31, 2024. Upon his departure, Cicely LaMothe will serve as Acting Director. In addition, Haoxiang Zhu, Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, departed the agency on December 10. David Saltiel, a Deputy Director who also heads the Division’s Office of Analytics and Research, will serve as Acting Director
✨SPARTAN INTERNATIONAL - TESTIMONIALS✨
“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 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 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
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✨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.
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