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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.405✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
These are the latest global moves in the “City” over the past 7 days and this is the ONLY place to receive all of the latest market moves. If you would like to see your name, or your company's new hires featured, get in contact and let us know the details. If it is not here, it is possible that we do not know…
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✨AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 2024/25✨
✨M&A TODAY 2025 AWARDS - AWARD - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS
✨AI BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - BEST SPECIALIST FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE SEARH FIRM & CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD - 2025
✨GLOBAL 100 2025 - AWARD - INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR CORPORATES AND INDIVIDUALS✨
✨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 SPRING 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.
May: Strength and Growth
Theme: "Building Consistency and Strength"
Focus Areas:
Strengthen Physical Well-being
Build on your fitness routine by incorporating strength training.
Maintain a healthy posture, especially if working remotely.
Foster Mental Resilience
Continue mindfulness or meditation practices.
Identify and tackle sources of stress with proactive planning.
Deepen Social Connections
Engage in community or professional networking events.
Plan quality time with family and friends.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Set new fitness goals focusing on strength and endurance.
Week 2: Engage in mindfulness techniques to reduce stress.
Week 3: Plan social engagements to maintain connection.
Week 4: Assess progress and make adjustments.
June: Optimising Energy and Productivity
Theme: "Maximising Potential and Balance"
Focus Areas:
Enhance Work-Life Balance
Set boundaries for work hours to prevent burnout.
Prioritise leisure activities and hobbies.
Optimise Nutrition and Hydration
Maintain hydration levels during warmer months.
Eat light, energy-boosting meals to stay active and refreshed.
Spend More Time Outdoors
Make use of longer days with morning or evening walks.
Plan a weekend getaway or time in nature.
Recommended Activities:
Week 1: Reassess work-life balance and adjust schedules.
Week 2: Plan outdoor activities and focus on hydration.
Week 3: Explore summer-friendly meals and snacks.
Week 4: Celebrate mid-year achievements and set summer goals.
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✨
Thomas Damico is starting a new position as Managing Director at Barclays
Wasim Tahir, CFA is starting a new position as Advisor at ODI Global
Abdulla Bukhowa is starting a new position as Board Member at Bahrain Bourse
Ronan Poupon is starting a new position as Senior Equity Portfolio Manager - Growth Equities Team at DNCA Finance
Keegan Carl is starting a new position as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Analyst at GL Capital
Alexander Artemyev, MBA, PhD is starting a new position as First Vice President - Stress Testing Analytics (Treasury Dept.) at East West Bank
Jon Allen is starting a new position as Equity Trader at Point72
Wenceslao Bunge is starting a new position as Ambassador at Embajada de la República Argentina en España
Naomi Waistell, CFA is starting a new position as Fund Manager - Emerging Markets at Carmignac
Alvaro Ruiz de Alda, CFA is starting a new position as European Banks Credit Trader at Morgan Stanley
Lam Duy Tran, CFA is starting a new position as Associate Portfolio Manager at Red Capital Asset Management JSC
Georges Amar is starting a new position as Equity Derivative Sales at Aurel BGC
Amritpal Panesar is starting a new position as Senior Business Development Manager at B2BROKER
Jitin Babu is starting a new position as Director, Growth & Partnerships at Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM)
Vipin Keshwani is starting a new position as ETF Trade Support at Old Mission
Samy Ben Aoun is starting a new position as Head of Rates Trading Continental Europe at Barclays Investment Bank
Mattia Lubian is starting a new position as Associate - Infrastructure Private Credit at Apterra Infrastructure Capital
Massimiliano Marchisio is starting a new position as Investment Professional at Apax
Sam Obeidat, MGM is starting a new position as Board Advisor at Qudra Holding Group
Natalia Maksimova is starting a new position as Equity Sales Trader at Citi
Sven Peter is starting a new position as Founder & CIO at Arya Private Debt
Jamie Rush is starting a new position as Director of Global Economics at Bloomberg
Rune Sanbeck, CFA is starting a new position as Advisory Council Member at Sovereign Investors
Conor Hails is starting a new position as Emerging Markets Rates and FX Sales at ItauBBA
Daniel Arques is starting a new position as Head of Capital Formation & Transactions at eComplete Group
Alain Kaufman MRE is starting a new position as Manager, Renewable Energy Investments at Dream Advisors
Dimosthenis Gkizas, MICS is starting a new position as Head of Credit & Compliance at Scandi Trading
Léa Poli is starting a new position as Rates Sale Associate at J.P. Morgan
Jeff Alexander is starting a new position as President and CEO of The Northern Trust Company, Canada, and Principal Officer of The Northern Trust Company, Canada Branch
Angie Davis is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Campbell Global
Summer Mersinger is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Blockchain Association
Sara Mathew is starting a new position as Independent Lead Director at State Street Corporation
Tom Bennett is starting a new position as Global Head of Fintech at Apex Group
Dean Berry is starting a new position as Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive of EMEA and APAC at MarketAxess Holdings
Andrew Bruce is starting a new position as Director and Head of Low Touch Execution at Citi
Christian Ford is starting a new position as Director, Equities High Touch Execution at Citi
Nicolas Lebon is starting a new position as Director in the Corporate Solutions Group at Citi
Dan Smith is starting a new position as Head of Australia, Prime Finance in the Equities Business at Citi
Chris Blackburn is starting a new position as Global Head of Multi-Asset at Liquidnet
Mark Tinworth is starting a new position as Head of Sales EMEA, Global Markets at RBC Capital Markets
Daniel Ciment is starting a new position as Americas Head of Equities Trading and Execution at BNY
Richard Pease is starting a new position as Member of the Investment Advisory Group at Rockwood Strategic
Jamie Fowler is starting a new position as Head of UK Wealth at Schroders
Brian O’Hara has left his position as Senior Energy Portfolio Manager at Millennium Management
✨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
🌟 A LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE: MY LONDON MARATHON 🌟 🏁 I DID IT!!! 🏁
I achieved something I once thought might never be possible – I crossed the finish line of the London Marathon.
It’s hard to find the right words to describe the day. The atmosphere across London was absolutely incredible – the kindness, support and encouragement from complete strangers lining the streets was truly overwhelming. Every cheer, every clap, every shout of my name helped carry me through, especially during the toughest miles.
The heat made it an even greater challenge, and there were moments when my body was screaming at me to stop. But, like so many others, I kept pushing forward, remembering why I was there and who I was running for. Crossing the finish line wasn’t just the end of a race – it was the realisation of a dream I’ve held onto for so long.
I want to say the biggest thank you to everyone who supported me, sent good luck messages, donated to my fundraiser, and believed in me when I needed it most. Your kindness and encouragement kept me going more than you know.
Every penny raised for the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) (currently an amazing £10,000+) will help make a real difference to people living with axial SpA, and I’m so proud to have played a small part in supporting their incredible work.
This experience has been one of the toughest, most rewarding journeys of my life. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Together, we made it happen!
With gratitude and pride,
Oliver
#LondonMarathon2025 #NASS #AxialSpA #AnkylosingSpondylitis #MarathonForACause #FinalPush #TeamNASS #RunForChange
💖 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. £10,000 is an incredible amount of money, help me in raising some more for NASS.
👉 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.
🌞📘 "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.
You can grab your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eRy9TPps
Thank you again! 💫
“This book was a great surprise, it had so much useful information that I wasn’t aware of. So much so, I have recommended this book to all my friends, family and colleagues at work. An absolute joy to read!”
“A fabulous read. The book offers some wonderful insights on various aspects of health that are sometimes either taken for granted or simply forgotten. Very interesting section relating to numerology (which i had little idea about) and is hugely interesting. A beautifully written informative book and have already recommended to many people. 5 stars!”
“I generally do not read books however I am extremely pleased I saw this as its great. This book has something for everyone. It will certainly help you. It changed a lot for me.”
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