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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.403✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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🌟 A LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE: MY LONDON MARATHON 🌟 🏁 I DID IT!!! 🏁
On Sunday, 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.
✨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✨
Siddharth Kant is starting a new position as Chief of Staff and Client Strategy Lead - JANA & AS Markets Sales at Citi
Sam Catalano is starting a new position as Senior Equity Research Analyst - Resources at Petra Capital Pty Ltd
Sekhar Nair is starting a new position as M&A Transaction Lead at Agilent Technologies
Joe Barron, CFA is starting a new position as Principal at Shorooq
Karim Maher is starting a new position as CEO & Co-Founder at KEM Advisory Firm
Dr. Sameer Al Ansari is starting a new position as Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman at Develop North PLC
Nikhil Taneja is starting a new position as Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Navi
Paolo Battaglia is starting a new position as Associate Member at The Economic Club of New York
Abdullah Al-Toukhi is starting a new position as Co-Founder at Pro.Form
William Klein is starting a new position as Associate Hotel Advisory & Valuation at CBRE Hotels
Fernando Valdegas is starting a new position as Sales Executive at Blue Heron Research Partners
Andrew Hart-Fox is starting a new position as Managing Director, Co-Head GBP Rates Trading at J.P. Morgan
Max Hagelstein is starting a new position as Director - Investment Banking, Real Estate at DC Advisory
Tyson Appadoo is starting a new position as Trader at Woodline Partners LP
Edward Stanley, CFA is starting a new position as Strategic Advisory - Capital Markets at PJT Partners
Moritz Gassner is starting a new position as CFO at Regnology
Piero Chiesa is starting a new position as Board Member at Allianz Investitori Sgr
Richard Davies is starting a new position as Index Research at JPMorganChase
José Diogo is starting a new position as Team Leader Cash SSI at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Nico Alt is starting a new position as Senior Consultant, M&A and Financial Advisory at Roland Berger
Renato E. Rios is starting a new position as Equity Research Analyst at Inderes
Tim Bevan is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Cor Prime
Domenico Massaro is starting a new position as Partner at Alkemia Capital
Alvaro Santos Magliocca is starting a new position as Business Analyst at BNP Paribas CIB
Swati Verma is starting a new position as Global Head of CRD Wealth and Advisor Platforms at State Street
Abdulelah Alsaab is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Hamah Capital
Gala Gosset is starting a new position as Senior Equity Trader & Analyst at Bpifrance
Alix de Renty is starting a new position as Head of Client Coverage at ODDO BHF
David Lane is starting a new position as Chief Investment Officer at Nadia Partners
Kevin Edwards is starting a new position as Managing Director - Head of European Credit Sales & Trading at BTIG
George Shao is starting a new position as Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations at Pony.ai
Toby Woods is starting a new position as Portfolio Manager at Pie Funds
Michael Woodcock, CFA is starting a new position as Sector Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs
Peter Brown is starting a new position as Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners
Daria Vlasova is starting a new position as Senior Manager | AI Strategy & GTM (Chief AI Office) at PwC UK
Tony Ives is starting a new position as Global Head of Derivative and Multi-Asset Trading Solutions at T. Rowe Price
Shaam Vora is starting a new position as Investment Associate - Private Equity at Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
Thorsten Fischer, CFA, CSIP is starting a new position as Managing Director und Head of Portfolio management at Moventum
Rada Pyneeandee is starting a new position as Director at Newstate Partners LLP
Amit Kewalramaney is starting a new position as Executive Director at Julius Baer
Stephen Luparello is starting a new position as Chairman at OCC
Jason Schwarz is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Wilshire
Hanna Valva is starting a new position as Co-Chief Operating Officer at Wilshire
Jason Hubschman is starting a new position as Co-Chief Operating Officer at Wilshire
Craig Donohue is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Cboe Global Markets
John F. Woods is starting a new position as Chief Financial Officer at State Street Corporation
Noelle Eder is starting a new position as Group Head, Technology & Operations at Standard Chartered
René Paula is starting a new position as Chief Legal and Chief Financial Officer at Nasdaq Private Market
Samantha Tortora is starting a new position as Chief Growth and Chief Marketing Officer at Nasdaq Private Market
Amanda Gold is starting a new position as Chief of Staff and Chief People Officer at Nasdaq Private Market
Andrew Kroculick is starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer at Nasdaq Private Market
Bill Spoor is starting a new position as Head of Capital Solutions at Nasdaq Private Market
Parul Dubey is starting a new position as Head of SecondMarket at Nasdaq Private Market
Marc Perkins is starting a new position as Senior Vice President of Product at Nasdaq Private Market
Toby Glaysher is starting a new position as Chairman of the Board at Finbourne Technology
Deepak Nair is starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer at United Fintech
Chris Blackburn is starting a new position as Global Head of Multi-Asset at Liquidnet
Spencer Lee is starting a new position as Head of Client Product, Americas at MarketAxess Holdings
Matthew Cousens is starting a new position as Managing Director, Head of Electronic Execution, EMEA at Clear Street
Natan Tiefenbrun is starting a new position as Global Head of Cash Equities at Cboe Global Markets
Matt Howell is starting a new position as Global Head of Trading Strategy at T. Rowe Price
Rupert Harrison is starting a new position as Senior Adviser for the UK at PIMCO
Rebecca Bilek-Chee is starting a new position at Avantis Investors
Robbie Main is starting a new position at Avantis Investors
Charles-Antoine Wauters is starting a new position as Director, Investment Team at Sandglass Capital
✨ NASS CHARITY MAGAZINE ARTICLE ✨
National Association of Ankylosing Spondylitis (NASS - the charity I am raising money for) has published this article in their quarterly magazine. Thank you NASS for your support! Here's to raising as much as possible to help those in need. 😱🏃🏻🥵🏁🙏🏼
✨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.
You can grab your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eRy9TPps
Thank you again! 💫
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