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✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES - No.387✨
✨LOOK WHO'S MADE THE NEWS WITH THE CITY'S LATEST MOVES✨
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✨WELCOME BACK! WELCOME TO 2025!✨
It is exciting to dive into 2025 and reconnect with clients, colleagues, partners, and friends across the global financial markets. This year holds incredible potential for driving impact within the financial markets and through executive search, identifying and placing the leadership talent that will shape the future of the industry.
The financial sector continues to evolve, and with it comes the growing need for visionary leaders who can navigate complexity, foster innovation, and deliver results on a global scale.
Here’s to a year of building transformative leadership teams, strengthening relationships, and delivering on the promise of impactful global financial industry.
🌟✨A NEW YEAR WITH GREAT HEALTH & WELLBEING✨🌟
A new year is here, and with it comes the chance to reset, refresh, and refocus on what truly matters—your health and wellbeing. 🌿💖
2025 is your opportunity to embrace a life of balance, vitality, and self-care. Whether it’s nourishing your body, calming your mind, or finding joy in the little things, every step you take toward wellness is a step toward a happier, healthier you.
If you’re looking for inspiration and guidance on this journey, my book, The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today, is here to support you. It's packed with practical tips and empowering insights to help you prioritise your health and thrive in all areas of life.
💡 Ready to start your year with purpose and positivity? Grab your copy here: The Holistic Guide To Your Health & Wellbeing Today - https://lnkd.in/ejGPyDVp
Here’s to a year of vibrant health, inner peace, and boundless possibilities. Let’s make 2025 your best year yet! 🥂✨
🌟 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✨
✨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.
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✨
Archil Jain is starting a new position as Associate at Citi
Matthew O'Sullivan is starting a new position as Head of Private Multi-Asset at Royal London Asset Management
Martin Cristiansson is starting a new position as Head of Equities Sales, Nordics at BNP Paribas
Thomas Gommenne, CFA is starting a new position as Fund Manager - European Small & Mid caps at La Financière de l'Echiquier
Robert Ashton, CFA is starting a new position as Advisory sales at Bernstein
James Aitchison is starting a new position as Senior Advisor at Ambr
Charlotte Fuller is starting a new position as UK Wholesale Client Manager at Jupiter Asset Management
Naomi Romero is starting a new position as Head of Institutional Relations, EMEA & APAC at OpenExchange, Inc.
Michael Summers, CFA is starting a new position as Executive Director at MSCI Inc.
Paul Sidney is starting a new position as Associate Director at Berenberg
Steve Arguin is starting a new position as Investment Banking Associate at Moelis & Company
Jason Gupta is starting a new position as Advisor at InVitro Capital
Alexander Jotov is starting a new position as Distressed Products Group at Deutsche Bank
Pierre Xavier (Peïo) Basset is starting a new position as M&A Associate at RYDGE Conseil
Cindy Mellul is starting a new position as Sales - Cross Asset Solutions at SILEX
Santos Palacios CFA is starting a new position as Event Driven European Equities Portfolio Manager at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP
Daniel Ross is starting a new position as Co-Head of TMT Europe and Vice Chairman UK at Rothschild & Co
Damon Barber is starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Toscafund Asset Management LLP
Michaela Burckard is starting a new position as Associate Director at Berenberg
Jennifer Schrenker is starting a new position as Vice President, Institutional Equity Sales at Wolfe Research, LLC
Mohamed Braham is starting a new position as Deputy head of Fixed Income and Currencies. at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
James Midgley is starting a new position as Equity Research Analyst at Cavendish
Simon Webber is starting a new position as Head of Global Equities at Schroders
Emiley Jellie is starting a new position as Managing Director, Head of Private Company Liquidity, Morgan Stanley Private Markets at Morgan Stanley
Marcel Coelho is starting a new position as Partner at CapSur Capital
Phuong Pham is starting a new position as Research Assistant at Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at IESE Business School
Thibault Boutherin is starting a new position as Equity Research - Executive Director at Morgan Stanley
Nicola Clemente is starting a new position as Head of Large Deals and IPO Advisory at Technology Holdings
Neel Kumar, CFA is starting a new position as CFO Team - Strategy & Corporate Development at Bloomberg
Pierre-Olivier Bouissy is starting a new position as Investment Manager at Sagard
Marko Lazic is starting a new position as Senior Analyst / APM at Hudson Bay Capital Management LP
Monica Wu is starting a new position as Senior Data Analyst at Meta
Peter Isaacs is starting a new position as Head of Enterprise Architecture - Applications at T. Rowe Price
Sam Wahab is starting a new position as Energy Equity Research at Peel Hunt
Archie Soames is starting a new position as Co-Founder & Head of Business Development at Renown Capital Partners
Mark Bruen, CFA is starting a new position as Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager - Private Credit at Barings
Hugh Allen is starting a new position as Managing Director Sales at TD Securities
Aymeric Lamblin is starting a new position as Senior Account Executive - Large Enterprise at Gartner
Kate Varvarigou is starting a new position as Vice President at Morgan Stanley
Anna Stupnytska is starting a new position as Head of Long-Term Investment Strategy at Nest pensions
Joris Kerkhofs is starting a new position as Vice President Equity Sales - Life Sciences at Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Banking
Ben Peacock is starting a new position as Hedge Fund Distribution, Executive Director at Morgan Stanley
James Harper, CFA is starting a new position as Portfolio Manager at Clifford Capital Partners, LLC
Alisdair Brady is starting a new position as Investment Banking Vice President | Media & Communications at Morgan Stanley
Chloé Vezy is starting a new position as Associate - EMEA Hotels Capital Markets at JLL
Tom Peacock is starting a new position as Analyst at Morgan Stanley
Giorgia Bulgarelli is starting a new position as Investor Relations at Tikehau Capital
Jules Blard is starting a new position as Cross Asset Solutions Sales at Maverix
Mouna Sarih is starting a new position as Vice President at Investcorp
João Vasco Henriques is starting a new position as Vice President at Morgan Stanley
Constantin Chryssostalis is starting a new position as Transaction Services Analyst at Eight Advisory
Asanka Ranasinghe is starting a new position as Unit Head - Post Credit Monitoring at Union Bank of Colombo
Jack Alexander is starting a new position as Director, Investor Relations at TDR Capital
Ria Devor is starting a new position as Executive Director, Head of CEEMEA Corporate Access at Morgan Stanley
Marshall Green is starting a new position as Director at Merit Advisors, LLC
Huygen Breederveld is starting a new position as Investment Manager at Beek Capital
Cyril Meilland is starting a new position as Member of the Board at IRCliff
Melanie Pickett has been named Head of Asset Servicing, Americas, Northern Trust
Rostin Behnam has announced his departure from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In addition, CFTC announced that Division of Enforcement Director Ian McGinley will depart the agency
HSBC has appointed Lisa McGeough as President and Chief Executive Officer for the United States
Insight Investment has appointed Raman Srivastava as Chief Executive Officer designate, reporting to Jose Minaya, Global Head of BNY Investments and Wealth
The Goldman Sachs Group has announced the appointment of Alex Golten as Chief Risk Officer of the firm
Chris Twort has been named Head of Trading at iSAM Securities (UK), expanding his role from leading the trading and execution division at iSAM Funds (UK)
Waystone has appointed Nigel Pasea as Country Head of Middle East
Azarias Capital has appointed Jocelyn Dalkin as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately, and promoted Dan Petruzzi to Partner
Eisler Capital has appointed two new Portfolio Managers: Gregory Bugaj, who joined this month in New York to oversee commodities portfolios, and Michael Pinelli, who will manage financial services portfolios
Tristan Faber has joined Jain Global in London as the hedge fund’s Head of Platform, having spent two years leading the core quantitative platform for Point72’s macro team
Julian Fosh has left Liontrust following “an unexpected and severe bout of illness” after 40 years in the fund management industry
Aviva Investors has appointed Gita Bal as head of fixed income research
Brown Advisory has promoted Logie Fitzwilliams to serve as co-CEO and co-president alongside current CEO and president Mike Hankin
Schroders Capital has promoted Peter Lowe to head of UK real estate investment as the private markets arm seeks to strengthen its real estate capabilities and client proposition
Emma Reynolds has replaced Tulip Siddiq as economic secretary to the Treasury, following Siddiq's resignation over allegations about properties linked to her aunt Sheikh Hasina
Investment platform TILLIT has promoted head of fund selection Sheridan Admans to chief investment officer
✨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.
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