March 20, 2023 – Global consulting and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has joined Crypto Valley Association, an independent, non-governmental association established to take full advantage of Switzerland’s strengths to build the world’s leading blockchain and crypto technology ecosystem. The partnership is designed to support Sheffield Haworth’s long-term commitment to supporting the crypto industry from a talent perspective and the development of its fintech practice under the leadership of Philippe Reynier.
“I am very excited to join the Crypto Valley Association,” said Mr. Reynier. “The membership signals our ongoing development of deep relationships within the blockchain and crypto community. I look forward to working with the Crypto Valley Association to help individuals and businesses in blockchain and crypto connectivity in Switzerland and around the world.”
“We are delighted to welcome Sheffield Haworth into the Crypto Valley ecosystem,” said Emi Lorincz, president of Crypto Valley Association’s board of directors. Sheffield Haworth’s invaluable talent development expertise and our vibrant community of crypto professionals and businesses are a great match. We look forward to working with Philippe and the wider team at Sheffield Haworth.”
MR. Reynier joined Sheffield Haworth as managing director in the global functional practice in 2022. He is the firm’s global head of fintech and also works with major financial institutions to support their digital transformation efforts from a talent perspective. MR. Reynier is based in Switzerland and responsible for the development of the Sheffield Haworth office locally. Prior to joining Sheffield Haworth, he spent over five years at UBS where he focused on digital strategy and fintech partnerships and investments as head of digital strategy, then head of business development and special projects.
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Sheffield Haworth, founded in 1993, is a global executive search, talent advisory and temporary consultancy firm. The organization works with clients worldwide to provide tailored solutions for their business and executive-level talent needs. The firm has 10 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. It serves clients in the financial services, business and professional services and technology industries.
Recent acquisition
Sheffield Haworth recently acquired Symbiosis Search, an executive search consultant for executive roles across rapidly growing enterprise software and SaaS companies. Financial terms of the transaction were not made public. The deal illustrates Sheffield Haworth’s intention to pursue acquisition opportunities to accelerate its international expansion. The acquisition brings together Sheffield Haworth’s existing expertise in the technology sector in EMEA, currently known as SH Gillamor Stephens, with Symbiosis’ experience enabling the international growth of innovative software and SaaS companies. Together, the teams will form part of the global technology practice at Sheffield Haworth.
Sheffield Haworth adds former UBS head of business development and special projects
Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of former UBS chief Philippe Reynier as managing director of the technology arm of its global functions practice. “We are thrilled that Philippe has decided to join the team at Sheffield Haworth,” said Mark Dixon, Managing Director of Global Functions. “His background and experience, having worked both in the industry and in strategy consulting, is unique and we are excited to build further relationships in the fintech space and work with clients on their most pressing talent challenges and requirements.”
Founded in 2002, Symbiosis Search works for organizations across the software industry, specializing in disruptive growth companies delivering advanced enterprise-class solutions. The firm works with VC and other investor-backed start-up and scale-up providers expanding across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific regions.
“Enterprise software and SaaS is a rapidly evolving industry, touching every aspect of business,” said Georgina Harley, Group CEO – Emerging Services and Sectors. “Managing these companies only increases in demand and complexity. We have been impressed by the knowledge and relationships Symbiosis Search has developed across the international software industry and are thrilled to welcome the Symbiosis team to Sheffield Haworth.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Managing Editor; and Stephen Sawicki, Managing Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
