In this engaging podcast interview hosted by Candice Bourne, our CEO Kate Ludlow reflects on her remarkable 17-year career at Saxton Bampfylde, from joining as a graduate researcher in 2009 to leading the firm today.
Kate discusses her unexpected path into executive search, starting with a music degree from Cambridge and a pivotal summer internship, and what has kept her at Saxton Bampfylde: the people, the intellectual variety, and a culture that takes the work seriously without taking itself too seriously.
She also shares insights on navigating today’s challenging search market, the benefits of our employee-owned structure, and her vision for the firm’s future. Whether you’re curious about a career in executive search or interested in our approach to building high-performing, collegiate teams, this conversation offers a candid look at life at Saxton Bampfylde.
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Jonathan Badyal Senior Advisor to the arts and creative industries practice
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Stephen Bampfylde Co-Founder & Non-Executive Chair
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Sophie Tredinnick Head of Government Practice
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Siân Brown Consultant
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Rosanna Cundall Consultant
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Rhianna Connolly Consultant
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Rebecca Wallace Associate Consultant
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Mary Few Consultant, Head of Scotland
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Gracie Linthwaite Associate Consultant
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Ginny Jones Consultant
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Eugenia Gonzalez Consultant, Head of Higher Education Practice
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Ed Bampfylde Head of Arts, culture & creative industries
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Corrie Cowlard Consultant
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Brett Anderson Consultant
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Bianca de Santis Co-Head of Research
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Kate Ludlow CEO & Consultant
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Jonathan Morgan Deputy Chair & Head of Regulation Practice
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Alex Richmond Head of Health Practice
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Anthony Wood Associate Consultant
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Augusta Bunting Head of Board Practice
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