

“Every week brings new conversations, new relationships, and new challenges to unpick. Seeing projects move forward while building long-term partnerships makes the work continually rewarding.”
Rhys O’Connell-Davies Project Manager, Health Practice
Rhys O’Connell-Davies Project Manager, Health Practice
Rhys is Project Manager for Saxton Bampfylde’s Healthcare Practice, supporting the delivery of senior leadership appointments across the NHS, regulators, and a range of health and life sciences organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
He joined the firm in 2017 and has worked on more than 200 executive and non-executive searches. In his current role, he helps ensure the healthcare practice runs efficiently and delivers a smooth, well-organised experience for clients and candidates. Alongside his project work, Rhys leads AI and innovation initiatives for the Project Coordinator team and has served as a Trustee since being elected by colleagues in 2025.
Meet the team 


Dame Ruth May DBE Senior Advisor to the Health practice
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Nick Ricketts Consultant
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Brett Anderson 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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