About Us

Ashdown Executive Search is a specialist capital markets search firm focused on strategic mandates in research and quant analytics, across Equity, Credit, Rates, FX and Emerging Markets at leading global financial institutions

Our reputation is crucial to our success, therefore we strive for excellence in the service we provide and in the people we employ. We always maintain the highest ethical standards, incorporating integrity, honesty and professionalism in everything we do.

Unlike the majority of executive search firms, we believe it is paramount that a Managing Director consultant not only drive the recruitment process, but also be 100% involved at every stage of the search, from the initial approach right through to the successful placement. This ensures a professional, clear and seamless process for both client and candidate.

Our discretion, the quality of our research, and the accuracy of our introductions have enabled us to maintain an incredibly loyal client base, which include tier one investment banks, major European hedge funds, international asset managers and boutique investment houses. These partnerships have resulted in Ashdown Executive Search being entrusted not only with key recruitment mandates, but also with strategic advisory projects that assist our clients with the structuring and management of their business.

Completed Mandates:

A selection of senior mandates successfully completed by Ashdown Executive Search, across asset classes and regions

Equity

  • MD Head of Banks Equity Research
  • MD Head of US Equity Strategy
  • MD Head of Chemicals Equity Research
  • MD Chemicals Analyst
  • ED Head of EU Metals and Mining Research
  • ED Head of NA Metals and Mining Research
  • ED Head of Consumer Equity Research
  • ED Head of European Equity Strategy
  • ED Head of Luxury Equity Research
  • ED Spanish/Italian Banks Equity Research
  • Director French Banks Equity Research
  • ED Beverages Equity Research

Credit

  • MD Global Head of Credit Research
  • MD US HY Credit Desk Analyst
  • MD Head of US Credit Strategy
  • Director US HY Credit Desk Analyst
  • LatAm Credit Desk Analyst
  • Director US Credit Research
  • Director Head of CEEMEA Credit Research
  • Director Metals and Mining Credit Research
  • Director Head of HY Credit Strategy

Emerging Markets

  • MD Global Head of EM Strategy
  • MD Head of EM Economics
  • MD Chief EMEA Economist
  • MD Head of LatAm Research
  • ED Head of EMEA Strategy
  • Director Head of EM Credit Research
  • ED Head of Asian Fixed Income Research
  • ED Asian Rates Strategy

Asset Allocation and Strategy

  • MD Global Head of EM Strategy
  • MD Head of EM Economics
  • MD Chief EMEA Economist
  • MD Head of LatAm Research
  • ED Head of EMEA Strategy
  • Director Head of EM Credit Research
  • ED Head of Asian Fixed Income Research
  • ED Asian Rates Strategy

Economics

  • MD Chief Economist (US Bank)
  • MD Chief Economist (European Bank)
  • MD Chief International Economist
  • MD Chief US Economist
  • MD Chief European Economist
  • ED Chief German Economist
  • Director Chief French and BenLux

Rates

  • MD Global Head of Rates Strategy
  • MD Head of US Rates Strategy
  • MD Head of European Rates Strategy
  • ED US Rates Strategy
  • ED European Rates Strategy
  • Director UK Rates Strategist
  • ED RV Strategist

FX

  • MD Global Head of FX Strategy
  • MD Head of US FX Strategy
  • MD Head of European FX Strategy
  • ED US FX Strategy
  • ED European FX Strategy
  • Director G8 FX Strategy
  • ED G10 FX Strategy

Commodities

  • MD Global Head of Commodities Research
  • Director Head of European Commodities Research

Other

  • MD Vice Chairman Capital Markets
  • MD Head of IR Structuring
  • MD Head of EU HY and Distressed Trading
  • Head of CVA Trading/Structuring
  • MD Head of UK Fixed Income Sales

Contact Us

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Managing Director

MATT WELSH

Matt is the founder and Managing Director of Ashdown Executive Search. He has over 18 years of capital markets executive search experience.

office +44 (0)1892 610445

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Director

ESTELLE CHAMPAGNE

Estelle joined Ashdown Executive Search upon its inception. She is responsible for the infrastructure and business management of the firm.

office +44 (0)1892 610445

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Head of Research

KAROLINA COWLING

Karolina's invaluable role as Head of Research for Ashdown Executive Search focuses on supporting the Directors in the preparation and delivery of assignments.

office +44 (0)1732 301141

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