About

One of the UK’s leading diversity specialists, Suki has been revolutionising executive search and inclusion for 15 years.

Having started his career at a FTSE 250 recruitment company before becoming a Partner for a boutique firm he established Audeliss in 2011. Recruiting leaders and executives for global organisations across sectors and industries, Suki has established a unique network of exceptional and diverse candidates as well as building successful relationships with clients. 

Determined to shape inclusive workplaces, in 2013 Suki founded OUTstanding, an LGBT+ membership organisation which, in partnership with The Financial Times, publishes an annual role model list recognising leading LGBT+ and ally executives and LGBT+ future leaders. The powerful work and rapid success of OUTstanding earned Suki the title of ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2013 European Diversity Awards and he was also named 64th in The Independent’s ‘Rainbow List’.

In 2016, Suki was appointed a Trustee of the Guild of HR Professionals.

The following year Suki launched EMpower and HERoes – initiatives focused on ethnic minorities and women.  Each year, in partnership with the Financial Times, EMpower and HERoes publishes role model lists globally. In 2017 Suki was also named as “Most Inspiring Recruitment Leader” at The Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards.

In 2018, Suki launched INvolve – an overarching mother-brand for OUTstanding, EMpower and HERoes. It encapsulates the mission, values and vision across all three brands, helping to create diverse and inclusive businesses where everyone can, and does, succeed. A world that involves 100% of everyone.

Suki is also a Stonewall Ambassador and passionately supports many charities including The Albert Kennedy Trust and Outright International. 

Jonathan has 20+ years’ experience recruiting to board and executive roles for a range of high profile public sector organisations.

Prior to his career in executive recruitment, Jonathan was responsible for the national delivery of the Audit Commission’s Comprehensive Performance Assessment as well as being its national policy lead for children’s services. As well as serving as Deputy Director at the Cabinet Office, Jonathan has worked for five local authorities in senior roles.

Felicity started her executive search career in London over 15 years ago and has spent the past 10 years in New York where she has had the opportunity to establish a Search practice for a boutique firm before moving In-house to oversee global recruiting efforts for a broad spectrum of opportunities. 

This experience of having worked on both sides of the table has enabled her to build an appreciation for her clients and candidates. Through Audeliss, Felicity fulfils a market gap for thoughtful partnership with clients committed to creating a truly diverse workplace. 

She is a mother of two based in Westchester, USA. 

Chris is one of UK’s predominant interim management and executive search professionals. She lends her 20+ years experience in this field to Audeliss’ practice areas as well as sitting on the leadership team.

Prior to joining Audeliss, Chris was a senior partner and board director at a City-based boutique executive search and interim management provider. Before this role, she was Managing Director of the Interim Management business of a multinational HR consulting group.  Previously to this, she was with a leading International Business School, where she ran their operations for tailored executive programmes.

Anja has over 13 years’ international experience in executive talent acquisition.

She started her career in a FTSE-250 recruitment company, managing the Industry & Commerce finance searches in London. She then moved to a Global Industrial Practice for a NASDAQ-listed leadership advisory firm conducting a broad spectrum of executive and Board assignments across the globe. Prior to joining Audeliss, Anja worked for a boutique search business focusing on Legal and Compliance appointments in the UK and EMEA markets.

Experience of having worked in both global and boutique businesses conducting searches across all functions and geographies enabled her to have a truly broad perspective of client and candidate needs. She believes that quality, honesty and creativity are the key to successful hiring!

Anja grew up in Western Siberia before moving to the UK and is bilingual in Russian and English.

Eric brings over 10 years’ Executive Search experience for some of the most recognised names in the industry. Eric has a successful track record in the Technology, Media, Telecoms, Professional Services, Industrial and Public Sector verticals. He has successfully undertaken a wide range of searches at all levels of seniority across the Technology, Operations, Finance and Commercial functions for international corporate enterprises and high growth technology start-ups as well as new market entrants. 

Having lived and worked in the UAE, Eric has also undertaken international search assignments and delivered mandates across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East and Far East.

An LSE graduate with a Master’s Degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Louise worked in the City before starting her career in Search, focussing primarily on global financial markets.  Previously Louise Co-Founded a City Search boutique, developing a strong reputation in Derivatives and Structured Products working with large investment banks as well as more niche players.

Her network is extensive, as is her zeal to source, match and place the most talented candidates.

Approachable, versatile and creative with a natural curiosity about individuals, Louise regards research as her ideal job role.

Barrie has over 10 years’ experience in executive acquisition.

He started his career in a FTSE-250 recruitment company, managing the Industry & Commerce finance searches in London. He then moved to a specialist corporate governance firm, focusing on a broad range of senior compliance mandates for global financial institutions within banking, insurance, fintech and asset management.

Most recently, Barrie’s expertise and network has developed to include legal non-contentious regulatory mandates within law firms. He enjoys partnering with clients to deliver high calibre individuals in a standard above all expectations.  

Alex has experience both in executive search and in-house recruitment, having begun her career several years ago at a small boutique search firm focused on retail and luxury brands. This was a busy and varied role which, from the very beginning, gave her the opportunity to be hands-on in all aspects of the recruitment process and a great grounding in research.

After a few years, she moved in-house to work for a healthcare regulator, where she worked on a high volume of assignments across all areas and levels of the organisation. Whilst there, Alex honed her skills in candidate selection and screening. This lead to her working on the setup of their interim turnaround panel; developing a pool of senior interim candidates including CFOs, HRDs, COOs and CEOs.

At Audeliss, Alex focuses on senior executive appointments across a range of functions.

Suzannah has been a specialist in executive search since 2004, leading a broad range of National and International searches across private and public sectors, making appointments such as; Senior Consultant-Nuclear, Oil and Gas for EY, General Manager Peter McCallum Cancer Centre Australia, Director of Sales (UK) Johnson and Johnson, and Chief Executive Dartford and Gravesham Hospital NHS Trust.

Suzannah relishes the challenge of a new client, and a new market to explore; speaking to interesting, diverse candidates, and ultimately finding the perfect candidate their perfect job!

Prior to her career in executive recruitment, Suzannah worked in the telecoms industry coordinating responses to multimillion pound Tenders and arranging significant client events.

Annette joined Audeliss with a proven track record in creating, executing and delivering successful strategies around client and business development in domestic and international markets. She has a strong reputation for building a rapport and developing mutually beneficial relationships with clients and executives alike.

Prior to Audeliss, Annette spent 17 years with a FTSE250 company, as Director of Sales for one of the group companies. She worked at a senior level, developing business across an international customer base of central banks, government organisations, financial services, manufacturing and major brand owners.

She then spent seven years at a well-known interim management organisation in a business development role, where she played a fundamental part in identifying and delivering new business sales.

Jenny is an a FCIPD qualified Human Resource professional, with extensive experience in HR management, Organisational Development and Learning & Development. She brings a wealth of experience having started her HR career at John Lewis & Waitrose, before progressing to support a variety of organisations, across multiple industries, including Clarins (UK) Ltd, Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust and The Hyde Housing Group.

Jenny has experience in both large, complex organisations and small, fast paced, start-up organisations, where she has had to wear multiple hats and keep a myriad of operational plates spinning. She brings oodles of positivity, and a real can do, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in attitude!

Jenny will be responsible for managing all People related matters and operations, strategic initiatives and special projects.

After graduating from Southampton Solent University with a degree in Psychology, Sarah worked in administration in the executive search and recruitment industries before spending two years at Audeliss. Sarah then relocated to Sydney where she travelled and worked for almost a year before moving back to London and returning to Audeliss. After 4 years of being Suki Sandhu’s Executive Assisant, Sarah has recently been promoted to Chief of Staff and will be responsible for managing operations, strategic initiatives and special projects.

Leanne is an incredibly highly skilled administrator, with over 15 years recruitment experience.

Her fast learning ability, conscientiousness and excellent attitude towards her work and with her colleagues, saw her quickly escalate through every company she has ever worked at.

Leanne specialises in business support to large and complex teams of multidisciplinary recruitment consultants. She has a strong, can-do attitude, knows how to prioritise work in an efficient and professional manner; a combination that made her a sure-fire win for Audeliss.

Ben (“Benji”) has a traditional background in commercial law and both a first and master’s degree in law.

He moved into marketing and communications to make best use of his creative vs strategic thinking and over the last few years built strong marketing propositions, brands and award-winning campaigns.

He joined Audeliss with an absolute passion for our work in levelling the playing field and a firm commitment to achieving equality.

Outside of work he is a competitive rower, cox and coach with the largest LGBT+ inclusive rowing club in the world and coaches with a local organisation providing opportunities for underprivileged children to access the sport.

Kamal is a Research and Delivery Assistant with Audeliss and joins us following graduation with a degree in Media Studies and Sociology at the University of Brighton. Particularly keen to learn and with a passion for research, he’s a real asset to the team. 

Joanna spent the first 14 years of her career at Harrods, initially on the Management Training Programme where she gained an insight into many different roles around the business.

After leaving Harrods, Joanna took a year out to travel.  Following her break she worked at the executive search firm Odgers Berndtson as a PA, where she stayed for the next two before moving to New York. 

Upon her return from New York she worked for the fashion designer Maria Grachvogel before returning to Odgers Berndtson as PA. 

Joanna has many years experience working within executive search, where she has gained huge understanding of the industry.  Joanna joined Audeliss in January 2018 as Suki Sandhu’s PA, providing him with support within Audeliss as well as INvolve. 

After graduating from the University of New Haven with a Master’s Degree, Mimi started her career as a first grade teacher. It wasn’t until early 2016 that she embarked on her HR path. She has worked at many notable companies as a support to both HR and recruiting in-house.  Mimi juggles being fiercely ambitious with being a mom to a beautiful 5 year old boy.

Ben graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in Political Science and began his career in operations at a Connecticut based hedge fund.

After a year in operations, he worked for a large healthcare recruitment firm and a search firm that partnered with AmLaw 200 law firms.   Prior to joining Audeliss, he spent four years at a boutique executive search firm where he managed a range of General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Risk Officer searches for financial services clients. 

At Audeliss, Ben focuses on executive appointments in a variety of industries and functions.