delivery team
At Audeliss, our team of Executive Search experts is focused on building long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates. With experience working within all major global business sectors, Audeliss is committed to finding talented individuals to match the needs of our diverse client base.
Suki Sandhu
Founder & CEO
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Suki established Audeliss in 2011; a global executive search firm, with offices in London and NYC, committed to leveling the field for executive and non-executive opportunities for women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ candidates. In 2022 alone, 85% of Audeliss’ senior appointments have been diverse representing a significant impact in the composition of boards and senior leadership teams in businesses across multiple industries.
Suki is also Founder & CEO of INvolve, a global network and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business. INvolve helps organizations drive cultural change and create more inclusive workplaces.
Suki is a Patron for The Albert Kennedy Trust and serves on the Board of Directors of OutRight Action International based in NYC. He is a Trustee for the Guild of HR Professionals and was awarded an OBE from the Queen in the 2019 New Year’s Honours for Services to Diversity in Business.
Manuel Heichlinger
Managing Director
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He started his career in a FTSE250 recruitment company, managing the Industry & Commerce finance searches in Berlin, Hamburg & London. He then moved to one of the largest RPO businesses to lead talent acquisition teams for global brands in the consulting and financial services space. In 2016, he moved in-house to head up recruiting teams in EMEA and LATAM for a global tech company focusing on sales, marketing and finance roles. Prior to joining Audeliss, Manuel has been working as Director Recruiting and HR EMEA for one of the fastest growing tech startups in the IoT sector where he was responsible for all people and recruiting matters for their European employees.
He is very passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as creating a beautiful candidate experience and delivering value and market insights to our clients.
Manuel grew up as a gay boy in a small town in Southern Germany before moving to the UK. He is happily married for over 10 years now and is bilingual in German and English.
Paul Reynolds
Head of Financial Services
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Paul has a rich background in both boutique and larger enterprises founding and growing businesses from startup as well as advancing existing propositions into significant market propositions within financial services recruitment. He brought his strengths to Audeliss in simplifying complex problems, offering agile solutions, and leveraging a well-connected international network for clients. He is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly focusing on gender and disability diversity initiatives.
Outside work, Paul has strong family values and his passion for sports is evident through active participation in running, cycling, swimming, and CrossFit.
Amna Khilji
Global Head of Client Development
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Amna brings with her a portfolio career history with experience across a variety of industry sectors including financial services, energy, media, healthcare, tech and luxury fashion.
She started her career in the United States focusing on the Healthcare sector and then moved to the UK to develop business for the international textiles market. Prior to joining Audeliss, Amna worked in the private Higher Education sector in London supporting the c-suite executive team and developing strong partnerships for a key international recruitment market which brough in revenues of over £3m across 2 years. In her spare time Amna acts as a mentor for the Princes Trust Mosaic Foundation, volunteer for Second Harvest Food Bank and is also a regular guest on the BBC Asian Network.
As Global Head of Client Development, Amna brings a passion for increasing diversity and promoting inclusion in both the public and private sectors. She works tirelessly to truly drive, develop and cultivate partnerships at a global level across the US, UK and Western Europe.
Alex Wyld
Head of Delivery, EMEA
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Alex’s 13-year career in executive search began with three years in research and supporting senior consultants for a boutique search firm specializing in C-Suite leaders for luxury retail. She then ventured in-house, managing extensive campaigns including a significant project to develop a pool of senior leaders specializing in turnaround strategies within the NHS.
For the past eight years, Alex has been an integral part of the Audeliss team, initially starting in research before transitioning into delivery role and using her effective project management skills to adeptly juggle multiple priorities and build meaningful partnerships with clients and candidates. Notably, she collaborated with Sky on the establishment of their pioneering diversity advisory board, setting a precedent in the field.
Alex is British and has worked extensively in the UK. She has also spent time working in New York contributing to the expansion of Audeliss' presence in the U.S.
Barrie Lee
Head of Delivery and Research, EMEA
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Barrie brings a keen ability to listen, an eye for detail, and a strong sense of curiosity to his role, ensuring he provides effective and efficient solutions to clients and candidates. As a father to two daughters, Barrie's work is fuelled by his commitment to creating a level playing field for future generations.
Outside of work, Barrie is a passionate runner who completed the London Marathon in 2023, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration. He also enjoys exploring the culinary world, constantly learning new cooking skills and techniques to feed his love for food and adventure.
Rachel Huggins
Senior Delivery Consultant
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Rachel moved to an international talent management firm, where she partnered with both UK and Global companies within Digital and Multi-Channel Consumer brands, recruiting across disciplines both within the UK and Globally. Executing searches at Board level, she partners with CEOs and PE companies, building personable and in-depth relationships with her clients and candidates.
A brand ambassador for race representation Rachel focuses on creating awareness and challenging businesses on the disparities faced by Ethnic Group candidates. She is passionate about driving through the importance of having diverse representation through executives and boards, ensuring space is created in businesses for diverse executives.
Louise Gore
Senior Delivery Consultant
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Louise brings her natural curiosity and tenacity to her role. She began her career in banking, before transitioning into executive search where she worked in multiple capacities including setting her own boutique search firm in London and later working on contract with Microsoft. This variety and breadth of experience enriches her approach to executive search, where she delivers many of the FTSE Board appointments and is a key member of Audeliss’s Board practice.
Louise has an MA in Economics from Queen’s University in Canada and an MSc in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the London School of Economics (LSE). After graduating from LSE she was invited back as a guest tutor helping post graduate students hone their interviewing skills.
Louise is a dual Canadian and British national.
Priyanka Malik
Research Lead
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With four years of experience in hiring and executive search, Priyanka's professional journey began as a 360-recruitment consultant at a boutique firm. Before this she spent eight years in the property industry as a Property Manager, managing properties for a variety of clients. This experience honed her proactive, level-headed, and empathetic approach, with a deep appreciation for the diverse needs of individuals.
Priyanka is British and is a big foodie who loves experimenting with new ingredients and flavors. Her "can-do" attitude aligns with Audeliss' mission to create a more inclusive and equitable world, making her an invaluable asset in the pursuit of diverse leadership and lasting change.
Lynnette Mutisya
Research Associate
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Lynnette works closely with the delivery and research team on a wide spectrum of executive and non-executive projects. Before joining Audeliss, she worked as a generalist researcher in another search organization conducting research for projects across industries and functions.
Billi Doyle
Client Development Associate
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The most fulfilling part of Billi’s role is contributing to the background organization of significant projects, including the pitch documents used to showcase Audeliss' capabilities to clients. She also finds great satisfaction from witnessing the successful outcomes of events after dedicating considerable effort to their planning and execution.
Billi's career path at Audeliss began after a 6-month placement at our sister company, INvolve, working directly with clients to coordinate DEI activity. Prior to this, she spent four years at Toni & Guy, where she started as a salon assistant and advanced to manage the shop floor in the chain of hairdressers.
Billi is a fast learner who values connecting with others and making them feel at ease; attributes that contribute to her effectiveness in supporting Audeliss' mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.