Our approach

Executive recruitment that cuts through the noise

Data scientists, engineers and leaders are hounded by recruiters — to secure the best talent, you need to stand out. Our proactive headhunting approach finds the people who wouldn’t otherwise be looking, and the most common response we hear from potential candidates is, “I don’t usually respond to recruiters, but…”.

How do we do this? We make it our business to get to know yours. Working exclusively with your company, we gain an in-depth understanding of your values, ambition and culture. This allows us to craft bespoke opportunity profiles that go way beyond the traditional job description and deliver a powerful pitch to the best candidates in the market.

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Get to know our process

  • Kick off meeting

  • Network outreach

  • Submit candidates

  • Collaborate

  • Weekly meetings

  • Candidate offer

  • Post-placement support

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Find out more about our recent successes.

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Why work with us?

We believe in the power that AI and machine learning have to change the world as we know it. Our mission is to invite the world’s most brilliant minds to do meaningful, innovative work.

With over 10 years of experience in AI, ML and data science recruitment, our team’s expertise is second-to-none. Unequivocally committed to diversity and with access to a whole network of talent, we find the right people for those hard-to-fill roles.

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Meet the team

  • Kelly Gauthier

    MANAGING DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER

    Kelly is a veteran data & AI headhunter who has spent the last 13 years helping hundreds of companies find the best AI talent on earth. When she's not working, you'll find her running around south London, baking or having a kitchen disco with her husband and kids. Whatever you do, don't ask her if she's American.

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  • Rosie Bird

    CONSULTANT

    Rosie is a career changer who swapped GB track athletics for AI & data recruitment, and hasn’t looked back. Outside of work, she’s kept busy by her young family, where she’s outnumbered by boys and running on caffeine and optimism. If she’s gone quiet, she’s probably running along the River Cam for a moment of peace!

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  • George Alexander

    ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

    George is an Engineering grad from Imperial College London. He combines technical understanding with a passion for connecting people and solving problems. Originally from South Devon, he’s happiest challenging himself outdoors. He’s currently training for one of the world's hilliest long distance cycle races. 

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  • Sarah Richardson

    CONSULTANT

    Sarah specialises in senior-level talent acquisition and strategic tech hiring. Outside of work, she is passionate about ultra running and brings the same endurance, discipline, and mental resilience to her professional life. Sarah loves doing yoga, she trained to be a yoga teacher too.

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  • Lily Bailey

    SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT

    Lily is an experienced administrator who has worked in every field from opera to interior design. She has been bringing her eye for detail and love of helping others to Higher since last year. Outside of work, you can usually find her at the ballet or a stately home.

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