Experience

Elite Associates

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President: Global Executive Search & Senior Appointments

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area Elite Executive Search leverages over 20 years of expertise in the consumer marketplace with proactive and connected headhunter globally, we identify influential and outstanding leaders to connect with global retailers and corporations seeking strategic changes at the Executive and Senior Appointments level. We partner with clients of varying sizes from Fortune 500 companies to start ups, SMEs, Venture Capitalist and Private equity as well as privately backed businesses. Whether a… Show more Elite Executive Search leverages over 20 years of expertise in the consumer marketplace with proactive and connected headhunter globally, we identify influential and outstanding leaders to connect with global retailers and corporations seeking strategic changes at the Executive and Senior Appointments level. We partner with clients of varying sizes from Fortune 500 companies to start ups, SMEs, Venture Capitalist and Private equity as well as privately backed businesses. Whether a client requires us to launch a brand in a new geography for the first time, or to create a corporate team from scratch, or to place a senior leader in an established business, we recruit specifically for our client's unique requirements. From CEO of a global fashion brand, MD of a Continent, to VP of Marketing of a multi-brand group, both client and candidate benefit from our facilitative and consultative approach and our discreet negotiation skills essential to conclude the Executive Search process. All of our search assignments are conducted on a exclusive Search retained or contained basis Work Email: henna@eliteassociates.com Key Placements Vice President of Talent - Iconic Global Beauty Brand USA Vice President of Finance - Luxury Fashion House Global Retail Director/Brand President - Luxury Jewellery Brand USA HR Director - USA Iconic Global Beauty Brand - San Francisco Vice President of Retail - Luxury Fashion House Retail Director - Luxury Watch Brand USA - LA Regional Manger - Luxury Handbag Brand - LA Country Manager - Luxury Footwear Brand - Canada Head of HR - Contemporary Fashion Brand - New York Compensation and Benefits Director - Global Beauty Brand Talent Director Luxury French Fashion House - New York Talent Manager Luxury French Fashion House - Los Angeles Wholesale Director - Contemporary Brand - New York

• Head of Corporate - North America

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2023

  Greater New York City Area Elite Associates leverages over 20 years of expertise in the luxury marketplace and with proactive and connected headhunter globally, we identify influential and outstanding leaders to connect with global retailers and corporations helping to shape businesses. Leading a team of recruitment consultants across North America we specialise in recruiting across all corporate roles including Wholesale, Marketing, and Digital, Buying and Merchandising, HR and Training, Finance, Logistics and Supply… Show more Elite Associates leverages over 20 years of expertise in the luxury marketplace and with proactive and connected headhunter globally, we identify influential and outstanding leaders to connect with global retailers and corporations helping to shape businesses. Leading a team of recruitment consultants across North America we specialise in recruiting across all corporate roles including Wholesale, Marketing, and Digital, Buying and Merchandising, HR and Training, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain, IT, Real Estate recruitment. All within the following sectors: luxury retail, e-commerce, ready to wear, leather goods, fine jewellery and watches, beauty and hospitality. Outstanding Achievement Award 2022- US Corporate Best Team Performance Award 2020 – USA Top 3 billers in the company for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021,2022,

• Headhunter, North America Retail Operations & Corporate

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Greater New York City Area With over 10 nationwide and international divisions including Retail Operations, Senior Appointments & Executive Search, Head Office, Finance, Marketing & Digital, and Temporary Fashion & Beauty, Elite Associates is a respected leader in the luxury industry for Recruitment, Training and Consultancy. At the heart of the Elite philosophy lies not only a commitment to supplying the highest calibre of candidates to some of the most selective and prestigious retailers in the world, but also… Show more With over 10 nationwide and international divisions including Retail Operations, Senior Appointments & Executive Search, Head Office, Finance, Marketing & Digital, and Temporary Fashion & Beauty, Elite Associates is a respected leader in the luxury industry for Recruitment, Training and Consultancy. At the heart of the Elite philosophy lies not only a commitment to supplying the highest calibre of candidates to some of the most selective and prestigious retailers in the world, but also to providing an exceptional client experience. With offices in both London and New York, our consultants have the expertise and resources to provide salary surveys, learning and development opportunities, and integrated staffing solutions for retail, wholesale, and production. Our core values reflect those of our clients and as a result have forged the level of excellence required in order to lead our market whether in North America, Europe, or Asia

• Headhunter, Global Executive & Senior Appointments

  • Sep 2017 - Feb 2019

• Senior Consultant, UK Retail Operations

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

• Consultant, UK Retail Operations

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Farringdon

• Resourcer, UK Retail Operations

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Farringdon With over 10 nationwide and international divisions including Retail Operations, Senior Appointments & Executive Search, Head Office, Finance, Marketing & Digital, and Temporary Fashion & Beauty, Elite Associates is a respected leader in the luxury industry for Recruitment, Training and Consultancy. At the heart of the Elite philosophy lies not only a commitment to supplying the highest calibre of candidates to some of the most selective and prestigious retailers in the world, but… Show more With over 10 nationwide and international divisions including Retail Operations, Senior Appointments & Executive Search, Head Office, Finance, Marketing & Digital, and Temporary Fashion & Beauty, Elite Associates is a respected leader in the luxury industry for Recruitment, Training and Consultancy. At the heart of the Elite philosophy lies not only a commitment to supplying the highest calibre of candidates to some of the most selective and prestigious retailers in the world, but also to providing an exceptional client experience. With offices in both London and New York, our consultants have the expertise and resources to provide salary surveys, learning and development opportunities, and integrated staffing solutions for retail, wholesale, and production. Our core values reflect those of our clients and as a result have forged the level of excellence required in order to lead our market whether in North America, Europe, or Asia.