Kathryn Sainsbury
Managing PartnerAs Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oaklands Global, Kathryn Sainsbury’s knowledge and experience of recruiting within aviation and aerospace makes her one of the industry’s leading experts. Kathryn is a big advocate of gender equality and is a proud member of the Women in Aviation International, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. Kathryn is a Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, the recruitment industry’s leading professional body.
Kathryn heads up our Flight Operations divisions and is also heavily involved in executive searches.
Kathryn can be reached during most hours of the day via email.
William Finden
Managing DirectorWilliam’s recruitment career spans over a decade and all within the international aviation and aerospace markets. After successfully building the aviation division of his former employer, William’s ambition lead him to establish Oaklands Global in 2013.
Callum Devaney
Principal ConsultantOften seen dancing around the office on the phone, Callum is the life and soul of a Monday morning.
Dave Edwards
ChairmanDave has been involved in aviation since the age of 14 and his career has taken him through senior leadership roles including Executive Vice President of Qatar Executive and Managing Director & Group General Manager of Gama Aviation.
James Townsend
Senior Principal ConsultantWith over 10 years’ recruitment experience, James has worked within a number technical disciplines with clients around the world in a variety of specialisms including Engineering, Management and Executive level.
Heather Bates
FinanceHeather is a fully qualified member of The Association of Accountant Technicians with over 20 years experience in Book- keeping and Financial Accounts/taxation.
Ben Herbe
Recruitment ConsultantBen joined Oaklands Global in May 2018 bringing with him just over 3 years’ experience in recruitment. Having enjoyed success in the technical and education recruitment sectors.
Diane Parks
Office Manager/EADiane joined Oaklands Global in February 2019 as the company’s Office Manager/EA. Diane’s experience spans over 24 years, supporting Senior Level Management within the recruitment industry.
Tom Wells
Commercial AdvisorTom graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Air Transport Management in 2003. Having previously held the position of Managing Director, Europe for Gama Aviation plc, Tom was instrumental in the transition of the business to a public company in 2014.
