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. William now uses his extensive network and expertise to direct the company’s executive search division and continues to strategically grow Oaklands Global’s international reputation for delivering an unrivalled recruitment experience. When William isn’t thinking Recruitment, he enjoys playing golf, horse riding and is currently studying his private pilot’s license.
Recent Assignments Include: Managing Director, Flight Operations Director, Sales Director, Director of Maintenance.
For a confidential conversation regarding your companies next Director level hire please email William today.
Kathryn Sainsbury
Managing PartnerWith over 10 years recruitment experience Kathryn’s knowledge and understanding of recruiting within Aviation and Aerospace makes her one of the industry’s leading experts.
Callum Devaney
Senior 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
Recruitment ManagerWith 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.
Harry Sansbury
Recruitment ConsultantAfter an exciting start to the world of generalist recruitment, Harry joined Oaklands Global in the summer of 2017 to further develop his career and hone in his expertise in a specialist market.
John Le Maire
ComplianceJohn Le Maire has over 18 years experience in the compliance sector with an emphasis on the engagement, structure and management of contingent labour internationally.
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.
Ryan Fox
Recruitment ConsultantWith 16 years of experience in the corporate travel industry, as a sales professional; specialising in the finance and legal sector
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.
