Robert Baker
Founder & Managing Director
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I founded Baker Charles in 2015 with a view to providing a service to candidates and clients focused on integrity and delivery. I have extensive recruitment experience in industry and commerce, having served as a director at recruitment firm, Goodman Masson and previously as a principal consultant for Finance Professionals. Before becoming a recruiter, I was a BBC journalist and have a journalism degree from City University.
Little known fact about me: I’m trying to beat the record for the amount of Ferrero Rocher ingested in one minute. Currently I’m at six!
Benjamin Hird
Associate Director
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I have worked in financial recruitment for 15 years and place qualified accountants in a range of sectors for the newly qualified to CFO level. I have worked across a wide range of companies from FTSE 100 and other blue chip businesses to Venture Capitalist backed start ups and Private Equity owned, high growth businesses. I am most proud of the strong and long-standing relationships I have developed through my career with candidates and clients alike. I enjoy supporting people to fully achieve their career aspirations and helping them to build world class finance teams. When I am not recruiting, I am probably spending time with my family, skiing or visiting a new part of the world.
Little known fact about me: I love skiing and listening to David Bowie!
Lucy Lawton
Associate Director
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I am an Associate Director at Baker Charles leading the interim and contract division. I have over ten successful years of recruitment experience in the qualified interim finance market, within leading agencies in London. Working with a wide range of sectors across start-up’s, SME’s and FTSE 100 businesses has enabled me to grow a credible, varied and trusted network. Building long term relationships, integrity and delivery are at the heart of our success.
Orry Gibbens
Executive Consultant
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I specialise in technology, media and telco recruitment for Baker Charles. Before this I worked for a tech business but realised I wanted to help people find their ideal roles. I was also a full-time actor and comedian, represented by United Agents.
Little known fact about me: One of the YouTube videos I wrote and acted in got over one million views!
Ryan Marsden
Executive Consultant
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I specialise in recruiting mid-level to senior technology professionals across the United States, partnering with businesses that need high-impact talent to drive growth, innovation, and transformation.
With over 8 years’ experience in technology recruitment, I’ve worked across a broad range of organisations—from fast-growing SMEs to global multinational enterprises. This exposure allows me to understand how hiring priorities differ depending on scale, maturity, and market conditions, and to tailor my approach accordingly.
Victoria Fass
Head Of Research
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I am the head of research at Baker Charles. Previously, I spent over 15 years working in the property sector. At Baker Charles, I oversee leading and developing our candidate offer plus the internal management of our candidate talent pools.
Little known fact about me: I am addicted to reading, especially on my Kindle. I once read a 600-page book on holiday in one day!
Michelle Smith
Finance Manager
After graduating, I spent the last 25 years working as a Company Secretary and Finance Manager for Property, Charity and Retail organisations. I now work as the Finance Manager for Baker Charles, assisting the Director and dealing with invoicing, payments and administrative tasks.
Little known fact about me: In my spare time, I enjoy baking!
Dylan Feehily
Principle Consultant
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I recruit for permanent mid to senior, leadership, and board level Finance roles across the Consumer Markets (including Retail, Hospitality, Leisure and FMCG).
Typical mandates include Finance Director, CFO, Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller, Group Reporting, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Head of FP&A. These mandates are within a range of organisations from PE/VC backed scale-up organisations to FTSE listed.
William Ross
Consultant
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As a Consultant at Baker Charles, I specialise in supplying my clients within the Real Estate and Construction sector with high caliber talent and the best candidates in market. After three years at Cardiff University, graduating with a Mathematics degree, I felt most comfortable establishing connections with people and building fruitful relationships. Baker Charles provides me with the ideal platform to achieve this as well as gaining new skills to advance my career as a recruiter.
Little known fact about me: I am a very keen racegoer and own a horse in-training, with some friends – she’s named Miss Galiway.
Jacob Brand
Researcher
As a Researcher at Baker Charles, I support our mission to identify and connect exceptional finance professionals with outstanding opportunities. With a strong passion for people and relationship-building, I’m excited to contribute to a fast-paced, high-performing environment where I can develop my expertise in recruitment and talent discovery.
I’m particularly driven by teamwork and communication, which naturally stem from my love of football and all things sport. I thrive in energetic, collaborative settings and look forward to bringing that same enthusiasm to my work at Baker Charles as I grow within the business.
Little known fact: I’m a huge sports fan, whether it’s football or anything competitive, I’m all in.
Holly Hutchins
Executive Consultant
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I recruit for mid- senior, leadership and board level Finance positions and also work with Transformation leaders to define, design and deliver Transformation programmes delivering statements of work mapped to outcomes.
Typical mandates include Finance Director, CFO, Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller, Transformation Director, Program Director, Change Manager and PMO. These mandates are within a range of organisations from PE/VC backed scale-up organisations to the FTSE20.
Little known fact: I am a Grade 8 Classically trained singer
