MICAH STYLES,
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Micah is the Director of Barker Langham Recruitment and is responsible for international oversight and operational delivery of all our "Human Capital" solutions work, including Governance, Organisational Design, Recruitment and Training. He is an award-winning executive with over 25 years' experience, including two decades working in the Middle East region across the cultural and creative industries sectors. His accomplishments include managing the team that was commissioned to devise and deliver comprehensive organisational design, recruitment and training for a brand-new cultural venue in London. Across the UAE he has successfully delivered numerous senior level recruitment programmes and assisted in implementing innovative governance, organisational design and capacity development strategies. He is currently supporting numerous giga-projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, helping to create platforms for its emerging talent pipeline.
IAN DUCKWORTH,
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Ian is Associate Director of Research at Barker Langham Recruitment, supervising all research and resourcing activity across Human Resource, Recruitment and Training consultancy and advisory work. He is a cultural specialist whose first degree was in History at King’s College London, followed by a Museum and Art Gallery Diploma. Previously, Ian worked for over 15 years in senior roles in Museums, Art Galleries and Sculpture Parks in the UK and USA.
DARREN BARKER,
FOUNDER
Darren is a Founder of Barker Langham, and leads the company’s work across its strategic, commercial and business planning portfolio. He has developed a diverse range of high profile cultural schemes globally, from major museums to historic buildings, new architecture, parks and landscapes. His work covers vision, options appraisals, fundraising, business and commercial strategies, organisational design and operational planning.
ERIC LANGHAM,
FOUNDER
Eric is a Founder of Barker Langham and leads the company’s creative and curatorial services. He is a visitor experience specialist and has an impressive track record in interpretation and curation, having led the development of some of the world’s most iconic cultural projects. He is also a Fellow of the Museums Association and is currently serving as Commissioning Editor of the Journal of the Association of Heritage Interpretation.
Nanae Nomura,
PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Nanae is a highly skilled and multifaceted Projects Coordinator with extensive knowledge and understanding of a range of industries including the world of Arts, Finance and TV/Film Advertisement Production. She is the key point of contact between candidates and clients to coordinate the delivery of our recruitment programmes, as well as for consultants and associates to coordinate other Human Resources and Training projects.
GARY KATZLER,
CHAIRMAN
Gary is Chairman of Barker Langham Recruitment with over 30 years’ executive and recruitment experience, both in the UK and internationally. He is a well-known and well-respected recruitment industry veteran. Previously he was founder of Berkeley Scott Group Plc and was their Chief Operating Officer. Gary leads the strategic direction of Barker Langham Recruitment, chairs the Management Committee and oversees all major recruitment projects.
RACHEL SPENCER,
DIRECTOR MIDDLE EAST
Rachel is responsible for the development and delivery of all projects in the Middle East region. As Managing Director of Barker Langham Middle East, she engages with clients and coordinates the growing Gulf-based team, which operates from our Dubai office. Her recent projects have included strategic and business planning, and content development for a range of cultural and heritage projects throughout the Gulf region.
ANGELIQUE FIN DU CROISY,
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Angelique supports mid-level to executive positions for a wide variety of visitor experience and other cultural projects across numerous geographies, utilising techniques including proactive and reactive candidate searches and referral programmes. She currently provides project support for clients in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi by sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and writing job descriptions.
AMY BORCHARD,
CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Amy provides quantitative and qualitative research support and consultancy which informs and underpins our Governance, Organisational Design and Capability Building reports for client projects in the Middle East and internationally. Amy has supported numerous research and business development projects for non-profits in the UK, from academic museums to multi-arts centres, and holds a Masters degree in Creativity: Innovation & Business Strategy from the University of Exeter, as well as a First Class BA (Hons) degree in English.
Sarah Simm,
Senior Recruitment associate
Sarah is a talent acquisition specialist with a decade of experience recruiting global professionals. She has partnered with some of the world’s most iconic and exciting creative businesses including Facebook, Google, DeepMind and the BBC placing incredible talent within their organisations. A valuable and trusted business partner, she leads the team responsible for international search campaigns on behalf of prestigious clients throughout the world.
Aurelie PAya,
Associate recruitment Consultant
Aurelie believes that the key to recruitment excellence is both finding the perfect candidate for clients, and participating in life-changing career journeys for candidates. Prior to joining Barker Langham she worked for the global resourcing specialist Amaris across their French markets, and for Alentaris across Africa. Fluent in English and French with a Bsc (Hons) in Applied Social Science, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate from the Mauritius Institute of Education.
JESSICA MUNUERA DE STYLES,
RECRUITMENT MARKETING COORDINATOR
Jessica devises, designs and delivers a range of international recruitment marketing and social media campaigns for Barker Langham Recruitment. She is a bilingual English / French international Business Studies graduate, majoring in Marketing. Her expertise is in the field of Social Media and Marketing Communications, where she applies her skills in devising and delivering recruitment campaigns on behalf of clients in an international context.
MAPASA MASILA,
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Mapasa is the first point of contact for our London office and provides administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth running of the office. She helps to organise our team, including extensive travel arrangements, ensures that all data is properly managed and that complex operational logistics run smoothly. Mapasa also provides project coordination and support across a number of our projects.
ASSOCIATES
JON
A consultant, trainer, speaker and writer focusing on strategic and innovative management and organisation of people. Helps businesses gain competitive advantage through the creation of human and social capital supported by effective leadership, organisation design, HR and management practices, organisation development interventions, the use of digital and social media tools, and strategic approaches to workforce analytics etc.
UK & Russia
BEVERLEY
MBA MCIPD. Human Resource, Change Management, Business Improvement and HR Advisor. Innovative and solution-driven HR and Business Management Professional. Demonstrates effective leadership, motivating, on-boarding and delivering business improvements within challenging and diverse environments. Works collaboratively in order to optimise business efficiencies, identifying and resolving problems to deliver solutions on-time and to high standards.
UK & Middle East
PENNy
MBA MCIPD. Human Resource, Change Management, Business Improvement and HR Advisor. Innovative and solution-driven HR and Business Management Professional. Commercial and operational expertise gained within the UK and International markets, within challenging and diverse environments. Works collaboratively to optimise business efficiencies, identifying and resolving problems to deliver solutions on-time and to high standards.
UK & Middle East
JUDITH
Expertise spans strategic development and execution; HR policies, systems and processes; recruitment; talent management; team leadership; learning and development; compensation and benefits; and performance management. Leverages skills to support start-ups, high-growth operations and restructuring, influencing through credibility to advise C-level on strategies and initiatives which optimise organisational effectiveness and agility.
Europe & Middle East
MANAF
MBA qualified people and change Associate Consultant. Has managed large scale projects and teams for large enterprises and big 4 consultancies across the GCC. Strong skills and experience in training needs analysis and planning, training design and delivery, business process re-engineering, project management, HR legal, talent development and acquisition, and organisational behaviour change. Bilingual Arabic and English.
Middle East
JULIE
Julie is a CIPD qualified HR Consultant, a Certified Coach and an Accredited BPS Assessor, who has a hands-on and interactive approach to Human Resource design, implementation and evaluation. She has a passion for developing individuals and teams and with diplomacy she partners with people in a creative process to inspire them to realise their full potential, find solutions and deal with organisational and personal change. Currently based in the UAE she has been living and working in the Gulf region for the last 12 years.
Europe & Middle East
MARGARET
A commercially aware executive recruitment and research consultant with 20 years UK and pan-European experience delivering high quality and professional recruitment projects and research methodologies for prestigious organisations and well-known brands. Her expertise across a range of market sectors results in cross-functional capability including HR, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Operations. Creativity, reliability and commitment to delivering exceptional results are at the heart of her approach.
UK
GULNARA
An MBA qualified recruitment specialist, with expertise in senior management and technical search and selection campaigns on behalf of clients in Europe and the Middle East. Specialises in deep research, resourcing, recruitment and retention techniques. A strategic thinker who understands business alignment objectives with strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills at all levels. Proven record over twenty years of delivery of global services and projects. Speaks 5 languages.
Middle East
PAYAL
Payal is a professional head-hunter and executive search consultant, with over 10 years’ industry experience. She is CIPD qualified and has a degree in Information Technology – so covers a unique understanding of both soft and hard skills that is a real asset to our team. Most recently she has successfully led the international search campaign for a UAE department of culture and tourism, which entailed a global outreach and selection programme. A Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) qualified Level 3 Recruitment Consultant.
UK
Afsah
Executive search professional with experience in managing projects with both public and private sector organisations. Experience in executive search, talent acquisition, head-hunting, sourcing and screening and market research and intel gathering. Covers the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Americas. Afsah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Middle East
Jennifer
Based in the UAE as an Associate Consultant for Barker Langham Recruitment Jennifer is a cultural consultant with extensive experience in the development of cultural policy, complex programme management, strategic business planning and HR structuring. Since 2011, Jennifer has developed operational strategies, explored new business opportunities, and developed and managed project teams for many cultural organisations across the MENA region. She is currently Production Associate Director - Arts and Culture for World Expo 2020.
Middle East