Mission Statement & Philosophy

  • We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards, discretion, integrity and quality service
  • Consistency – we apply the same rigorous process to every search irrespective of the seniority of the roles we fill
  • Unparalleled research and delivery capability – we have a no stone unturned approach providing a holistic and diverse universe of candidates
  • Client driven – we are committed to providing excellent candidates, outstanding results and service – with a view to building consultative, long term and mutually beneficial relationships
  • Versatile – we react quickly to client’s needs offering time efficient delivery complemented by our value add service of producing up-to-date market research and invaluable competitor analysis reports where appropriate
  • Driven by retaining our reputation – we will continue to build our reputation for honest and unbiased advice with both clients and candidates and are not driven purely by bottom line
  • We work with only a select client base ensuring minimal off-limits and in turn we offer a greater spread of prospective candidates for our clients
  • As a proactive organisation, whilst merit is our only basis for presenting ‘talent’ to our clients, we are committed to and actively ensure our shortlists are diverse
  • Clients will have our undivided attention and their best interests in mind

Meet the Team

Ollie Burns (External Sales Consultant)

Ollie has worked in executive search since 2003, specialising throughout in banking and, more recently, FinTech. He co-founded Burns Brightiff in 2012 before relocating to Mallorca in 2020, where he now works in prime residential real estate advisory. He continues to work with Burns Brightiff in a select external capacity, supporting a small number of preferential clients on an advisory basis.

Prior to co-founding the business, Ollie managed the banking team at Allemby Hunt, having previously worked at HB International, The Rose Partnership, and Odgers Ray & Berndtson. He has a strong track record placing mid to senior candidates across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the US. Before graduating, he worked at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in fixed income sales. He holds a degree in Politics from Southampton University.

Richie Brightiff (Founder / Director)

Prior to co-founding Burns Brightiff, Richie was the Head of the Corporate & Transaction Banking desk at Allemby Hunt. Richie has a breadth and depth of experience having been recruiting in the City since 1997. He initially started his career researching for the FX market, before refocusing on Global Transactional Banking and the Origination and Client Coverage market. Richie is mostly focused on FinTech clients since 2019.  Richie is extremely well networked and is a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates from AVP to MD, offering subject matter expertise and informed, unbiased consultation. Richie has a BA from Middlesex University.