Our Executive Search Consultants
The Somers Partnership have been helping firms within the family office, wealth management, private banking and private client investment management sectors to find exceptional talent since 2005. We actively search for the top 10% of candidates who can make a real difference to the profitability and competitiveness of your firm from day one.
Our experienced team are dedicated to providing a bespoke executive search consultancy service tailored to the unique needs of your firm and are adept at helping candidates to recognise their potential and find the ideal next step.
The Somers Partnership have been helping firms within the family office, wealth management, private banking and private client investment management sectors to find exceptional talent since 2005. We actively search for the top 10% of candidates who can make a real difference to the profitability and competitiveness of your firm from day one.
Our experienced team are dedicated to providing a bespoke recruitment service tailored to the unique needs of your firm and are adept at helping candidates to recognise their potential and find the ideal next step.
Mark Somers
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
Mark has over 20 years' of experience in the executive search industry specialising in the Wealth and Asset Management sectors. He founded the Somers Partnership in 2005, a retained executive search boutique. Mark has assisted a wide variety of clients ranging from single and multi-family offices, private banks, private client investment management companies, trust companies and consultancies. Mark is dedicated to helping charitable causes including the Cure Parkinson’s Trust and has been instrumental in setting up the Grouse and Grape and Gulls' Egg Luncheons, the two largest charity networking events for the wealth management industry.
Jo Somers
CO-FOUNDER / COO
Jo has over a decade of experience in the banking and financial services sector and runs the operations of the Somers Partnership. Every day is different for Jo and can involve everything from attending a strategy meeting, helping a client to decide where they have skills gaps and their ideal candidate profile, to organising invoicing for a new client or drawing up contracts for a new candidate. Jo is integral to the firm and involved in every aspect of the Somers Partnership so you will almost certainly speak with Jo if you decide to work with us.
Nick Talreja
EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANT
Nick has partnered with the Somers Partnership since 2020, supporting our clients across the wealth management, private banking and family office sectors. With over 20 years experience in financial services, he brings a broad network of relationships and a strong track record of delivering senior mandates.
With extensive experience working on board and executive-level appointments, Nick's ability to navigate evolving market dynamics, combined with a collaborative and thoughtful approach, enables him to identify high-calibre leaders who align with each client’s strategic and cultural priorities.
With his discretion, analytical rigour and a genuine commitment to long-term client partnership, Nick is a highly valued member of the team.
Felicity Harper-Ronald
OFFICE MANAGER
Felicity joined the Somers Partnership in 2022 and, with a background in office management and marketing, plays a central role in the overall effectiveness of our operations.
Felicity manages essential client communications, supports Mark with the growth of our Ecosystem services and oversees the coordination of our recruitment searches. Her professionalism, attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs make her instrumental in delivering the high standard of service for which the Somers Partnership is known.
Millie Wright
HIRING MANAGER
Millie joined the Somers Partnership in 2026 and brings extensive experience supporting senior leaders across fast-paced international businesses including investment management, strategic communications, aviation and property.
She has worked closely with Chairmen, Founders and senior leadership teams, managing complex priorities and building strong stakeholder relationships.
Highly organised and proactive, Millie supports the team across a broad range of business and operational activities, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the firm.
Ollie Somers
CONSULTANT
Oliver first joined the Somers Partnership as a part-time researcher in 2019, supporting the team across a number of projects during his studies. Having graduated from the University of Exeter where he read Physical Geography, he now works with us on a part-time basis, assisting with research, project work, business development initiatives and the use of AI across our processes.
Oliver supports the team with market mapping, candidate research and client projects. He is also involved in our JV work with Alumia, a Luxembourg-based OCIO, helping us explore emerging markets investment strategies for relevant family office clients.
His familiarity with our clients, processes and research methodology makes him a natural fit for the team. Outside work, Oliver is most likely to be found on a trail, mid-ultramarathon, or already planning the next one.
ASTRID BEK
PARTNER
Astrid Bek is a leading executive search consultant in Switzerland, with over 30 years' of experience. After earning an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Marketing, she began her career in import/export in the oil industry. Subsequently, Astrid went into marketing and sales for a multinational firm. In 1988, Astrid created her own firm, Astrid Bek et Associés SA in Geneva, which became one of the few search firms in the area to successfully navigate the peaks and troughs of the market over the years.
Emilie Heaney
MARKETING CONSULTANT
Emilie Heaney is a marketing consultant with over 20 years' experience in digital marketing. Emilie has specialised in financial services marketing and now helps the Somers Partnership to ensure we maintain and grow our online presence to ensure we capture the attention of candidates before they begin looking for their next move. This enables the Somers Partnership to seek out exceptional candidates before they enter the job market, whilst maintaining the confidentiality of our mandates.
Indie
FUTURE GROWTH CONSULTANT
Indie is the latest addition to the Somers Partnership team and is settling in to her role very well. She has a nose for sniffing out ideal new candidates and digging into the details of what our clients are looking for. Following in the pawprints of her much-loved predecessors, Milly and Beetle, Indie brings a calm, reassuring presence to the office and is often the first team member our clients ask about. She takes her wellbeing duties seriously, often reminding us to take screen breaks and reset, and is a natural at creating a more relaxed and thoughtful working environment. She's already made a big impression.
