Faraday Partners Supports the Appointment of Claire Tanner as Chief Financial Officer at KatKin
KatKin, the UK’s leading direct-to-consumer fresh cat food brand, has appointed Claire Tanner as Chief Financial Officer.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS YASMIN SHARP AS VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS AT GOCARDLESS
GoCardless, the leading payment processing platform that aims to be the “World’s Bank Payment Network”, has appointed Yasmin Sharp as Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS NIKKI STONES AS VP MARKETING AT BEN
Ben, the leading platform for flexible employee benefits, has appointed Nikki Stones as Vice President of Marketing in a strategic partnership with Faraday Partners.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS JED ALPERT AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AT DRUID AI
Druid AI, a leader in conversational AI technology, has appointed Jed Alpert as Chief Marketing Officer, highlighting its commitment to global expansion and brand building.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS YALE VARTY AS CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER AT LYST
Lyst, a leading fashion technology company and global fashion search platform, has named Yale Varty as Chief Commercial Officer.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS IRENE GENTILI AS INVESTMENT MANAGER AT SAMAIPATA
Samaipata, an early-stage investment fund for digital businesses in Europe, has appointed Irene Gentili as Investment Manager.
New seasons in the executive talent landscape for consumer internet verticals
Data-driven decision making has surpassed traditional human judgement in the executive talent landscape within consumer internet verticals. This new paradigm shift necessitates established consumer companies to adapt and make radical transformations to survive and thrive in an increasingly AI-driven market.
Carbonfact raises $15M funding round from leading investors Alven, Y Combinator and Headline
Faraday Partners congratulates Carbonfact on their recent funding round.
EMEA’s shrinking tech executive talent pool is significantly impacting a recovering market
As the EMEA region experiences a deepening shortage of tech executive talent, the ramifications for emerging companies and the broader tech ecosystem are becoming increasingly apparent. With a shrinking pool of experienced leaders, organisations are exploring unconventional solutions, including fractional roles and international hires. However, the risks associated with grooming less-proven candidates and the complexities of attracting foreign talent present significant hurdles.
Evidence of an economic recovery is clear, but talent lagging way behind growth opportunities
There are many challenges faced by startup founders in executive hiring amidst signs of economic recovery in 2024. In light of these challenges, Faraday Partners emphasises the importance of strategic planning and data-driven decisions in navigating the talent landscape, and highlights the need for foresight amidst uncertainty.
The Decisive Ten: Critical Questions to Address when Planning C-Level Appointments in Privately-Held Tech
At Faraday Partners, we have developed a methodology to clearly set and measure the expectations for a key executive hire. It starts by covering fundamental questions and getting multiple stakeholder viewpoints documented on the key parameters for the success of the desired candidate. We want to share these questions publicly to enable those looking to set up an executive hiring process to do it with the right preparation.
More US interest in European adventures
This strategic shift signifies a departure from the Silicon Valley-centric mindset and reflects a desire for global expansion and diverse experiences. However, while executives see Europe as a promising destination for career growth and personal fulfilment, they encounter challenges in navigating localised recruitment processes and accessing investment opportunities.