Our Team
meet the board
MALVIN KAMARA
CEO
Malvin founded Vallum Associates on the back of his extensive knowledge and network within the Energy & Utilities industry.
This deep knowledge of the industry has not only seen Malvin asked to recruit for some of the biggest names but has also seen him acting in an advisory capacity, helping define end to end solutions and approaches to transformation.
MICHAEL PETRIE
CHAIRMAN
Michael brings a wealth of experience to his role as Chairman having spent 27+ years in Talent Acquisition, working across the industry from growing small start-ups to sitting on the board of large talent firms.
Michael has worked with some of the biggest names in Banking & Financial Services both in the UK, and the North Americas.
KANG SHIK KIM
COO
Kim has 20+ years experience within recruitment having spent the good part of 11 years specialising in working with individuals within Prime Services, Risk Management and Hedge Funds. He has spent that latter part of 10+ years working with clients to help them on their IT and Change Management programmes.
Kim has extensive experience within the UK, Europe, North American and Pan Asian markets.
Phil Bland
CFO
Phil joined Vallum with over 20 years’ experience within Financial and Commercial Business, with a focus on recruitment and staffing.
Phil has earned a comprehensive knowledge of the market stemming from his experiences across the board; from working with entrepreneurs at rapidly growing start-ups, large-scale companies both within the UK and American markets, and via his own consultancy business.
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Thomas Baird
US Regional Director
Tom has global experience in the recruitment market having worked across the UK, Middle East and the United States.
For the past 15 years, Tom has specialised in identifying the very best candidates within the Energy, Engineering & Professional Services
sectors. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the market stemming from his experiences across the board, having Co-Founded an award-winning Middle East recruitment
consultancy before operating as US Director for a Renewable Energy recruitment agency.
Tom joins Vallum Associates as Country Director of our US Division, overseeing our five industry verticals in North America.
Justin CHeung
Director Renewables & engineering
Over the past 12 years, Justin has sourced and led teams for some of the biggest energy projects across Wind, Solar, Oil & Gas, Marine, and EV.
Having worked solely within Renewables & Engineering for his whole recruitment career, Justin has entrenched himself within the market creating an extensive network across the Engineering value chain.
Justin has built close relationships with clients to determine the exact talent specifications needed for the most efficient and cost-effective project deployment
Dominique Pitt
Director Insurance
Dominique has been working within the insurance market (specialising in General Insurance, Speciality Risk and Life & Pensions) for the past 10 years, recruiting for some of the biggest names within the industry.
Dominique has the network and support to quickly fill company and candidate needs.
Ed Jacob
Head of Energy & Utilities
A resourceful recruiter with a strong background across the Energy & Utilities sector, Ed leads Vallum’s Energy & Utilities Desk. His passion for building strong relationships with both clients and candidates alike makes for successful, long lasting placements.
Elliot Dryden
Head of Commodities
Elliot leads the Energy and Commodities team at Vallum Associates and is responsible for developing our global commodities client portfolio.
A determined and ambitious consultant, Elliot has placed candidates across Asia, Australasia, Europe and the United States
HONEY HASSAN
Head of DELIVERY
Each of our delivery consultants specialise within their specific industry areas. As the Delivery Team lead, Honey ensures that the right consultants will always be working on your roles, meaning that every role has a team of industry knowledge sourcing for them. In addition to managing, Honey has extensive experience working in IT recruitment.
Dean Carpenter
Senior COnsultant
Dean has 8+ years of work experience in recruitment specialising within the Banking & Financial Services sector. He’s worked with some of the biggest industry names and sits on the Delivery Team at Vallum.
In his spare time, Dean is part of a team that owns and runs an annual festival that attracts around 6000+ people!
