Our Board of Directors steer the Vallum ship and have a collective of over 100+ years within the recruitment industry and across our areas of expertise.
Malvin founded Vallum Associates in 2015 on the back of his extensive knowledge and network within the Energy & Utilities industry. This deep knowledge of the Energy industry has not only seen Malvin asked to recruit for some of the biggest industry names but has also seen him acting in an advisory capacity, helping define end-to-end solutions and approaches to transformation. Malvin is a dynamic and driven leader with the ability to inspire and motivate his team and is a true believer in leading from the front. Malvin invests in building strong relationships with clients and candidates and works tirelessly with the rest of Vallum’s Board to ensure Vallum continues to exceed industry expectations. Before stepping into recruitment, Malvin was a professional football player and this time spent in professional sport has ingrained a strong desire for perfection and a commitment to excellence that forms the backbone of Vallum Associates. In 2022, Malvin was appointed a board member for The London Youth Games, an incredible initiative which helps London Youths gain access to sports and get the positive life lessons that have helped him so much personally and professionally.
MALVIN KAMARA
CEO
Michael brings a wealth of experience to his role as Chairman of Vallum Associates having spent 28+ years in Talent Acquisition working across the industry from growing small start-ups to sitting on the board of large talent firms. Michael has dedicated his recruitment career to Banking and Financial Services, identifying and securing the best talent for his global clients, ranging from large multinational banks to boutique financial institutions in the UK, North America and APAC. Specialising in Exec Searches, Michael's experience spans the Banking and Financial Services industry including Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Asset Management and Trading Firms. Within the industry, Michael is known for his work towards promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As Co-Founder of the Centre of Inclusive Leadership Michael is dedicated to identifying and placing the best senior leaders from under-represented minority groups for some of the world’s leading Investment Banks and Professional Services firms.
MICHAEL PETRIE
CHAIRMAN
MALVIN KAMARA
CEO
Malvin founded Vallum Associates in 2015 on the back of his extensive knowledge and network within the Energy & Utilities industry.
This deep knowledge of the Energy industry has not only seen Malvin asked to recruit for some of the biggest industry names but has also seen him acting in an advisory capacity, helping define end-to-end solutions and approaches to transformation.
Malvin is a dynamic and driven leader with the ability to inspire and motivate his team and is a true believer in leading from the front. Malvin invests in building strong relationships with clients and candidates and works tirelessly with the rest of Vallum’s Board to ensure Vallum continues to exceed industry expectations.
Before stepping into recruitment, Malvin was a professional football player and this time spent in professional sport has ingrained a strong desire for perfection and a commitment to excellence that forms the backbone of Vallum Associates. In 2022, Malvin was appointed a board member for The London Youth Games, an incredible initiative which helps London Youths gain access to sports and get the positive life lessons that have helped him so much personally and professionally.
CHAIRMAN
Michael brings a wealth of experience to his role as Chairman of Vallum Associates having spent 28+ years in Talent Acquisition working across the industry from growing small start-ups to sitting on the board of large talent firms.
Michael has dedicated his recruitment career to Banking and Financial Services, identifying and securing the best talent for his global clients, ranging from large multinational banks to boutique financial institutions in the UK, North America and APAC.
Specialising in Exec Searches, Michael’s experience spans the Banking and Financial Services industry including Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Asset Management and Trading Firms.
Within the industry, Michael is known for his work towards promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As Co-Founder of the Centre of Inclusive Leadership Michael is dedicated to identifying and placing the best senior leaders from under-represented minority groups for some of the world’s leading Investment Banks and Professional Services firms.
Kim has 20+ years of experience in 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 the latter part of 10+ years working with clients to help them with their IT and Change Management programmes. Kim has extensive experience within the UK, Europe, North American and Pan-Asian markets.
Kang Shik Kim
COO
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.
Phil Bland
CFO
KANG SHIK KIM
COO
Kim has 20+ years of experience in 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 the latter part of 10+ years working with clients to help them with 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.
Meet the consultants and back office teams that make up Vallum Associates.
Director of Insurance Practices
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.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
With 8 years of Financial Services recruitment experience in Hong Kong, James has recently moved back to London to head up the Financial Services Team.
As an experienced Capital Markets Business Development Manager (Buy-Side & Sell-Side)
James specialises in Devs – FO Java/ Python/ C++/ KDB+, across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, FX, Crypto.
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
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLIENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
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.
Associate Director, Trading Services
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
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, 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.
Consultant
Julia started marketing, advertising and communications at university and originally worked in Sales development before moving to recruitment. Now Julia works with the Renewables team and specialises in offshore cables.
Julia is half-Norwegian and speaks Norwegian fluently!
Compliance & Contracts Administrator
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