Further appointments at global executive search agency

International executive search agency Spencer Riley has strengthened its team with further appointments to expand on industry offerings within their established sector specialisms.

Michael Penfold and Sam Dunn join the company as executive search consultants and will specialise in board-level, senior technical and commercial permanent placements within Spencer Riley’s construction and life sciences sectors.

Established in 2015, Leeds-based Spencer Riley is an international recruitment partner which works with businesses to develop their management and executive teams, enabling firms to achieve their business goals and add significant value for shareholders.

Michael, having previously worked across the UK and North America for the world leader in audio branding, will focus on recruitment for the civil engineering and energy industry, specifically hydrogen and civil engineering consultancies. His portfolio comprises clients of all types, from large multinationals to innovative start-ups.

Sam is specialising in recruitment within the life sciences sector with particular emphasis on laboratory equipment and medical devices. Sam has worked with some of the leading companies in the UK, Europe and North America.

Spencer Riley managing director Scott Ellam said: “These new appointments are another significant step towards building on our established sector specialisms but expanding our industry expertise. Our company ethos remains that we continually connect excellence which places great importance on recruiting the right calibre of consultant who understand both client and candidate needs.

“I’m delighted to welcome Michael and Sam to the team and I look forward to working with them as we continue to build the Spencer Riley brand and deliver high quality services to our clients.”