SILVER SWAN
MEET THE team
Whether we’re sipping coffee in our laid-back central London office whilst discussing our next uptown social or taking the office dogs for a stroll along the Southbank. Our growing team full of young, fun, and sociable professionals is constantly striving to be the best at what we do.
MEET THE TEAM
Introducing our staffing experts
Meet Philippa, the remarkable founder and managing director of Silver Swan. From humble beginnings working from her spare bedroom, she's grown our company into a powerhouse team of 14 professionals and counting. When she's not steering the ship, you can catch her in the office gym, conquering CrossFit and Hyrox challenges, or enjoying a boozy lunch near London Bridge. Philippa treasures her early nights and often tries to slip away with the classic "I can stay for 20 minutes" - a phrase that rarely works its magic.
Philippa Smith
Founder & Managing Director
Meet Matt, our Operations Head and the proud owner of our beloved office therapist, Lola the Cockapoo. Since joining us in July 2018 as a Recruitment Consultant on our Europe desk, Matt's journey has been remarkable. In 2022, he took the reins of our Operations Department. With experience in luxury tour operations and then onto HR in London, Matt brings a unique perspective to our team. When he's not optimising our processes, you'll find him savouring a buffalo and blue cheese chicken burger at The Duke of York, accompanied by a pint of Guinness.
Matt Walton
Operations Manager
Meet Chris, our Business Development Manager at Silver Swan. Much like his favourite sport, rugby, he's a true enthusiast who tackles challenges head-on. If Chris were a food, he'd be a packet of salt and vinegar crisps – easily accessible, not as tough as he may seem, and loved, despite the occasional punching sharp wit. In the office, you'll often find him on the phone, fostering relationships with clients and overseeing our fantastic Communities.
Chris White
Head of Corporate & Family Office
Meet Laura, our Senior Recruitment Consultant responsible for the UK and Ireland desk. Joining our team in 2019 with a stellar background in domestic staffing, Laura is known in the office for her Irish pride and impeccable grammar skills; her much-loved quote, "It's leviOsa, not levioSA," emphasises her love for literary precision. When she's not perfecting placements, Laura enjoys the company of her two cherished German Shepherds, Ghost and Thor.
Laura Reeves
Head of UK & Europe
Meet Laura, our Junior Recruitment Consultant on the Saudi Arabia desk. When she's not sourcing perfect candidates, she's making the entire office laugh with her tendency to think out loud, and regaling us with amusing anecdotes about her daughters. Laura finds solace in the rock and metal genre, whether from Italian or international artists, and her all-time favourite song, ‘Nothing Else Matters’ by Metallica, reflects her love for the genre and her fun and fiery personality.
Laura Franzo
Recruitment Consultant: Middle East
Meet Megan, the multitasking dynamo at Silver Swan. Megan initially joined our team as an Office Executive and smoothly transitioned into the role of the company's Marketing Executive at the beginning of 2023, where she's been doing an impressive job ever since. When she's not busy taming her adorable puppy Martha or sharing adorable cat pictures of Doc & Chops, you can catch her pleading to blare Taylor Swift through the office speaker.
Megan Phippen
Marketing Manager
Introducing Wade, our Recruitment Consultant for the US desk at Silver Swan! Fresh to the team, Wade's no stranger to adventure—he ran an incredible 100-mile race in 2021! When he's not matching talents, he's diving into a whirlwind of sports, from football to MotoGP, Golf, Cricket, Rugby, American football, F1, and even Crossfit. While he modestly claims to be "pretty boring" otherwise, we beg to differ- his passion for sports and prowess for adventure brings an exciting dynamic to the team.
Wade Crisp
Recruitment Consultant: USA
Meet Ana, our delightful Recruitment Resourcer on Silver Swan’s Europe desk. With a strong connection to her Spanish roots, if Ana were an item of food or drink, she'd undoubtedly be a flavourful Seafood paella and a refreshing yet fun glass of sangria. Her warm smile and positive presence have been brightening up the office since she joined the team in 2023, making her an invaluable member of our team.
Ana López Ríos
Junior Consultant: Europe
Meet Anna, our dedicated Recruitment Resourcer on the USA desk. Anna's a fan of the simple joys in life; enjoying an leisurely stroll to Pret for a lunchtime treat, or spending time with her two beloved Great Danes, Lola and Minnie. After spending time living and working in Canada, Anna joined our team in the autumn of 2023 and has excelled in her role, contributing greatly from the get-go.
Anna Langmuir
Junior Consultant: USA
Martha
Puppy Staffing Consultant
Lola
Office Therapist