Daniela A.
5.0
Studied at University of St. Andrews
Works at Anderson Partners Executive Search Ltd
Available Monday at 9:00 AM UTC
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About Daniela
With over 25 years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory across the UK, Europe, and Africa, I’ve successfully placed top-tier talent in both executive and non-executive board roles. For the past 15 years, my focus has been on supporting Private Equity-backed portfolio companies, helping them attract and engage exceptional talent to drive innovation and deliver outstanding results. In 2014, I founded Anderson Partners, an Executive Search and talent management firm. We specialize in partnering with Private Equity firms and high-growth companies, offering creative and bespoke solutions to not only secure the best talent but also to provide valuable market insights and strategies that enhance investment outcomes. I personally lead every project from start to finish, while collaborating with a network of sector specialists to ensure tailored expertise on each assignment. I hold a Joint Honours MA in International Relations and Italian Literature from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. As a German-Italian national fluent in five languages, I have lived and worked internationally for much of my career, which has given me a deep appreciation of cultural diversity in an increasingly interconnected world. Outside of my professional work, I am passionate about community service and giving back. I serve on the board of Action West London, a social mobility charity, and I also sit as a Justice of the Peace in London's adult courts, a role that has deepened my awareness of social issues and strengthened my commitment to fairness and justice. Additionally, I am a Parent Governor at my local primary school, where I advocate for the well-being and educational standards of students. Through my professional endeavors and charitable activities, I am fortunate to meet extraordinary people who inspire and enrich my journey every day.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’m genuinely interested in helping people unlock their potential and achieve their goals. As an empathetic listener, I’m fascinated by the stories and experiences that shape each person’s journey. I believe everyone has the ability to grow and succeed, and I find great satisfaction in supporting that process. With over 25 years of leadership advisory experience, I’ve worked with a wide range of individuals across different industries and cultures. This has reinforced my belief that, with the right guidance and support, people can overcome challenges and make real progress in both their personal and professional lives. Through coaching, I bring my expertise in leadership and talent development to help others gain clarity, challenge limitations, and take meaningful steps toward achieving their goals.
Work Experience
Justice
Department of Justice
August 2021 - Present
London East Local Justice Area
Board of Trustees
Action West London
August 2020 - Present
Action West London (formerly Action Acton) is an innovative charity and social enterprise with the Mission of 'Changing lives through Employment, Education and Enterprise’. Action West London works in partnership with other charities, social enterprises, local authorities, public sector bodies and private sector prime contractors. Support is provided for people facing the most barriers to employment, education and training --- long term unemployed, NEET young people, young and adult offenders, care leavers, lone parents, individuals with mental health and disability issues, black and ethnic minorities, refugees and older people. Action West London also promotes self-employment, business and social enterprise start-ups through stalls at Acton Street Market .
Executive Partner
Anderson Partners Executive Search Ltd
August 2014 - Present
Anderson Partners is a values driven, research focused, and relationship led executive search firm. Working with Private Equity firms and activist investors we offer creative solutions to identify, attract and engage exceptional talent. With a transparent, discrete, and tailored approach we offer executive search, management due diligence and strategic talent mapping to assist in optimising the potential of their investments by creating tangible value through inspired talent strategies. We invest significantly into understanding the opportunity and fully think through and research our target talent pool from the onset. We prepare our approach meticulously before going to market and personalise every interaction, leveraging a significant network built over many years. Although we select on competencies and track record, we pride ourselves on understanding individuals’ motivations and drivers matching them to an organisation's vision to unlock the full potential of the opportunity, creating shareholder value and enriching the communities they serve. Executive Search is an Art, not a transactional commoditised business.
Education
University of St. Andrews
2:1 MA Hons, International Relations
1996 - 2000
Daniela was also personally admitted to
Henley Business School
London Business School
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