Helen Cottle

Experienced talent acquisition and operations leader with over 15 years of international experience across Europe, the US, and Australia. Specialises in driving business growth through strategic hiring, team development, and leadership performance. Proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in high-demand environments.

Head of Platform Development & Growth - RISE (Deepsky)

• Lead the development, growth, and strategic direction of RISE, a high-performance leadership platform for ambitious professionals
• Own the end-to-end platform experience, including UX, content architecture, membership flows, and integration with Webflow, Memberstack, and Stripe
• Manage and coordinate a network of high-performance coaches, ensuring quality content for workshops, masterclasses, and expert-led sessions
• Design, implement, and optimise subscription and enterprise licensing models, including analytics dashboards for users and corporate clients
• Drive membership growth through marketing campaigns, partnerships, and retention initiatives
• Oversee content curation across knowledge hubs, tools, and resources focused on leadership, high performance, and mindset
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Miramar Global and Deepsky teams to integrate platform offerings with broader leadership and talent services
• Lead roadmap planning for platform features, AI-driven personalisation, gamification, and analytics to enhance member engagement
• Monitor KPIs, platform performance, and user feedback to continuously improve the member experience

Head of Commercial Operations - Miramar Global

(2022-10)

Leading international talent acquisition, marketing strategy, and commercial excellence in a fast-scaling global talent and leadership performance business.

• Spearheaded the hiring of senior international executives across the US, Europe, and Asia, supporting the business's global growth trajectory
• Invited to participate in bi-monthly Senior Leadership operational meetings—typically reserved for Partners—due to strategic insights and contributions within 7 months of joining
• Promoted to Head of Commercial Operations in January 2024, adding marketing to remit. Hired a Head of Marketing and built a team of 3 to drive and execute the marketing strategy
• Instrumental in creating and executing the marketing strategy for the launch of Deepsky, Miramar's newest leadership performance venture
• Transformed the commercial toolkit from an outdated, company-centric approach to a product-led, customer-centric document, directly improving sales team effectiveness and client engagement
• Lead a team of 3, including the Head of Marketing and part-time marketing staff, ensuring seamless execution of the day-to-day marketing strategy

Partner – Research, Delivery & Business Operations - Bronzegate Ltd

(2020-06 - 2022-10)

Driving business transformation, people management, and data-driven strategies for a fast-scaling executive search firm.

• Hired to professionalize and scale the firm from a startup to an established player within the executive search industry, specifically focused on CFO and Finance Leader placements across private equity, listed corporates, and large privately owned businesses
• Designed and implemented Bronzegate's data strategy, driving the development of a proprietary database of senior finance talent, enhancing the firm's competitive edge
• Led the complete redesign of external marketing collateral and branding, positioning Bronzegate as a leading player in the finance executive search market
• Developed and executed the internal talent attraction strategy, increasing team headcount from 2 to 7 in 18 months. Upskilled the team and significantly improved recruitment performance
• Managed Bronzegate's finances, implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) and management accounts to continuously evaluate business performance and drive operational improvements

Executive Search Consultant - Redgrave Partners

(2019-12 - 2020-04)

Redgrave is a global search firm operating cross-functionally, primarily at Board level. Hired to build a client offering across Consumer Health, Wellness & Beauty, where previously no market for Redgrave existed. Working with senior executives to hire their leadership teams, working at Board and minus 1 level. Unfortunately the impacts of covid cut short time at Redgrave.

Associate Director – UK & EMEA - Pure Search - London

(2018-04)

Driving strategic market re-engagement and brand development across EMEA.

• Led a comprehensive review and redesign of the EMEA operating model, resulting in improved market engagement and performance
• Developed and executed marketing materials to re-launch the Pure Search brand across EMEA, enhancing client engagement with updated capability documents
• Introduced performance improvement plans, focusing on key delivery metrics, which increased market share and improved team productivity
• Expanded the team by hiring and mentoring a new team member, directing workload, and overseeing the development of talent pools

Associate Director – Commerce & Industry, Americas - Pure Search - New York

(2016-12 - 2018-03)

Scaled the US business in a high-energy, competitive market, driving significant revenue growth.

• Handpicked to launch Pure Search USA in New York, rapidly scaling the business in a fast-paced market and generating $500K in revenue in the first year
• Built core infrastructure, processes, and best practices to ensure operational efficiency and market presence
• Developed marketing materials for the US launch and leveraged recruitment technologies to generate 600+ potential revenue-generating contacts within 12 months
• Led the hiring of 5 employees in the first year, developing recruitment collateral to attract top talent to Pure Search USA
• Delivered senior-level executive searches across key regions, including North Carolina, Illinois, New York, and Texas

Associate Director – Interim/Contracting (Technology, Media & Telecoms) - Pure Search - London

(2014-12 - 2016-12)

Focused on revenue generation and strategic business development within interim recruitment.

• Spearheaded new client acquisition and maximized revenue from existing clients through a targeted business development strategy
• Managed multiple mid to senior-level mandates with day rates ranging from £300 to £650, including roles like Tax Managers and Directors of Tax
• Led interim networking events and developed innovative marketing materials, such as white papers and market update documents, to engage both clients