ABOUT US
Built on experience, trusted for delivery.
Altura Partners is an executive search and scale partner for international SaaS companies. Since 2011, we have helped founders, investors and leadership teams hire the people who move products, teams and markets forward.
We combine global reach with local knowledge so you can hire with confidence anywhere in the world.
Who we are
Altura Partners began in 2011 with a focus on senior hiring in Cyber Security software. Since then we have built a connected global network of SaaS leaders, search specialists and investors. This lets us solve complex hiring needs with speed, rigour and true market insight.
As the market expanded, so did our expertise. Today, we work across the wider SaaS ecosystem, supporting companies in FinTech, Cyber Security, AI, Industry 4.0 and RetailTech. Our team brings together deep search experience, hands-on SaaS knowledge and a practical understanding of what it takes to scale products, revenue and international teams.
Our Values
Transparency
Integrity
Quick, effective solutions without compromising quality.
Collaboration
Elevation
Leadership
Meet the Managing Partners:

Damian Bird
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Damian co-founded Altura Partners and brings over 20 years of experience in executive search across the technology sector. He focuses on senior GTM hiring on a retained basis, working with SaaS companies and digital consultancies worldwide to identify and place commercial leaders. He has previously served as Vice President of the CSA and is known for his consultative, relationship-driven approach to search.

Dan Rhodes
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Dan co-founded Altura Partners and has over 20 years of experience building leadership and commercial teams for cybersecurity vendors, from early-stage start-ups to global brands. He covers EMEA, the US, APJ, and India, placing senior sales, pre-sales, leadership, and post-sales professionals across GTM, Product, and Engineering functions.

James Harrington
Managing Partner
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James joined Altura Partners in 2020 and brings over 20 years of experience building leadership and commercial teams for SaaS companies and digital consultancies. With a core focus on EMEA, he works across start-ups, scale-ups, and global brands, helping technology organisations find the right talent to grow and scale. James is also a Member of the CSA.
The Team
Meet our wider team:

Karin Themsen
Associate Partner | Head of FinTech & AccountingTech
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Karin leads the FinTech and AccountingTech vertical at Altura Partners, bringing over a decade of experience in commercial recruitment. She specialises in executive search and multi-role scale-up campaigns for VC/PE-backed and public companies, covering CxO, VP, and Director-level hiring across GTM and commercial leadership. Her sector focus spans FinTech, AccountingTech, Procuretech, and adjacent SaaS markets across EMEA and the US.

Nayha Shaikh
Business Manager | GTM & Executive Search | Insurtech
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Nayha leads the Insurtech market within Altura Partners’ FinTech vertical, helping SaaS vendors scale with world-class GTM and leadership talent across EMEA and the US. With over a decade of experience in commercial recruitment, she specialises in executive search and multi-role scale-up campaigns for VC/PE-backed and public companies, covering CxO, VP, and Director-level roles across FinTech, Insurtech, and adjacent SaaS markets.

Anthony Sibayan
Business Manager
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Anthony is Altura Partners’ cybersecurity talent strategist based in the US, specialising in building GTM, technical, and leadership teams for high-growth vendors — from stealth-mode start-ups to global brands. With a background in executive search and international hiring, he places senior sales, pre-sales, marketing, and leadership professionals across EMEA, the US, and APAC, with sector expertise spanning NHI, CTEM, ASM, IAM, Cloud Security, XDR, OT Security, and Threat Intelligence.

Arian Kazem Tabrizi
Principal Consultant | Cybersecurity
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Arian specialises in connecting cybersecurity vendors with the commercial and leadership talent they need to scale, supporting companies from Series A through to publicly listed status. Based in the US, his focus areas include Attack Surface Management, Threat Intelligence, and adjacent markets. With a network of over 10,000 cybersecurity professionals across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, Arian brings deep market insight to every search.

Jade Hearne
Senior Consultant | Retail & Supply Chain
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Jade is a Senior Consultant at Altura Partners with over seven years of experience in supply chain technology and the 3PL space. She works with high-growth logistics and supply chain businesses to build teams that reflect their culture and ambitions, supporting both individual hires and broader team builds. Jade’s approach goes beyond the CV — she focuses on finding people with the energy, drive, and curiosity to make a lasting impact.

Lovisa Bjurle
Associate Consultant | Marketing & GTM | Cyber SaaS
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Lovisa works with ambitious cybersecurity software vendors across North America, EMEA, and APAC to secure the leadership talent they need to grow. She focuses on executive search and leadership hiring in Product Marketing, Marketing, and Product Management. With a background in GTM for international teams, Lovisa brings a precise and considered approach to connecting organisations with the right people.

Georgiana Nedelcu
Senior Marketing Manager
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Georgiana leads marketing at Altura Partners, responsible for lead generation, content, and strategy. She bridges strategy and execution, delivering campaigns and systems that fuel revenue, strengthen brand, and drive customer engagement. With a brand-first, content-led approach, she focuses on clear positioning and scalable operations that keep marketing efficient and accountable.
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Our Berkshire Office
Altura Partners
100 Berkshire Place
Winnersh
Wokingham
Berkshire
United Kingdom
RG41 5RD


Our Brighton Office
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York and Elder Works
50 New England St
Brighton and Hove
Brighton
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BN1 4AW