Getting to Know James
Patrick Morgan is a leading Talent Advisory and Intelligence firm serving the Professional Services sector. We integrate cutting-edge data insights with high-touch executive search and consulting to deliver smarter talent solutions.
Our team
James O’Dowd
Founder & CEOJames O’Dowd is the Founder and CEO of Patrick Morgan. He has become one of the most referred-to Talent Advisers globally within the Professional Services sector. James is regularly featured in media such as Financial Times, Bloomberg and The Times where he shares insights on market dynamics and the future of Professional Services.James Ransome
PartnerJames, the first employee at Patrick Morgan in 2018, is now a Partner leading Strategy Consulting across EMEA & the US. A certified Hogan practitioner, he has a proven track record in Partner & Experienced Hire processes. Based in Colchester, he enjoys running, Star Wars, and pub walks. Has been featured in Business Insider and City A.M.Kelly Le
Head of OperationsKelly joined Patrick Morgan in 2022 as a Team Assistant, bringing extensive administrative experience across recruitment sectors. As Head of Operations, she oversees internal business functions, supports the Managing Partner, and ensures smooth operations across workflow, office, and finance systems.Jack O’Dowd
PrincipalJack is a Principal at Patrick Morgan, specialising in Cybersecurity & Technology hires. He partners with clients across North America to secure top talent and drive growth. With deep sector expertise, he refines search strategies to meet client goals. Outside work, he enjoys sports, skiing, cricket, football & racehorse ownership.Jeremy Roberts
CFOJeremy is CFO at Patrick Morgan, with seven years’ experience in the recruitment sector. A Chartered Accountant, he’s passionate about helping businesses grow by bringing clarity, insight, and commercial thinking to the numbers. Outside work, he enjoys rugby, football, running, trying new recipes, and walking his Schnauzer.Ramone Param
Senior AdvisorRamone is Senior Advisor for Patrick Morgan’s North American business, focused on origination and business development from Austin, Texas. He has almost 20 years of experience advising major investors and professional services firms from London and New York. Outside of work, he enjoys running and spending time with his family.Camille Diamant
Team AssistantCamille joined Patrick Morgan as a Team Assistant, bringing experience in administrative support and operational coordination across the energy, logistics, and consulting sectors. She supports smooth office operations and team projects. Outside work, she enjoys discovering wineries, hiking, and meeting new people from different cultures.Myles Marshall
PrincipalMyles is Principal Consultant and Head of Accounting & Audit, with 10+ years’ recruitment experience in professional services. He delivers senior and partner-level hires across the US and Europe, specialising in Audit, Accounting Advisory, and Capital Markets. Outside work, he is a keen runner (7 races, PB 3:19) and enjoys time with his daughters.Kit Corrigan
PrincipalKit joined Patrick Morgan in late 2024 as a Principal, specialising in growing the Advisory practice in the US. With experience as a professional services headhunter since 2015, he connects clients with exceptional mid-to-senior talent. Outside work, he enjoys family, the countryside & golf.Lewis Bullock
PrincipalLewis joined Patrick Morgan in 2024 as a Principal, leading Cyber Security recruitment across the UK, Europe & Middle East. With 7+ years’ experience, he covers both advisory & technical domains, connecting clients with niche talent. Outside work, he’s an Arsenal fan, music enthusiast, traveller & dog lover.Sophia Kier
Senior ConsultantSophia is a Senior Consultant at Patrick Morgan with 6+ years’ recruitment experience, specialising in Go-To-Market hires across Technology & Cybersecurity. She combines market insight with a tailored approach to connect clients with top talent. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, oysters, Bloody Marys, and spending time with her family.Rory Brown
Head of Product & InsightRory leads Product & Insight development at Patrick Morgan, bringing experience in research consultancy and scaling data-led solutions in insurance & professional services. He shapes the firm’s Business Intelligence proposition. Outside work, he enjoys reading, travelling & supporting Middlesbrough FC.Nathan Bignold
Senior ConsultantNathan joined Patrick Morgan in early 2025 to lead Supply Chain & Operations recruitment across Europe. With 5+ years’ experience, he specialises in placing top SC&O talent in consultancies. Outside work, he enjoys family time, his cocker spaniel Remy, gym, boxing, gaming, travel, and is a proud Arsenal supporter.Karin Gouws
ConsultantKarin is a Consultant at Patrick Morgan with nearly two decades of experience across agency, RPO, and in-house recruitment. She specialises in connecting senior leaders with impactful opportunities across the UK, USA, DACH, EMEA, and APAC regions. Outside work, she enjoys Zumba and designing and making dance costumes.William Grant Diergaardt
AI Enablement Lead/.Will leads AI Enablement & Intelligence Platform development at Patrick Morgan, bringing experience in executive search and talent operations across professional services and technology. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his two boys, watching sport, and playing golf.Clare Badenhorst
ConsultantClare is an Advisory Consultant specialising in talent intelligence and market research. With experience across international markets, she focuses on senior stakeholder engagement, market insight, and talent identification. Outside of work, she enjoys beach walks and gardening.Mitch Voigts
ConsultantMitch joined Patrick Morgan with six years’ recruitment experience, specialising in senior & executive hires across Strategy, Operations & Transformation. He provides clients with strong market insight & access to top talent. Outside work, he enjoys family time, the gym & lawn bowls.Adriana Horwood
ConsultantAdriana is a Consultant at Patrick Morgan specialising in Management Consulting & Professional Services recruitment. She delivers senior and partner-level hires across the US and Europe in Audit, Accounting & Advisory. Outside work, she enjoys staying active and supporting the Springboks.Oscar Brown
Senior ConsultantOscar joined Patrick Morgan as a Senior Consultant with 5+ years’ experience in Energy Consulting recruitment. He specialises across clean energy, nuclear, oil & gas, and energy transition, connecting top talent with leading consultancies. Outside work, he enjoys skiing, padel, tennis, table tennis & pool.Sofia Rodrigues
ConsultantSofia joined Patrick Morgan in 2025 as a Talent Acquisition Intern. With experience in recruitment and a genuine love for research, she focuses on secondary research that supports talent decisions. Outside of work, she enjoys playing the violin, exploring the countryside, and spending time in nature.
Patrick Morgan was founded by James O’Dowd with a simple conviction: that Professional Services firms deserve a talent partner who combines data-driven insight with strategic insights and hands-on experience. From the very beginning, our mission has been to go beyond traditional executive search: building long-term partnerships, guiding leadership strategy, and helping our clients unlock growth.
We are proud to work with leading Private Equity investors, global Professional Services firms, and high-growth challengers across Europe and North America. With deep sector expertise and access to 90% of the relevant candidate market, we have supported some of the most ambitious growth stories in the industry.
What sets us apart is our approach: combining rigorous research, proprietary business intelligence, and genuine relationships. For us, it’s not just about making introductions, it’s about making the right introductions and helping our client’s make critical strategic decisions, the ones that transform businesses.
Patrick Morgan has grown from a local search boutique into an international talent advisory platform and thought leader in the space. Yet our ethos remains the same: to be trusted advisors who invest in relationships, act with integrity, and deliver with impact.