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.Camille Diamant
Team AssistantCamille joined Patrick Morgan as a Team Assistant, bringing experience in administrative support and operational coordination across energy, logistics & consulting. She ensures smooth office operations and supports team projects. Outside work, she enjoys pottery, discovering wineries & watching history documentaries.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.James Job
Strategic Growth LeaderJames is a Strategic Growth Leader at Patrick Morgan with 30+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition, Operations & Sales. He has a strong track record in leading cross-functional teams and implementing strategic initiatives. Outside work, he enjoys family time, sports, and supports RCB, Lakers & Manchester United.James Ransome
PrincipalJames, the first employee at Patrick Morgan in 2018, is now a Principal 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.Kelly Le
Head of OperationsKelly joined Patrick Morgan in 2022 as a Team Assistant, bringing years of recruitment experience. She oversees operations and administration, supporting the team with finance, scheduling & projects to ensure efficiency. Outside work, she enjoys travelling and exploring new cuisines.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.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.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.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.Philippa Poole
ConsultantPhilippa joined Patrick Morgan in 2024 after four years in recruitment across Life Sciences, Media & Technology. She focuses on senior & executive hires in Technology, Strategy & Consulting, helping firms access top talent. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, meditation, and reading.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.Sophia Kier
ConsultantSophia joined Patrick Morgan as a Consultant with 5+ years’ recruitment experience, specialising in senior Go-To-Market hires across Technology & Cybersecurity. She combines market insight with a tailored approach to connect clients with top talent. Outside work, she enjoys reading, oysters, Bloody Marys & family time.
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 insighta 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 crictical 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.