Philip Bethell

​With more than twenty years of executive search and recruitment experience mainly across the United States and the United Kingdom, Philip specialises in Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and advanced technology markets. He has partnered with organisations ranging from pre-seed and venture-backed start-ups through to global automotive OEMs, supporting critical hires across technical and leadership functions. His work spans executive search, strategic talent acquisition, and specialist headhunting, with particular expertise in robotics, autonomy, AI, machine learning, and advanced mobility. Philip focuses on developing highly targeted search strategies, accessing hard-to-reach talent, and building long-term partnerships with ambitious technology companies at key stages of growth.

Avan Shuaaib

Avan is a PhD graduate from the University of Kent, with an academic background focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. As a Senior Researcher, she specialises in supporting talent acquisition across the Robotics and Autonomous Systems market, with a particular focus on identifying high-calibre technical professionals and emerging talent. Her work includes building specialist talent pipelines, tracking market developments, monitoring new technologies and generating intelligence on companies, hiring trends and talent movement. Avan also focuses on developing long-term relationships with engineers, researchers and industry professionals, helping ensure search activity is informed by current market insight and a strong understanding of the technical landscape.