Human Resources


At Simmons and Hanbury, we are committed to addressing the complex talent needs of our clients through our specialised HR recruitment practice. Our mission is to connect organisations with exceptional HR leaders who can drive strategic initiatives and foster organisational success.

We focus on mid to senior-level HR appointments, including Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), Heads of HR, HRBPs and other executive HR roles across a diverse range of industries. Our extensive international network spans the UK, US, Europe, and Asia, allowing us to tap into a broad pool of top-tier HR talent equipped to meet the evolving demands of today’s business environment.

Our expertise extends across various sectors such as financial services, technology, commerce and industry. We excel in understanding the unique challenges and requirements of each industry, ensuring that we match the right HR leaders with the right organisations. Whether your needs involve navigating complex organisational changes or driving strategic HR initiatives, we are dedicated to delivering candidates who will add significant value and leadership to your team.

At Simmons and Hanbury, we build lasting relationships and offer a deep understanding of industry-specific needs to ensure exceptional recruitment outcomes. Partner with us to find the HR talent that will help shape the future of your organisation.

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Seniority Levels:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Head of HR

Human Resources Business Partner

Head of Payroll

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Head of Talent Acquisition

Learning & Development Specialist

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Peter Fahy

Director, Global Head of HR practice


Peter Fahy

Director, Global Head of HR practice

As the Global Head of HR Practice at Simmons and Hanbury, Peter brings a wealth of expertise and a strategic perspective to the company’s HR recruitment initiatives. With a strong background in financial services, as well as commerce and industry sectors like media, technology, fintech, and crypto, Peter is dedicated to helping mid to senior level HR professionals secure roles across the globe.

Peter has a strong track record of placing mid to senior HR professionals not only within the financial services sector but also in dynamic and rapidly evolving industries. His specialisation extends to building relationships with niche and boutique firms on the buy side, such as private equity, hedge funds, and asset managers, as well as with prominent players in media, technology, and fintech sectors. His career includes successful collaborations with a wide range of clients, including Hedge funds, Asset Managers, Sovereign wealth funds, Commodities trading companies, Magic circle law firms, Investment banks, leading media companies, cutting-edge technology firms, innovative fintech startups, and major players in the crypto industry.

Peter has excelled in making senior-level placements for critical positions such as Heads of HR, Heads of Payroll, Senior Learning and Development professionals, HRBPs, and Senior Reward Managers. His extensive experience spans various European cities, from Dublin to Paris, ensuring adept navigation of the unique demands of different markets.

With over nine years in recruitment, Peter’s achievements underscore a commitment to aligning top HR talent with leading organisations across diverse industries. In his role at Simmons and Hanbury, he leverages his skills in management, recruitment, sales, and networking, complemented by a Post Graduate degree in Executive Coaching from The University of Cambridge. This background allows Peter to offer insightful consultancy services and drive impactful HR staffing solutions on a global scale.


Practice Areas
Human Resources

I have used Simmons & Hanbury for several legal searches and have been consistently impressed with their professionalism, expertise and knowledge of the market. They are always willing to go the extra mile. Every candidate we have hired through them has been exceptional and I would - and have - recommended them to other firms for their legal searches.

Proprietary Trading Business, Head of Legal

I have worked with Simmons & Hanbury for two senior hires into my team. We offer a range of products and they were brilliant at identifying candidates with the correct breadth of experience. I found Simmons & Hanbury to have a great network with excellent sector knowledge and would definitely use the firm again.

$97 billion debt fund, European General Counsel