Pedersen & Partners appoints Ivan Bates to their team in the United Kingdom

July 15, 2024 - London, United Kingdom – Pedersen & Partners, a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, welcomes Ivan Bates as Client Partner and Country Manager for the United Kingdom. 

Mr. Bates has over 25 years of leadership and management experience. He transitioned from a senior Military Intelligence Officer to a successful executive in business growth and talent acquisition at the C-suite level. Prior to joining Pedersen & Partners, Mr. Bates was a Partner with a UK Executive Search firm, where he led Executive Search initiatives for CEO, COO, NED, and Chair roles within SME, small, and mid-cap markets. Mr. Bates co-founded a building company, driving year-on-year revenue growth, and contributed to the growth of a regional home-improvement organization. His military career featured high-responsibility roles such as Operations Director for Human Intelligence Acquisition at the UK Ministry of Defence. 

Guido Bormann

"We are thrilled to welcome Ivan Bates to the Pedersen & Partners team as our new Client Partner and Country Manager for the UK. Ivan’s extensive leadership experience and impressive track record in both the military and Executive Search industries will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our presence in the UK and across Western Europe. As Country Manager, Ivan's leadership will significantly enhance our team's capabilities, driving exceptional results for our clients and further establishing our footprint in this highly competitive market," stated Guido Bormann, Partner and Head of Western Europe. 

Ivan Bates

"I am excited to join the international team of Pedersen & Partners and to have the opportunity to lead and strengthen our UK team. The UK market, with its strategic importance and dynamic business environment, presents unique opportunities for growth and collaboration. Given the international nature of our client base, I am confident in our team’s ability to build meaningful and long-term relationships with our existing clients, as well as to expand our client base across various industries,” said Ivan Bates, Client Partner, Country Manager United Kingdom.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives.