Verity Symes is COO, People Advisory, UK, having joined the firm following Teneo’s acquisition of Ridgeway.

Verity joined Ridgeway in 2009 after working in the Middle East for a number of years. Prior to this, Verity’s background is predominantly in the UK financial services sector. Now Chief Operating Officer, she has played a fundamental role in the growth of the company from a founder led business to the global boutique it is today and is responsible for all operational matters, as well as our growth strategy and general HR management.

Verity is an Associate Member of the CIPD, one of our Mental Health First Aiders and recently completed her certification to carry out Hogan Assessments.