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Neal Taylor serves as Partner in the Life Sciences practice. He has dedicated his career to executive search and specializes in CEO Succession, and CEO, Executive Director and Senior Director recruiting in the biopharmaceutical, pharma services industry and medical technology sectors. He works with both local and multinational organizations based in Asia Pacific and globally.

Neal started his executive search career at one of the “big five” global executive search firms where he focused on healthcare and executed country, regional and global assignments for multinational and Japanese clients. He was also the Managing Director for two healthcare focused companies, one global and other local.

Before entering executive search, Neal was a banker in commercial real estate with Norwest Bank, currently Wells Fargo & Co., in Arizona. He came to Japan in 1998 and lived in Iwate, where he organized study abroad programs and learned Japanese.

Neal holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and East Asian studies from the University of Arizona.

Blanca Vela, professional with 20 years of international experience in industrial sales and recruitment, excels in aligning talent with organisational goals. Now living in Monterrey, Mexico.

Steve is a Partner at Page Executive with 20 years of experience in executive finance search, specialising in CFO and Finance Director appointments across the South. He works closely with clients in Hampshire, Sussex, Dorset, and London, with a particular focus on the Professional Services sector. Steve brings deep regional expertise and a strong network to senior finance recruitment, helping ambitious businesses secure top leadership talent.

Lorenzo specialises in executive search for private equity, investment banks, and M&A, as well as industrial, consumer, food, and retail sectors. He recruits CEOs and CFOs across Europe with a tailored approach.

Based in Paris, Marlene is Managing Partner for Page Executive Continental Europe & Head of the Technology practice.

Sophie Bayle is an executive search partner specialising in CIO, CTO, CDO and senior IT leadership across technology‑driven organisations.

Driving success in Germany’s industrial sector, Johannes specialises in executive search for manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, R&D, operations, procurement, and board-level leadership.

Carly is a seasoned executive search consultant with a leading role of the accounting and finance practice in Asia at Page Executive.

Regina, a multilingual expert in the luxury hospitality and tourism industry, leads C-level and General Management hiring processes for Food & Beverage, resorts and restaurants across Spain and Europe.

Camilla Strachan is an Associate Partner at Page Executive, specialising in CFO and financial management placements across London and the South East.

Julien oversees the Africa business for Page Executive.