2023 begins at Wild Search with us welcoming two new members to the team.
Duncan Murphy is an experienced educationalist who began his teaching career at Cranleigh School and progressed via Parkside, St Andrew’s and Milbourne Lodge to become Head of Claremont Fan Court Preparatory School and most recently Chief Executive of Kingswood House School. Duncan has combined his executive career with advisory work, notably for MTM Consulting. He serves on the boards of two independent schools and maintains a strong working relationship with their overseas investors. At Wild Search, Duncan will work closely with Edward and our team on leadership and Board appointments for both individual schools and colleges as well as groups, including Heads, Bursars and Development Directors
Marion Afoakwa is an experienced HR leader, whose most recent career was enjoyed within the Corporation of London as Assistant Director, HR and Corporate Change. She has a breadth of experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives and tactical interventions, leading professional HR teams and coaching senior managers in all matters relating to employment. She is passionate about developing people and contributing to maximising the educational outcomes of young people and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Wild Search founder, Edward Wild commented:
“I am delighted that Duncan and Marion have both joined the team and we look forward to working closely together with both new and existing clients across all the sectors we serve. They both bring wide experience across education and charities and are school governors. I look forward to introducing them to the Wild Search community during the weeks ahead and to developing new relationships with both clients and candidates.”