About - Disruptive

About Disruptive

The executive search firm that’s changing the face of tech leadership

Reshaping the future of the tech industry

Disruptive is driven by a desire to address issues such as gender inequality within the tech sector. Doing this at a leadership level allows us to promote a diverse and inclusive future for everybody. As trailblazers in executive recruitment, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers, levelling the playing field, and driving positive change.

We achieve this by offering life-changing coaching that enables individuals to live up to their potential at a global scale. We also use data and insights to inform and guide our clients, empowering them to create their own positive changes as they move forwards in their hiring process.

We are achieving our mission of reshaping the future of business relationships, one upskilled team member, one coaching conversation, and one transformative partnership at a time.

Our Values

Find out why we’re different

Disruptive

For us, Disruptive isn’t just a name. We believe in embracing innovation and driving meaningful change. We don’t break things, we just make them better.

Transparent

Open communication is the foundation of our culture. Even if it leads to tough conversations, we believe that transparency leads to constructive feedback and growth.

Knowledgeable

We’re experts in our field, but we believe there’s always more to learn. We’re committed to sharing that knowledge with you and listening (and learning) when you know more.

Accountable

A crucial aspect of maintaining effective and ethical operations is by being accountable to our business, our clients and our candidates. We hold ourselves to the highest professional standard.

Collaborative

Disruptive is built on a partnership model where we nurture key relationships. We create balanced and collaborative environments where everyone can thrive.

Partner with Pride

Always working to ensure a balanced and collaborative environment is nurtured.

The Disruptive Team

Our group of passionate professionals are ready to go above and beyond to meet your hiring needs.

Emma Jones

CEO & Founder, Executive Search Specialist IT Services, Consulting and Private Equity

Shailaja Bhamidipati

Head of Research

Aileen Garven

Chief Operations Officer

Bill Hageman

Head of Cloud & DevOps

Anna Burman

Head of SI’s & Consulting

Andrew Watson

Principal Consultant

Donna Matthews

Office Manager

Susan Samminga

HR / Research Consultant / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Eunice Eduri

Executive Researcher

Leena Gupta

HR Professional and Business Analyst

Disruptive Superpowers

Our superpowers are a combination of executive search, leadership coaching and data-driven insights that elevate our recruitment solutions. The three Disruptive Superpowers support your employer brand perception and thought leadership, putting you at the forefront of tech hiring. Led by a former global hiring lead, Disruptive understands what it takes to be successful in your sector.