DR JOHN BETHELL, CEO
John is a speaker & mentor to start-ups & founders, on setting up their own in-house recruitment capabilities, in preparation for scale-up growth. Originally from Scotland, John was a pioneer of the Australasian medical recruitment industry with nearly 30 years experience in the industry. He moved to Europe in 2019 to focus on DeepTech & Life Sciences innovation. He maintains a portfolio for C-suite, board and leadership roles. A keen surfer and musician, John is now based between Europe & the UK. |
SIMON KNOWLES, COO
Simon has extensive international recruitment experience in permanent and contract, supporting companies throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the United States. He specialises in multi-industry Search, identifying senior and technical talent. Having worked in agency, run his own business, and worked on-site for start-ups and large blue-chip organisations, he has expertise designing and implementing practical recruitment strategies. Simon loves sports of all kind, but it would be an understatement to say that his primary passion is for golf. |
KAT ANDERSON, SENIOR RECRUITER
Kat has 8 years' recruitment experience in financial services, IT, marketing, HR, and management. She has also managed the recruitment function for a UK school trust. Originally from London, Kat has most recently worked with European start-ups in cybersecurity and life sciences. Impressed by the wealth of innovation and advancement across multiple projects in the life sciences sphere, Kat has found her niche. To satisfy her creative side, Kat writes and performs poetry and has now turned her hand to playwriting. |
CLAIRE PONSFORD, DIRECTOR
Claire launched Wavelength International in Australia with long-time business partner, Dr John Bethell. Originally from Wales. Originally in hospital management with the NHS she made a move to the private sector in the late 1990s. With 25 years experience recruiting senior doctors, Claire is also a highly experienced CEO and entrepreneur. She has grown Wavelength to over 100 staff with acquired assets that include an executive search firm and a Telehealth business. Claire is passionate about equality in the workplace and is naturally a keen rugby fan. |