At Allbyn we understand that your value lies in your team,
because our does too.
Stuart Paterson
Founder & Managing Director
Stuart founded Allbyn in 2021 to build a search firm that prioritises people. He partners with clients across the private markets spectrum, from pre-launch funds to global investors, advising on everything from senior hires to team structure and compensation strategy.
Stuart offers career guidance at all levels and is a committed advocate for equity and inclusion across the industry. His values extend beyond the business. Through Allbyn, he has supported the construction of a school in Liberia and helped fund education for over 1,000 children in Cameroon.
Outside of work, Stuart is a proud dad and part-time taxi driver for his two young daughters.Danielle Chetty
Operations Director
Danielle joined Allbyn in 2021, bringing over a decade of senior marketing experience across complex, high-impact projects for major global brands. As operations director, she ensures the business runs smoothly and sustainably, focusing on precision, pace, and people.
Danielle is currently studying psychology and brings a unique blend of commercial acumen and behavioural insight to her role. Her interest in psychometrics and team dynamics informs how she shapes internal culture, streamlines processes, and drives long-term performance.
She is passionate about building healthy, human-first environments where people can do their best work and feel good doing it.
Joe Watkins
Director
Joe specialises in hiring at all levels for private equity funds, with a focus on real assets. He has collaborated with a diverse range of funds, from entrepreneurial and mid-sized to some of the world's largest. Joe has also supported a number of PE-backed businesses, hiring investors and CorpDev professionals, mainly in the music rights space.
With over a decade in recruitment, Joe is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with his clients. The career advancements he facilitates, along with the tangible impacts on businesses, drive his dedication to this field and his ongoing learning and development.
Every day brings new challenges, whether he's managing a multi-hire project for an established fund or finding niche skills in unconventional areas. Joe's success lies in understanding the nuances of each search. Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and following sports like football, boxing, and F1.Farha Salim
Research Associate
Farha joined Allbyn in January 2024 after graduating with a degree in Business from the University of Southampton. She supports search across private equity and real assets, helping to map talent, manage candidate relationships, and deliver detailed market research.
She is particularly passionate about improving diversity and representation in private markets and actively drives DE&I initiatives within the team.
Farha enjoys football, Formula 1, and spending time with friends and family outside of work.
Victoria Cannon
Marketing Assistant
As a marketing assistant at Allbyn, Victoria plays a crucial role in developing and executing the company's marketing campaigns. Her responsibilities encompass content creation, where she crafts engaging and compelling material.
Additionally, she manages Allbyn's social media presence, ensuring consistent brand messaging and interaction with the online community. Through her efforts, Victoria contributes significantly to the overall success and visibility of Allbyn's marketing initiatives.
Asma Khan
Engagement Manager
Asma supports search delivery across private equity and real assets, focusing on candidate sourcing, market mapping, and relationship building. She brings a calm, detail-driven approach to every brief, helping ensure a smooth and thoughtful search process from start to finish.
With a background in recruitment and an instinct for people, Asma plays a key role in connecting high-quality talent with the right opportunities.
Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, family holidays, and spending time with her two young daughters.
Clark Sherwood
Director
Clark delivers search services across private markets, with a focus on private equity. Known for his sharp instinct and steady approach, he supports clients on director to partner-level mandates, building trusted relationships across established funds and high-growth platforms.
With a background in recruitment and a genuine interest in people, Clark brings energy, discipline, and focus to every search he leads.
Outside of work, he’s a film enthusiast and a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, balancing insight at the desk with intensity on the mat.
At Allbyn
Helping others is a huge part of our company.
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