Navin joined J. Robert Scott in 2008 and leads executive searches across all asset classes and functions within the Asset Management industry. He has over 15 years experience working with global financial services firms to attract, retain and develop key leadership talent.

Most recently, Navin was Director of Executive Search for Fidelity Investments International, with direct responsibility for board level appointments. Prior to this he worked for Barclays Bank PLC leading the Executive Resourcing team, with responsibility for Top 100 hiring into the bank. He previously spent 8 years in executive search, hiring across all functional disciplines within Financial Services across Europe, as a Senior Consultant within the Global Employment Solutions practice of Ernst & Young LLP.

Navin holds a BA in Modern History from University College, London and gained a Licence from The Sorbonne (Paris IV) in International Historical Studies. He has also completed the Common Professional Examination at The College of Law, London.

Navin was born and raised in London. He spends his free time playing and watching competitive sports, as well as raising a young family.

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1. What would you say was your most challenging placement and why?

Each search offers challenges that are unique and so the easy answer is “the last one and the next one”!

2. What would you say is the top attribute that makes J. Robert Scott more effective than other senior level search companies?

Its commitment to excellence with each search it undertakes whether it’s a first time client or a long term relationship. Also its ability to operate across geographical boundaries in a way that delivers real value to its clients.

3. What international city do you find to be most interesting and why?

London – my home town. If you tire of London you tire of life…There is always a new play to see or restaurant to visit and it is truly a melting pot of different cultures and influences.

4. What do you consider to be the hardest challenge in finding the right candidate for your clients?

Getting the “cultural fit’ right. Technical capability to do a job is a prerequisite for every candidate shortlist. But identifying a candidate who shares similar value sets to our clients whilst also having additive qualities that can take an organization forward, is the difference between a good short term hire and a great long term hire.

5. What’s the last book you read and did you like it?

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. A fascinating read. I’m a big fan of non fiction books, especially relating to History and Business.