Sam Patterson

With over a decade of experience recruiting senior Finance roles across Leeds & Yorkshire in the UK, and moving out to NZ just as Covid hit – Sam has seen it all!

Prior to recruitment, Sam found his love of people within the hospo industry. He had dreams of opening his own restaurant before realising while he loved cooking food…he loved eating it more. So he found recruitment and has been smashing it since.

Sam now specialises in commercial roles across industry, partnering with clients from large listed businesses, PE/VC or family office all the way down to Pre-revenue start-up’s. He’s at his best working with organisations going through periods of change who need the top talent from here and overseas. We quote: “Everything is always urgent and no two briefs are the same which reminds me of managing a restaurant.”

Having leaned into his international background, Sam now spends much of his time building strong networks with Kiwis abroad who are ready to return home.

Outside of recruitment, the weekends here in NZ are a little different to the UK…far less rain and far more camping!

If you’re looking for your next accounting or finance role, or planning your move to NZ, Sam’s your guy!