Ben Burling
Founder AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
As Founder and Managing Director, Ben has twenty years experience of the asset management industry. In 2005,
at the age of 26, Ben started his first recruitment company, and in 2012 Logan Sinclair was launched to focus on distribution and investment work with a strong bias to work with sustainability and mission-led businesses. He focused on key asset management clients and their shifting business models that put strategy, product, technology and sustainability front and centre of their toolset and objectives. Ben’s interests and experience places him at the vanguard of an ever-changing asset management landscape. Ben is personally interested in why people do the work they do, the difference between generally accepted perceptions and what actual data shows,
the story behind the story and the people that are not (yet) in the spotlight.
Craig Weston
Executive Director
Craig’s First Class degree in Economics, Banking & Finance coupled with experience working in the wealth management space give him great insight into the technical and commercial aspects of the asset management industry. He is availed by this background to operate at the forefront of the industry aligning himself with current trends as he specialises in senior level Distribution and Investment roles focusing on traditional asset management, private/public markets, private equity and alternatives businesses. As part of the leadership team Craig continues to drive and develop Logan Sinclair to work with conscientious and progressive clients helping to assist their efficiency and growth ambitions over the long term.
Tom Peters
Director
Tom has 15 years of financial services industry experience, 9 years at Octopus Investments and 6 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he headed up the Global Multi-Asset and Alternatives Product Development team.
He offers his clients a different dimension to recruitment with firsthand industry experience and the ability to grasp the minutiae of roles. His understanding of main market active, PE/VC and hedge funds is deep and practical, adding real value to access candidates others may not reach. Tom hires for Investment Management, Distribution and Product departments as well as support functions to these.
Stanley Stearman
ExecUTIVE DIRECTOR
With a Master’s in History, specialising in early modern gender history, Stanley has research, analysis and attention to detail ingrained into the way he works. His role as Commercial Director has given him the mandate to troubleshoot and problem solve across all aspects of the business including responsibility for data strategy, business development, marketing, and project management to deliver upon commercial goals. He relishes the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and the relationships that are established and nurtured throughout, and his studies of people and society render him cognizant to the positive impact he can have.
Jack May
Analyst
As a Philosophy graduate from the University of Edinburgh, Jack enjoys using his logical reasoning skills, analysing and evaluating information to arrive at a rational conclusion. In essence, he thinks strategically. During this time, he completed his UCEAP Scholarship Year Abroad at the University of California, Berkeley, immersing himself in a new culture. This encouraged him to engage with multiple perspectives when interacting with individuals from all planes of life. At Logan Sinclair, Jack implements these skills daily, communicating with candidates and clients during the executive search process. As a strategic thinker, he carefully assesses the suitability of a candidate for a role and manages the client's expectations.
Dylan Craven
Analyst
At Logan Sinclair, Dylan focuses on meticulous market analysis, trend tracking, and strategy formulation to identify investment opportunities. Passionate about the asset management landscape, Dylan provides valuable insights that inform decision-making processes. Despite being based in London, his Cotswold roots infuse his work with a unique perspective.
Outside of work, Dylan enjoys London's cultural scene, including music and museums. He also indulges in his love for cooking, experimenting with new recipes and hosting dinners for friends.
Nicole Pavlina
Analyst
As a valued part of the research team, Nikol plays an important role in candidate engagement and selection to deliver against client needs. She is a driven individual and is therefore not afraid to put the difficult questions to candidates to give them the best chance of finding a role suited to their experience. Having worked with Logan Sinclair during her holidays whilst studying, and after successfully obtaining her degree in Geography from the University of Reading, Nikol rejoined the business and after two contract extensions she became a permanent and integral member of the team. She has versatile experience and functionality across all asset management sectors but has specifically excelled with roles in client coverage and investment management. She is currently studying for the IMC to better understand the asset management industry and is always keen to learn more about the clients and candidates with which she works. Outside of work Nikol enjoys dance and music, specifically from K-pop artists such as BTS whom she has been to see in live concert.
She has also taken beginner classes in this style of dance which she has been enjoying so far.