“If you are not on Kendra Sinclair’s radar then you are not really “in” the turnaround and restructuring marketplace!…”
— Matt Johnston, Partner, Leader of UK Practice, McKinsey & Company Transformation (London) UK
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“Kendra Sinclair is a trusted adviser and has become integral to the implementation of our recruitment strategy to support our continued business growth.”…”
— Fraser Brown, Partner, THM Partners (London) UK
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“Many search firms believe they "know our market", but there is only one firm who truly understands the dynamics of the restructuring environment and knows personally the key players in each firm…”
— Mark Dewar, Australian Practice Leader, FTI Consulting (Sydney) Australia
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“Kendra Sinclair have an exceptionally strong network across Global Restructuring, their advice and knowledge is always invaluable…”
— Richard Hudson, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company Transformation (London) UK
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“The strength of their relationships with all of the key players enabled them to arrange interviews for me with various firms in an exceedingly short timeframe…”
— Lisa Ashe, Partner, EY (London) UK
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“Kendra Sinclair's recruitment business model perfectly complements FTI's recruitment strategy, especially in respect of senior candidates…”
— David Morris, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting (London) UK
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“Knowledge of the Turnaround market, strong relationships with employers and top quality assistance, is what best describes Kendra Sinclair…”
— Miguel Sánchez Arbeo, Partner, Boston Consulting Group TURN (Europe)
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Testimonials

“From the privileged position of having been both a candidate and a recruiter working closely with Clare and Conan, I can safely say that if you are not on Kendra Sinclair’s radar then you are not really “in” the turnaround and restructuring marketplace!
— Matt Johnston, Partner, Leader of UK Practice, McKinsey & Company Transformation (London) UK
“By focusing solely on the restructuring and turnaround sector, Kendra Sinclair has developed an in-depth and unique understanding of the restructuring market, its drivers, the key players and market trends
“By focusing solely on the restructuring and turnaround sector, Kendra Sinclair has developed an in-depth and unique understanding of the restructuring market, its drivers, the key players and market trendsThey truly understand our business model and our culture, identifying exceptional candidates with both the core skillset and cultural fit for our recruitment needs. Kendra Sinclair is a trusted adviser and has become integral to the implementation of our recruitment strategy to support our continued business growth.””
— Fraser Brown, Partner, THM Partners (London) UK
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“Many search firms believe they "know our market", but there is only one firm who truly understands the dynamics of the restructuring environment and
“Many search firms believe they "know our market", but there is only one firm who truly understands the dynamics of the restructuring environment and knows personally the key players in each firm. Kendra Sinclair are the best connected and most influential recruiters in our market and the first people we turn to when looking to expand the team with senior individuals both in the UK and in Europe.”
— Mark Dewar, Australian Practice Leader, FTI Consulting (Sydney) Australia
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“Kendra Sinclair have an exceptionally strong network across Global Restructuring and Transformation, their advice and knowledge is always invaluable and they
“Kendra Sinclair have an exceptionally strong network across Global Restructuring and Transformation, their advice and knowledge is always invaluable and they are the perfect sounding board, they always work with honesty and integrity.”
— Richard Hudson, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company Transformation (London) UK
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“Kendra Sinclair provided invaluable assistance in my return to the UK restructuring market. The strength of their relationships with all of the key
“Kendra Sinclair provided invaluable assistance in my return to the UK restructuring market. The strength of their relationships with all of the key players enabled them to arrange interviews for me with various firms in an exceedingly short timeframe. In addition, their knowledge of the industry was extremely useful in helping me to determine the options that were most likely to suit me on a professional and personal level. I found that their advice was always open and honest, and without bias. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kendra Sinclair; they provide an excellent service to both restructuring professionals looking for new opportunities, and to firms looking for talented individuals.”
— Lisa Ashe, Partner, EY (London) UK
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“Kendra Sinclair's recruitment business model perfectly complements FTI's recruitment strategy, especially in respect of senior candidates. Kendra Sinclair
“Kendra Sinclair's recruitment business model perfectly complements FTI's recruitment strategy, especially in respect of senior candidates. Kendra Sinclair have developed a broad range of trusted and deep relationships with many individuals in the restructuring market both in the UK and Continental Europe. They also have a very strong understanding of the strategic priorities and business cultures of the service providers in the market. It is the mapping of these relationships and to our practice that results in a strong and effective candidate flow, with an underlying ethos that the recruitment should be a significant opportunity for both the individual and practice.”
— David Morris, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting (London) UK
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“Knowledge of the Turnaround market, strong relationships with employers and top quality assistance, is what best describes Kendra Sinclair.
“Knowledge of the Turnaround market, strong relationships with employers and top quality assistance, is what best describes Kendra Sinclair. As a candidate, I was greatly surprised by Kendra Sinclair’s capacity to generate opportunities abroad and the professional management of the process. Kendra Sinclair helped me to move from Madrid to London with a relevant step up in my career. I strongly recommend working with them to pursue career opportunities.”
— Miguel Sánchez Arbeo, Partner, Boston Consulting Group TURN (Europe)
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“I very much see Kendra Sinclair as the go-to recruitment firm for the European restructuring market. They are extremely well connected, understand the sector
“I very much see Kendra Sinclair as the go-to recruitment firm for the European restructuring market. They are extremely well connected, understand the sector well and are exceptional at building rapport with both their clients and with candidates. I will continue referring business to them, knowing their approach will always be discreet and their advice sound and unbiased.”
— Jon Slatkin, Partner, EY- Parthenon (London) UK
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“Kendra Sinclair are the leaders in recruiting for the restructuring industry in the UK and overseas. I always seek out their honest advice when looking at new
“Kendra Sinclair are the leaders in recruiting for the restructuring industry in the UK and overseas. I always seek out their honest advice when looking at new opportunities, what I like most about them is that they look at what is right for you as an individual. I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.”
— Amy Liddy, Global Finance Director, The Body Shop (London) UK
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“As a candidate, I found Kendra Sinclair operated efficiently, swiftly and discreetly. Their focus on turnaround and restructuring means that they
“As a candidate, I found Kendra Sinclair operated efficiently, swiftly and discreetly. Their focus on turnaround and restructuring means that they really know the market and the key participants, and they match candidates to clients with cultural sensitivity as well as analytical rigour. They invested time, effort and thought in getting to know me before offering pragmatic and strategic career advice. I strongly recommend them to other professionals in this sector.”
— Ben Davies, Senior Managing Director, Teneo (London) UK
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“During the years I have worked with Kendra Sinclair, I have always found them to be the ultimate professionals — focused on understanding the client's needs,
“During the years I have worked with Kendra Sinclair, I have always found them to be the ultimate professionals — focused on understanding the client's needs, adding value by providing solutions and not wasting valuable time offering candidates that clearly do not fit the requirements. I have also been impressed with the way they have stuck to their specialist niche of the restructuring market. In addition to becoming very well connected in this sector, I find that they properly understand the roles and therefore the skill set requirements for any particular candidate. As a fellow professional I appreciate and value their approach and knowledge, which is why they have become a first port of call for our recruitment needs.”
— Julian Gething, Partner, McKinsey & Company Transformation (London) UK
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“I was first introduced to Kendra Sinclair when I decided to move to the UK, with a number of ex-colleagues speaking very highly of the firm
“I was first introduced to Kendra Sinclair when I decided to move to the UK, with a number of ex-colleagues speaking very highly of the firm. Having never dealt with a recruiter before, I was particularly impressed with how helpful it was having a third party involved – Kendra Sinclair managed my recruitment process seamlessly and were proactive throughout the entire course, from arranging my first interviews all the way through to the offer stage. They provided me with honest insight and impartial advice, matching me with firms that were best suited to what I was looking for. Kendra Sinclair are a well respected and trusted recruitment advisor, who have built strong, long-standing relationships with all key players and firms within the restructuring and turnaround industry. It is through these relationships, together with their expertise in the field, that make Kendra Sinclair such a strong agent for candidates, giving them a greater capacity for negotiation than what applicants themselves may have. I would highly recommend anyone looking for employment in the industry to meet with Kendra Sinclair – I couldn’t have been more pleased with how well they managed my recruitment process. ”
— Angela Yang, Senior Vice President, Alix Partners (London), UK
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“I first heard of Kendra Sinclair whilst contemplating my move to London from Sydney and soon discovered that they had successfully worked with a number
“I first heard of Kendra Sinclair whilst contemplating my move to London from Sydney and soon discovered that they had successfully worked with a number of my ex-colleagues who had also made the move to London. Throughout the entire recruitment process, I found Kendra Sinclair to be honest and upfront about the market, extremely proactive and professional in their dealings. Their strong reputation and extensive network in the restructuring space opened up opportunities that would otherwise not have been available to me. I found that they genuinely considered my interests and as a result were a pleasure to work with. I would thoroughly recommend Kendra Sinclair to anyone seeking a role within restructuring in the European market.”
— Jacqui Kerr, Director, KPMG (London) UK
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“Kendra Sinclair have placed me twice, firstly in London and then in Hong Kong, demonstrating their global connections in the restructuring industry. I am always impressed
“Kendra Sinclair have placed me twice, firstly in London and then in Hong Kong, demonstrating their global connections in the restructuring industry. I am always impressed with their professionalism, knowledge of the market and pragmatic advice, I never felt any pressure and I always felt they had my best interests at heart. What sets Kendra Sinclair apart is their personable approach in getting to know you, their market knowledge and their ability to listen to what candidates want. From my initial interaction with them, they stood out from their competitors by putting my interests first and foremost and ensured that I waited for the right opportunity, rather than making a move for the sake of it. I know that they are always there to talk through any questions that I may have and are always very honest and realistic. I would highly recommend Kendra Sinclair and they are most certainly always my first port of call.”
— Laura Chung, Western Canada Leader Performance Enhancement Advisory, Deloitte (Vancouver) Canada
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“Following my arrival in the UK from Australia Kendra Sinclair provided me with an insightful and detailed understanding of the European Turnaround
“Following my arrival in the UK from Australia Kendra Sinclair provided me with an insightful and detailed understanding of the European Turnaround market and the firms operating within it. They remained impartial in their advice throughout the entire process and guided me through each step taking into consideration my skills, personal attributes and their knowledge of the market. Unlike many other recruiting firms, Kendra Sinclair have a grounded understanding of the Corporate Turnaround market in the UK and utilise their relationships with employers to open up doors that may have otherwise been closed. I found my dealings with Kendra Sinclair to be very professional and a true value adding experience. I recommend that before anyone looks for their next job in this market that they speak with Kendra Sinclair first.”
— Jarrod Villani, Partner, Korda Mentha (Brisbane) Australia
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“I have known Kendra Sinclair since I first arrived on the UK restructuring scene in 2004, and throughout that time they have remained my first port of call
“I have known Kendra Sinclair since I first arrived on the UK restructuring scene in 2004, and throughout that time they have remained my first port of call for any enquiries related to the European restructuring recruitment market. Their in-depth knowledge and long history of experience in this area ensures that they know the latest market trends and developments, and their personal knowledge of the key players in the market today is unparalleled. Another differentiating factor which sets them apart is the amount of time they take to really get to know their candidates, understanding precisely what they are looking for and what would be the best fit. They have shown a genuine interest in my career development over the years, so I know that I am always getting honest opinions and advice from them to help me make the best decision possible.”
— Anthony Rosen, CFO, Propeller Industries (ex-Deloitte/Alvarez & Marsal) (New York) USA
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