Our People
Michael Cripps
Educated in the UK, Michael Cripps read sciences and business studies. Mike developed an early career in industrial management before moving into recruitment.
Mike formed Cripps Sears whilst still in his 20's and has since developed his international search career to focus primarily on the energy, energy finance and the financial / legal sectors. He is active globally but particularly in the EAME region and is supported by a specialist team.
Having recently recruited successfully for a number of positions at MD / Regional /Board Director level, Mike is also involved at the Senior Commercial Originator / Trader / Business Developer / Financial Specialist levels, as well as many Senior Technical positions.
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Lucy Mackie
Lucy heads the Russia & CIS desk based in London. She has a Masters in Interpreting and Translating in French and Russian from Bath University. Lucy has lived and worked in Moscow. Her experience spans a variety of professional, commercial and technical disciplines across the firm's core specialist sectors. She focuses on mid to senior level assignments in the Russia and CIS region, predominantly in the energy, professional services, finance and property sectors.
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Graham Spencer
Graham has search experience in energy, financial services and legal sectors and is part of the energy team. His body of work comprises executive, senior commercial and technical energy personnel from all over the world while his main areas of focus are the LNG industry and energy trading. Graham graduated with honours in politics and philosophy from The University of Reading and in his spare time he enjoys tennis, golf and travelling.
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James Nichols
James joined Cripps Sears from the Accountancy profession. He focuses on the delivery of executive search assignments within the Energy sector, with particular experience on commercial, technical and operational roles. James also has previous experience with a leading Financial Services executive search firm. James is a business graduate and his interests include cars and sports such as football, rugby and cricket. He recently completed the London Marathon for the first time.
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Craig Moran
Craig holds a degree in Commerce (honours) from Monash University. Previously based in Melbourne, Craig has been engaged in executive search and selection for a range of global clients. His experience spans across the mining & resources and engineering & construction industries, having worked on technical, commercial and senior management roles.
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