Meet the Senior Management Team

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Anne Walker
Business Development Manager, Dubai
Her expertise lies in business development and commercial strategy. She has 20 years' work experience in both the UK and UAE and has worked across diverse industries including theme parks, real estate, shopping malls, media and with UAE government entities on strategic partnership initiatives.
Anne Walker
Business Development Manager, Dubai
Her expertise lies in business development and commercial strategy. She has 20 years' work experience in both the UK and UAE and has worked across diverse industries including theme parks, real estate, shopping malls, media and with UAE government entities on strategic partnership initiatives.
Anne Walker
Business Development Manager, Dubai
Her expertise lies in business development and commercial strategy. She has 20 years' work experience in both the UK and UAE and has worked across diverse industries including theme parks, real estate, shopping malls, media and with UAE government entities on strategic partnership initiatives.
Team member
Simon Whittington
Group Managing Director
Simon founded Quest Search and Selection in 1994. He was educated at Birmingham City University and Cranfield School of Management. Simon oversees both the UK and Dubai offices. He is based in Dubai where he has set up the Middle East office but he is in London every month meeting candidates. He is also the Founder and Publisher of Retail Gazette and Charged Retail.
Simon Whittington
Group Managing Director
Simon founded Quest Search and Selection in 1994. He was educated at Birmingham City University and Cranfield School of Management. Simon oversees both the UK and Dubai offices. He is based in Dubai where he has set up the Middle East office but he is in London every month meeting candidates. He is also the Founder and Publisher of Retail Gazette and Charged Retail.
Simon Whittington
Group Managing Director
Simon founded Quest Search and Selection in 1994. He was educated at Birmingham City University and Cranfield School of Management. Simon oversees both the UK and Dubai offices. He is based in Dubai where he has set up the Middle East office but he is in London every month meeting candidates. He is also the Founder and Publisher of Retail Gazette and Charged Retail.
Team member
Samantha Silva
Head of Retail - EMEA
A Retail Recruitment Specialist with over 19 years of experience, my career has grown with candidates that I have represented in the industry that are now c-level, key decision makers or leaders' industry. The areas I have personally recruited and have a network for include Head Office, eCommerce, Marketing, Finance & HR, from associate level to Director level. The longevity of my career reflects my passion for the retail industry.
Samantha Silva
Head of Retail - EMEA
A Retail Recruitment Specialist with over 19 years of experience, my career has grown with candidates that I have represented in the industry that are now c-level, key decision makers or leaders' industry. The areas I have personally recruited and have a network for include Head Office, eCommerce, Marketing, Finance & HR, from associate level to Director level. The longevity of my career reflects my passion for the retail industry.
Samantha Silva
Head of Retail - EMEA
A Retail Recruitment Specialist with over 19 years of experience, my career has grown with candidates that I have represented in the industry that are now c-level, key decision makers or leaders' industry. The areas I have personally recruited and have a network for include Head Office, eCommerce, Marketing, Finance & HR, from associate level to Director level. The longevity of my career reflects my passion for the retail industry.

Meet Our Recruitment Team

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Elizabeth Hatton
Associate Consultant, Dubai
Elizabeth Hatton
Associate Consultant, Dubai
Elizabeth Hatton
Associate Consultant, Dubai
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Hiral Makwana
Resource Executive, Dubai
Hiral Makwana
Resource Executive, Dubai
Hiral Makwana
Resource Executive, Dubai
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Adarsh Kadombeath
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
Adarsh Kadombeath
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
Adarsh Kadombeath
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
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Monoyara Begum
Resource Executive, Dubai
Monoyara Begum
Resource Executive, Dubai
Monoyara Begum
Resource Executive, Dubai
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Ainu Thomas
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
Ainu Thomas
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
Ainu Thomas
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
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Saba Khanam
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
Saba Khanam
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
Saba Khanam
Executive Resourcer, Dubai
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Adriane Dicolen
Resource Executive, London
After recently graduating in BSc Psychology with Human Resource Management at Middlesex, I joined Quest as an Intern in hopes of developing my skills and abilities within Recruitment. Now a Resource Executive for the UK Team, I look after roles within Retail, FMCG & Consumer, Digital & eCommerce and IT to recruit candidates from entry level roles all the way up to Director level.
Adriane Dicolen
Resource Executive, London
After recently graduating in BSc Psychology with Human Resource Management at Middlesex, I joined Quest as an Intern in hopes of developing my skills and abilities within Recruitment. Now a Resource Executive for the UK Team, I look after roles within Retail, FMCG & Consumer, Digital & eCommerce and IT to recruit candidates from entry level roles all the way up to Director level.
Adriane Dicolen
Resource Executive, London
After recently graduating in BSc Psychology with Human Resource Management at Middlesex, I joined Quest as an Intern in hopes of developing my skills and abilities within Recruitment. Now a Resource Executive for the UK Team, I look after roles within Retail, FMCG & Consumer, Digital & eCommerce and IT to recruit candidates from entry level roles all the way up to Director level.
Team member
Shilpa John
Senior Resourcer, London
A specialized Head hunter with more than 3 years of experience specialising within the Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Retail, FMCG ,IT ,Finance areas working with a range of brands and retailers across the Europe and the Middle East. I have built and continue to establish an impressive network of top tier professionals who can add value to clients. With a master’s degree in HR and Marketing ,I began my recruitment career by sourcing talent for a U.S based I.T company. I have successfully recruited a large number of roles including mid-to-Director level roles from various backgrounds across sectors.
Shilpa John
Senior Resourcer, London
A specialized Head hunter with more than 3 years of experience specialising within the Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Retail, FMCG ,IT ,Finance areas working with a range of brands and retailers across the Europe and the Middle East. I have built and continue to establish an impressive network of top tier professionals who can add value to clients. With a master’s degree in HR and Marketing ,I began my recruitment career by sourcing talent for a U.S based I.T company. I have successfully recruited a large number of roles including mid-to-Director level roles from various backgrounds across sectors.
Shilpa John
Senior Resourcer, London
A specialized Head hunter with more than 3 years of experience specialising within the Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Retail, FMCG ,IT ,Finance areas working with a range of brands and retailers across the Europe and the Middle East. I have built and continue to establish an impressive network of top tier professionals who can add value to clients. With a master’s degree in HR and Marketing ,I began my recruitment career by sourcing talent for a U.S based I.T company. I have successfully recruited a large number of roles including mid-to-Director level roles from various backgrounds across sectors.
Team member
Malavika Sunil
Resourcer, London
My journey started as a recruiter in 2021, identifying myself as a positive and passionate Resourcer. My expertise lies in high-volume staffing for the Dubai market, and I am currently focusing on entry to mid-level management recruiting for the UK market, building strong networks across industries - Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. I have a post-graduation in Human resources and aim to continue seeking the right talent.
Malavika Sunil
Resourcer, London
My journey started as a recruiter in 2021, identifying myself as a positive and passionate Resourcer. My expertise lies in high-volume staffing for the Dubai market, and I am currently focusing on entry to mid-level management recruiting for the UK market, building strong networks across industries - Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. I have a post-graduation in Human resources and aim to continue seeking the right talent.
Malavika Sunil
Resourcer, London
My journey started as a recruiter in 2021, identifying myself as a positive and passionate Resourcer. My expertise lies in high-volume staffing for the Dubai market, and I am currently focusing on entry to mid-level management recruiting for the UK market, building strong networks across industries - Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. I have a post-graduation in Human resources and aim to continue seeking the right talent.
Team member
Kristine Marbella
Accounting Supervisor
Kristine joined Quest as an admin support executive and is now managing the accounts department. She’s also overlooking reports that aides the management daily to yearly KPI- and revenue-related data. She’s the run-to person in the Office Manager’s absence (and vice versa). She has a degree in Psychology and aims to expand further with her Accounting background.
Kristine Marbella
Accounting Supervisor
Kristine joined Quest as an admin support executive and is now managing the accounts department. She’s also overlooking reports that aides the management daily to yearly KPI- and revenue-related data. She’s the run-to person in the Office Manager’s absence (and vice versa). She has a degree in Psychology and aims to expand further with her Accounting background.
Kristine Marbella
Accounting Supervisor
Kristine joined Quest as an admin support executive and is now managing the accounts department. She’s also overlooking reports that aides the management daily to yearly KPI- and revenue-related data. She’s the run-to person in the Office Manager’s absence (and vice versa). She has a degree in Psychology and aims to expand further with her Accounting background.
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Jon Cawaling
Office Manager
Jon joined Quest as Admin Support in May 2015 and has worked his way up to being the Office Manager at Quest. He is an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. He is one of the highly valued employees of Quest. Jon manages the entire back office team including the accounts and IT desks and ensures the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis.
Jon Cawaling
Office Manager
Jon joined Quest as Admin Support in May 2015 and has worked his way up to being the Office Manager at Quest. He is an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. He is one of the highly valued employees of Quest. Jon manages the entire back office team including the accounts and IT desks and ensures the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis.
Jon Cawaling
Office Manager
Jon joined Quest as Admin Support in May 2015 and has worked his way up to being the Office Manager at Quest. He is an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. He is one of the highly valued employees of Quest. Jon manages the entire back office team including the accounts and IT desks and ensures the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis.
Team member
Roel Galang
IT /Data Administrator
Roel is our IT expert at Quest. He oversees and maintains all aspects of Quest’s computer infrastructure including maintaining networks, servers and security programs and systems. Roel has a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering.
Roel Galang
IT /Data Administrator
Roel is our IT expert at Quest. He oversees and maintains all aspects of Quest’s computer infrastructure including maintaining networks, servers and security programs and systems. Roel has a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering.
Roel Galang
IT /Data Administrator
Roel is our IT expert at Quest. He oversees and maintains all aspects of Quest’s computer infrastructure including maintaining networks, servers and security programs and systems. Roel has a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering.