Our People

Jackie's commitment to listening to the customer and delivering real value is what led her to create Step Ahead in 1997. Since then the business has grown from strength to strength, becoming a recognised and trusted name within the recruitment industry. Jackie remains very much involved, steering the business in the right direction and continuing to facilitate its growth.

Jackie can be contacted at jackie@stepahead.co.uk

Andy has a passion for quality and our customers love him! So, having worked his way up the ladder as a highly successful Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant and Branch Manager, taking overall responsibility for quality and service delivery was the obvious next step for him.

Andy thrives on feedback from customers so please let him have your views on our service and any ideas you have for improvement. You can contact him at andy@stepahead.co.uk

After a career as a private equity practitioner, in 1996 Garry co-founded a consultancy, Independent Direction Limited, which advised a range of financial sector clients on the senior management and board level issues relating to investment and corporate finance transactions. He sold the business in 2005 and now holds advisory and non-executive roles with a variety of financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa. He also lectures on private equity and related topics in a wide range of countries, and is the author of seven books on these subjects.

Garry was appointed in a non-executive capacity in 2006 and provides his valuable expertise to assist with developing the strategic direction of the business.

For over 25 years Chris has been providing board level management and consultancy services to a range of public bodies and agencies. His unique career history and experience provides our company with invaluable advice and partnership opportunities which enables us to remain at the forefront of our specialist recruitment sector.

Director's Office:
Jackie Bedford - Managing Director

Andy Yiannakou - Director of Quality Services

Garry Sharp - Non-Executive Director

Chris Yiannakou - Non-Executive Director

Corporate Services:
Janine O'Connor - Marketing and Corporate Sales Manager

Scott Farlow - Finance Manager

Tasnim Begum - Apprentice

Senait Desta - Apprentice

Client Management Team
Ben Flint - Client Director

Pedro Tsiamas - Client Director

Kathy O'Callaghan - Client Director

Mary McMenamin - Client Manager

Employment Advice, Guidance and Training
Conor McIntyre - Project Manager 

Andrew Tate - Project Coordinator

Katie Howard - Consultant 

Candidate Services Team
Denize Thomas - Candidate Services Manager

Elena Christodolou - Assistant / Compliance Manager

Aba Ahmed - Candidate Support Executive

Shelley Seymore - Candidate Support Executive

Mathew Haydes - Candidate Support Executive

Morna Taylor - Candidate Support Executive