Ben Chance

My Speciality

I work across Leadenhall’s Strategy and Advisory Consulting team as a Principal Consultant with a focus across Management Consulting and Financial Services industries. These areas cover – Strategy & Operations Consulting | Accounting/Tax | Turnaround & Restructuring | Transaction Advisory | Valuations | M&A/Deals. I primarily focus on placing individuals through all seniority levels at top tier boutique or mid-sized consultancies in the UK, USA or MENA regions. At my level, I look to continue to engage with clients and candidates as I consistently look to build on my current portfolio of clients as well and broaden Leadenhall’s worldwide presence.

Why I chose Leadenhall

Coming from Zambia, I have always had an interest in working with a corporate boutique firm, especially in London! Leadenhall’s personal culture and interactive application process imprinted on me from the start and has stuck with me ever since. Their consistency in growth and international presence, together with their quality and adaptability to an ever-changing market stood out immediately. Uniquely, Leadenhall avoids usual KPI’s, focusing on more of an inclusive peer to peer relationship rather than the outdated top-down hierarchy scheme we see with other search firms. Overall, the aspect of creating long term relationships with high level clients and candidates internationally, really appealed to me and was evident that this firm would be the best for my career.

Career History

Having graduated as an international student from the University of Exeter with a BSc Business and Management degree, I paid particular interest in core financial/business/accounting and marketing modules. From my experiences in university and the various locations I have lived and schooled in, I identified the strength I have in relationship building. Additionally, through these I learnt the value and importance of networking whether that be over a coffee or a high-profile client meeting. Through the guidance of Leadenhall, I can now say I have successfully placed a variety of individuals across the world including USA, UK and MENA and have successfully bought on my own portfolio of clients and continue to develop these relationships further.

Outside of Work

Outside the office environment, I am either an avid fisherman or enjoying the free time I have with my mates across London. When I get the chance to get back home to Zambia, I enjoy riding enduro and motocross while checking up on how our Pecan nut and Avocado farm is running. A nature and farm enthusiast through and through I am thoroughly enjoying the city life of London and enjoy all the various activities the city has to offer.