Olivia Skone joins Azura as Partner

Azura has appointed Olivia Skone as Partner to lead its executive search work across media and technology, as well as senior marketing appointments for consumer brands.

Olivia has an established track record of appointing CEOs, MDs, CMOs and senior commercial and operational leaders. Her experience spans global agency holding companies and independents, as well as consumer businesses ranging from VC-backed scale-ups to private equity-backed companies and global listed organisations.

Before moving into executive search, Olivia held leadership roles across advertising, media and marketing. That first-hand commercial experience informs her understanding of the demands facing senior leaders and the judgement she brings to assessing candidates and advising clients.

At Azura, Olivia will focus on growing the firm’s work with media and technology businesses. She will also advise consumer brands on senior marketing appointments as data, technology and AI change the skills and experience required of marketing leaders.

Ed Nash-Steer, CEO of Azura, said: “Olivia brings a strong record in senior search and first-hand commercial experience across advertising, media and marketing. As these sectors and disciplines become increasingly connected, that combination is valuable to clients making critical leadership appointments. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Azura!”

Olivia Skone said: “I’m delighted to join Azura. What stood out to me was the combination of expertise across media, technology and consumer, and an advisory offering that helps senior leaders shape and grow their teams. I’ve had such a warm welcome and I can’t wait to get started.”

Olivia is based in Azura’s London office and can be contacted at olivia.skone@azurasearch.com.