mavis is an executive search business specialising in design, product and tech. We find exceptional leadership talent from Senior to C-Suite.
We partner with companies, startups and scaleups, across Finance, Fashion, AI, SaaS, Health, Tech and Design
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About
"Inspired by my gran Mavis, I wanted to bring a personal touch to the world of headhunting. She was warm, creative and successful, always generous with advice and there when you needed her. Her life approach shaped out core values: people first, always. " – Helen Fleming, Creator of mavis
About Helen & Melissa
A 25 year friendship, deep professional respect and a partnership built on trust. Growing up in Northumberland, we've always shared the same ambition. Our strengths complement each other, making us faster, sharper and more effective. Together, we problem-solve, finding the right talent with confidence and care.Creating happy unions where people can excel in their careers is what drives us.
We love what we do, and we know you will too.
Helen Fleming
A trusted advisor to both candidates and clients, Helen brings a human-first, consultative approach, ensuring placements are not only skill-based but also rooted in cultural fit and long-term impact. She is known for her ability to navigate the nuances of senior hires, providing discreet guidance on career progression, salary benchmarking and leadership coaching.
As a female founder, Helen is especially passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, advocating for underrepresented talent and helping more women step into senior leadership roles. Her commitment to authentic connections and long-term partnerships makes her a key player in shaping the next generation of creative and product leaders.
You can see her full CV on Linkedin.
If you’re hiring or looking for your next opportunity, get in touch here:: [email protected]
Melissa Phillips
Passionate about people, culture and industry innovation, she thrives on understanding what drives creative and product teams, ensuring every placement is not just about skills but also about long-term impact. Known for her human-first approach, she provides discreet career guidance to senior talent, helping them navigate growth, leadership and salary alignment.
An advocate for diversity in leadership, Melissa is committed to making the industry more inclusive, supporting underrepresented talent and helping more women step into senior roles.
Expertise: Leadership | Product | Design | Strategy | Growth
You can connect and see her full CV on Linked In here.
If you’re hiring or looking for your next opportunity, get in touch here: [email protected]
Olivia Cody
Olivia has been fortunate enough to be part of the Mavis family from early stages, helping them grow from Recruitment in to Executive Search. Starting out on a freelance basis with mavis enabled her the opportunity to also work within graphic design and marketing. This varied background has given her a great working knowledge of the creative space, vital for her role here. In working directly with clients and candidates she has developed strong relationships with some of the most inspirational minds in the industry. Olivia really enjoys being a part of peoples’ career progression and helping in their success.
“Be nice and do great work” that’s always been her motto!
Currently on maternity leave, Olivia will be back in 2026.
Contact
We like to build long-lasting relationships with talented, creative people. Excited to partner with us? Let's start a conversation.
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mavis
3rd Floor
80-90 Paul Street
London
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+44 (0)20 3917 4118