Hugh Nickerson - Managing Director
Hugh founded Conundrum in 1994 (with fellow
director Rachel Goulding) and continues to take
an active hands-on role in all our projects and
assignments, leading the small dedicated
Conundrum team in the delivery of bespoke
solutions across a range of sectors.

Hugh has vast experience of working with
company owners, boards, management teams
and external investors to improve business
performance and address their often complex
and challenging people related issues.

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Rachel Goulding - Finance Director
After an early career in finance and administration at Deloittes, Rachel went on to join the Sutton Company, managing the leveraged buyout office in New York and London. Following 3 years as a Business Researcher at Palladine Private Equity, Rachel established Conundrum with Hugh Nickerson in 1994.

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Vicky Standing - Head of Research
Vicky began her career in Film PR and Marketing and went on to join the BBC in 1990 where as a journalist, researcher and ultimately producer at Radio 4, she was involved with a wide variety of programmes including 'Today' and 'Woman's Hour'. Since joining the Conundrum team in 2001 Vicky has played a key role in leading the research on behalf of all our clients and works closely with the Managing Director across all of the Conundrum service areas.

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Anne Gradwell - HR Consultant
With over 7 years experience in Human Resources consultancy, Anne has worked within both regulated and non-regulated industries with large corporations including Network Rail and Bank of Ireland Group as well as smaller start-ups and creative industries. Since joining the Conundrum team in 2007 she has been working with clients on all aspects of Human Resources management.

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Erin Gridley - Administration
After leaving University Erin gained over seven years' experience in marketing & PR, finance, HR and office administration. Since joining the Conundrum team in 2008 Erin manages Conundrum's office activities, including customer service and office administration, and is PA to the Managing Director.

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