ABOUT US

HAIL Partners have disrupted the market by providing an unmatched level of service for both HR & Executive Support professionals within Buy-Side Alternatives.

HAIL Partners was launched on the belief that recruitment should be done better.

HAIL Partners is a specialist recruitment agency disrupting the market for HR and Executive Support professionals across Buy-Side Alternatives.

We were founded on a simple belief - that recruitment should be more than CVs and transactions. It should be a genuine partnership built on trust, market expertise, and a deep understanding of what makes the right hire.

We go beyond the CV, taking the time to understand each individual - their aspirations, motivations, and career goals. By offering guidance and personalised support, we deliver an exceptional candidate experience while consulting with our clients to build outstanding teams.

As specialists in Private Markets across Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Private Credit, and Asset Management, we have a deep understanding of the sector's unique demands. The result is lasting partnerships and exceptional talent, every time.

Whether you're a Private Equity firm hiring a strategic HR Business Partner, a Hedge Fund searching for an exceptional Executive Assistant, or a fast-scaling Venture Capital business looking for a Chief of Staff, we have an extensive network of high-performing professionals, as well as headhunt the best-in-class talent. From senior leadership hires to specialist support roles, HAIL Partners places HR and Executive Support talent that genuinely makes a difference.

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Our Founders

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Georgia Sym-Connolly

Georgia specialises in HR and Executive Support recruitment across corporate and financial services. Her extensive network and reputation as a trusted advisor have been built on years of delivering with care, consistency, and genuine commercial insight. She brings energy, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on outcomes to every search she leads.

Founder
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Nadia has spent her career in Financial Services recruitment, working across London, Europe, APAC, and North America. She is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, partnering with clients to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions that build more inclusive, dynamic teams.

Founder

Nadia McMillan

Why HAIL?

Honesty. Authenticity. Inclusion. Loyalty.

  • H - Honesty

    Clear communication is at the heart of how we work. We set realistic expectations and consult openly.

  • A - Authenticity

    We don't pretend to be anyone we're not. Our genuine, humanistic approach builds true partnerships.

  • I - Inclusion

    High-performing teams are built on diversity of thought. We champion equal access to opportunity.

  • L - Loyalty

    Trusted partnerships are built on transparency, shared insight, and mutual integrity.

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