Odgers Strengthens Global Leadership Team with Senior Appointments in the UK and Asia Pacific

Odgers has announced a series of senior leadership appointments across its UK and Asia Pacific businesses, reflecting the continued growth of the firm and its commitment to evolving alongside clients as leadership demands continue to change.

Effective 1 May 2026

• Kate Burns has been appointed Managing Partner of the Odgers UK Search and Advisory business.
• Toby Gardner has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific, in addition to his role as Managing Partner of Odgers Australia.
• Yan Vermeulen has been appointed Managing Partner of Odgers Singapore.
• Mark Braithwaite will continue as Chairman, Asia Pacific, providing ongoing mentoring and commercial support across the region.

Commenting on the announcements, Odgers Global CEO, Kester Scrope said:

These leadership changes reinforce Odgers’ commitment to providing global reach with a very strong local team ethos to support clients navigating change, complexity and growth through exceptional leadership.

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