Helen Harvey has spent over 30 years in the recruitment industry and has worked as an Independent Mentor since 2007. She works closely with the REC to deliver their accredited training courses. Helen began working with STR as an active Board member in 2006 and currently sits on the Shareholder Advisory Board. She provides mentoring support across the senior leadership team with a particular focus on developing the skills of female managers and the rising stars within the Group.
MEET OUR BOARD ADVISORS
STR retains the services of a number of highly experienced external advisors, who help guide business strategy and provide counsel to senior management and Directors across the Group.
Helen Harvey
Sid Barnes
With 27 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, Sid Barnes has been working with STR since 2023 and chairs the STR Operational Board, covering trading activity across Group companies and territories. He works specifically on enhancing the Group Operating Model, improving operational data, staff capability and mindset. Sid also leads a number of critical projects within Operations, designed to improve ROI from each desk and deliver sustainable business growth.
Desmond High
Desmond High is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience of commercial management and corporate finance. He began working with STR in 2018 as an interim and part-time CFO. With the promotion of James Rolfe to Finance Director and Emma Rees to Group Company Secretary at the beginning of 2024, he has stepped away from that role, now chairing the Shareholder Advisory Board, which oversees all Group governance and risk matters.