Hello mavis

Mavis is an executive search and recruitment firm dedicated to placing exceptional leadership talent from Senior to C-Suite level across design, product and technology sectors. Founded by Helen Fleming and Melissa Phillips, the company brings 30 years of combined experience to every placement, combining precision, cultural alignment and deep market insight. Mavis partners with companies, startups and scale-ups to build leadership teams that drive growth and innovation, with a human-first approach that prioritises authentic connections and long-term career impact over transactional placements.

The recruitment agency specialises across multiple dynamic sectors including Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), Fintech, Fashion and disruptive business models. Mavis excels in identifying top-tier talent for key design leadership roles, product team structuring, and helping high-growth companies scale with the right executive talent. The firm's thorough process ensures precision and speed in filling high-stakes roles, whilst maintaining rigorous cultural fit assessment to ensure placements drive meaningful business outcomes and career progression.

Based in London at 3rd Floor, 80-90 Paul Street, Mavis operates as a female-led recruitment agency championing diversity in all its forms. Clients choose Mavis for their consultative approach, transparent communication and commitment to understanding both business requirements and candidate aspirations. The agency's reputation for quality placements, discreet guidance on career progression and salary benchmarking, combined with their extensive network across creative and technology industries, makes them a trusted partner for companies seeking to build exceptional leadership teams that shape the future of their organisations.