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deverellsmith appoint Director of Data and Research

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Strategic hire allows leading property recruitment consultancy to strengthen its products, services and market intelligence across the UK.

London, UK - March 2022: deverellsmith, the strategic talent consultancy to the property industry, has strengthened its global services with the appointment of Eliza Jones as Director of Data and Research. 

deverellsmith’s unique data and research function enables clients to make smarter, data-led decisions around their most valued asset class: people.

Eliza joins after 24 years of executive search experience, 18 of those years were spent at Odgers Berndston, one of the UK’s leading global Executive Search firms. In addition to managing a large research team, Eliza led senior level research on assignments for a broad range of highly reputable clients.

“We have ambitious plans to not just grow our business but help shape the future narrative of the property industry for the better. This can’t be achieved without facts, data, research and analysis.” Commented Andrew Deverell-Smith, CEO and Founder of deverellsmith.

“By hiring Eliza to spearhead the Data and Research function forward we’re able to support our clients make more strategic decisions through hiring and people management.”

Utilising Eliza’s strong background in candidate care and client management, deverellsmith will ensure research is done to its highest calibre - the strongest and most relevant candidates are identified - and always seeking diversity and creative solutions for clients.

Eliza Jones commented “I immediately connected with deverellsmith’s ethos of high energy and commitment to their customers.”

“I plan to bring my wealth of experience in senior level search to a firm that’s ambitious and committed to being the best in their field; developing, innovating and growing in every possible direction.”