WHO WE ARE

OUR SENIOR TEAM

HEAD OFFICE - UK

ANNA EDWARDS

Anna joined EPP as the Managing Partner in 2019 in recognition of the rise of the attention economy within the world of sport. She leads our C-suite and Board-level searches, whilst also heading up our coaching and mentoring services.

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DAVE SLEMEN

Dave founded EPP in 2013 after a successful rugby career, and both runs our senior-level searches within elite sport and heads up our advisory practice.

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AUSTRALIA

DARREN BURGESS

Darren is one of two senior EPP consultants based in Australia. Leading our search and selection work in the region, Darren works in conjunction with the UK partners, whilst bringing his own performance knowledge and lens.

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CRAIG DUNCAN

Craig is one of EPP’s senior consultants, based in Australia. He runs our advisory and leadership development work across the region, working alongside the head office.

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ANDY REED, OBE

The first senior leader to take us under his wing, Andy remains our ethical compass, holding us to our values and underlying purpose, to make sure we are having the biggest impact whilst keeping us grounded.

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DAVID SHEEPSHANKS, CBE

David is an invaluable sounding board who brings a different lens to both challenge and support our business. His career highlights include leading the establishment of the FA’s St George’s Park as a home of learning for English football, being a football club Chairman, chairing the FA Technical Advisory Board and now as an experienced Leadership Coach himself.

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DEAN RIDDLE

Dean brings both global performance expertise and a deep understanding of the US sporting landscape. With principles and values that perfectly align with EPP’s, he is our eyes and ears on the ground in the US, as well as a core part of the work we deliver there.

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SIMON HALLIDAY

Simon has been a key part of our business growth over the past few years, bringing a great blend of business and sport experience and helping keep us up to date in the ever changing global rugby landscape.

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