NAKAMA (acquired by Sanderson Plc)

NAKAMA (acquired by Sanderson Plc) has built a dedicated team in London delivering Executive Search solutions across Information Technology, Financial Services, and Data Science. We specialise in identifying and engaging exceptional leadership and technical talent for complex roles across the United Kingdom.

NAKAMA was a global recruitment group that specialized in placing professionals in specialist and management roles across various sectors, including Executive Search, Technology, Creative & Design, Media, Client Services, Analytics & Data Science, and Innovation & Transformation. The company operated through two main brands: Nakama and Highams. With offices in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, NAKAMA had a significant international presence, including locations in Singapore and New York.

Highams, a part of the Nakama Group, focused on recruitment within the Financial Services sector, particularly in Business Change and IT roles related to Insurance and Investment Management in the UK and Europe. In 2011, Nakama Group plc was formed by merging Nakama Limited and its subsidiaries. The company was acquired by Sanderson Plc, enhancing Sanderson’s international footprint and recruitment capabilities. Following the acquisition, Nakama UK integrated into Sanderson’s core business, while the teams in Hong Kong and Singapore contributed to expanding Sanderson’s global reach.