Meet the Team at Syme Drummond

More About Katie:

Katie has spent a significant number of years in recruitment and search, working across global, national and independent firms before founding Syme Drummond in 2010.

Naturally curious and entrepreneurial, Katie has built her career around understanding businesses, people and markets. She has a particular strength in developing routes to market, identifying where the right talent sits and creating search strategies that reach beyond the obvious. Her extensive network, commercial instinct and ability to build long-standing relationships have been central to Syme Drummond’s growth and evolution. A University of Glasgow graduate and accredited search professional, Katie has recruited across multiple sectors and disciplines, from professional and specialist appointments through to senior leadership and C-suite search.

As Managing Director, Katie leads the Syme Drummond team and also heads up the firm’s Executive Search offering, working closely with organisations on senior and business-critical appointments, retained search, talent mapping, market insight and strategic hiring challenges.

Away from work, Katie is happiest with her family and friends, usually walking the dogs, supporting her two sons from the side of a football pitch or boxing ring, or catching up with friends over a Pinot Grigio and putting the world to rights.

Get in Touch: katie.drummond@symedrummond.co.uk

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More About Kelsie:

Kelsie brings a strong mix of in-house, agency and direct sourcing experience to Syme Drummond, with particular strengths in identifying talent, building relationships and understanding what makes a successful hire.

Having worked across both specialist and volume recruitment environments, including as a Senior Sourcer for UK & Ireland at Royal London, Kelsie has recruited from junior and professional appointments through to senior leadership roles across a range of disciplines. A natural relationship-builder with a strong commercial mindset, Kelsie works closely with Katie in leading and growing Syme Drummond, managing key customer relationships and delivering search assignments across both established and emerging markets. She is particularly skilled at proactive sourcing, developing routes to market and creating strong networks of talent that extend well beyond those actively looking for a new role.

Kelsie is very much a people person and is known for her warm, straightforward approach and ability to build trusted relationships with customers and applicants alike.

Outside of work, Kelsie loves a Real Housewives binge, can quote almost every episode of Friends and spends far too much time spoiling her French Bulldog, Bubba. At weekends, she can usually be found with friends and family, cocktail in hand, planning the next concert or city break.

Get in Touch: kelsie.patterson@symedrummond.co.uk 

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More About Lynne:

Lynne brings a varied background across the public, third and private sectors, alongside a creative foundation from Glasgow School of Art. Her route into recruitment came through a career change from teaching, and she quickly found a natural fit in a role built around people, curiosity and relationships. Empathetic, inquisitive and solutions-focused, Lynne is particularly strong at understanding what motivates people, building trust and creating a positive experience for both customers and applicants.

At Syme Drummond, Lynne works across a broad range of junior to mid-level appointments, supporting customers across multiple disciplines and markets. She combines a thoughtful, people-first approach with strong sourcing instincts and a genuine curiosity about businesses, roles and the individuals behind them. Lynne is known for her ability to build lasting relationships, ask the right questions and find practical, sometimes creative, ways to move a search forward.

Outside of work, Lynne can usually be found entertaining (or surviving her three children and husband,) while very slowly renovating their house and battling the inevitable clutter that comes with family life. She loves a comedy gig, sci-fi films, books and endless chat with friends, preferably with something cold and bubbly in hand.

Get in Touch: lynne.friel@symedrummond.co.uk

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More About Nikky:

Nikky brings extensive recruitment experience, including a strong in-house talent acquisition background, giving her a real understanding of both sides of the hiring process. People focussed, energetic and grounded, she combines a warm, relationship-led style with a pragmatic approach and is known for being super organised, reliable and determined.

At Syme Drummond, Nikky is one of ourTalent Partner's and will be predominantly focusing on our East coast customers, working across a broad range of appointments and supporting customers across multiple disciplines and markets. Curious, honest and commercially minded, she is passionate about building strong relationships, understanding what people really need and creating the best possible experience for both hiring managers and applicants.

Outside of work, Nikky is very family-focused and brings the same energy and commitment to life outside work as she does to recruitment. She loves a good debate, a holiday and spending time with the people who matter most to her.

Get in Touch: nikky.dinning@symedrummond.co.uk

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