Testimonials
I worked with Tony for the better part of 20 years, and always found him to have staffing development as front-of-mind. Tony’s ability to identify people’s capacities to succeed in their roles is evident in hiring decisions he made himself, many of which resulted in long-staying employees in progressively more senior positions. Tony’s coaching clients will benefit from the wide range of his professional experiences in several global financial centres; he has a full appreciation of cultural and regional sensitivities garnered by first-hand exposure to the issues. With a management style that focused on directional guidance, Tony’s skill-set makes him a natural coach. His own role required a collaborative approach across our organisation, and the lessons he learned in successfully navigating the corporate landscape will provide valuable insights to those in similar positions.
James McCormack
Global Head, Managing Director, Hong Kong
Working in a team led by Tony, I benefited from his support as a leader, coach and mentor. Tony’s guidance helped me to develop the focus, confidence and self-awareness to advance my career to the next level. More than a manager, he is an inspirational leader who applies his analytical skills and experience to help people achieve their potential. Tony combines an impressive intellect with a calm, modest and respectful demeanour, giving him a rare ability to deliver honest and insightful feedback in a non-confrontational and constructive way.
Roger Coyle
Co-Founder and Partner, Fair Oak Capital Ltd, London
In my 20+ years working in the City, I have very rarely had the pleasure to come across a manager that values and supports his direct reports in the way that Tony does. Besides his unquestionable competence and professionalism, what sets Tony apart has always been his calm demeanour, coupled with excellent listening skills and a great sense of humour. During three years working together, Tony was the go-to person to discuss any professional matter that required a good sounding board but also for all sorts of matters where a wise word of advice was needed. His professional skills and human qualities allowed Tony to quickly gain the respect and trust of the very diverse group of people he was managing at the time. I would highly recommend Tony as a mentor/coach to anyone that wants to pursue a fruitful career in the financial services industry.
Stefano Podesta
Fixed Income Sales and Trading Professional, Investment Banking, London
I always had confidence in Tony's guidance and know-how, deriving from his lengthy career experience. Tony is a consummate trusted advisor, who can be relied upon to share his experience in confidence. On countless occasions Tony provided me with guidance in hiring decisions and in coaching and motivating junior staff. Tony's calm demeanour and experience were appreciated by his colleagues and subordinates alike, who turned to him frequently for advice.
Stephen Schwartz
Senior Director, Hong Kong
As my direct manager for several years, Tony provided me with invaluable guidance that helped me confront and implement change and perform more effectively as a manager. Tony’s sincere feedback, solid judgement, and knack for supporting growth in leadership and promoting managerial abilities makes him a great fit for executive coaching/mentoring.
Shelly Shetty
Managing Director, New York
Tony has been a great mentor, helping me to navigate complex situations and making my life easier at work. In the workplace, he was one of these few highly experienced ‘Go-to’ people whose input you seek knowing they will be able to help with the right advice or action.
Arnaud Louis
Senior Director, Paris
Tony is among a few managers I have had the opportunity to work with who had a profound impact on my career. His guidance, professionalism and the opportunities he provided were instrumental for me to progress within the organisation.
Buddhika Piyasena
Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific group, Singapore
I have known Tony since 2014. He is an excellent manager and possesses an uncommon leadership style that empowers individuals to make the kinds of independent decisions required to grow and advance professionally, while selflessly making himself available to troubleshoot when needed. My own professional journey has benefited greatly from his mentorship and advice over the years, and I wholeheartedly recommend him as a mentor/coach.
Andrew Fennell
Senior Director, Hong Kong
Tony has been the most influential mentor I have had during my time with my current employer. His technical expertise and soft skills make him an outstanding manager/coach, capable of smoothly dealing with complex situations.
Enrique Bernardez
Director, London
Tony always helped put things in perspective, including most importantly in potentially stressful situations, which helped me to see things more clearly, and in turn achieve better outcomes. Tony’s advice also helped me to prioritise things appropriately and to guide me on where it can be OK to set boundaries, even though I might have felt duty bound to do otherwise. Finally, he provided strong mentorship in how to communicate effectively in a wide variety of ways with multiple stakeholders across a complex business
Rob Shearman
Senior Director, London
Tony’s immense experience and expertise in the financial sector makes him well positioned to provide advice and to act as a sounding board to anyone navigating their career. I have known Tony as a colleague since 2017 when we worked together on projects that required managing multiple stakeholders, deadlines and competing agendas. He is approachable, constructive and strategic, and I was fortunate enough to have him mentor me when pondering a career shift after spending several years in the risk function.
Jelena Vukotic
Senior Director, New York
I always consider Tony as one of the most important mentors for me.
Ying Wang
Managing Director, Shanghai
Tony’s ability to listen to any grievances I had at work and offer impartial advice and suggestions, counting on his many years of experience in the industry, was invaluable throughout our time working together. Tony’s counsel and constructive suggestions helped identify tangible outputs and goals, which in turn helped me achieve my career progression/promotion. Tony’s ability to listen and understand your point-of-view even in challenging circumstances was what, in my opinion, set Tony apart from other members of senior management I worked with across the finance industry. Throughout my time working with Tony, but also during times where I worked for a different firm in the finance industry, I often scheduled regular catch-ups together, and would highly recommend him as a career coach/mentor.
Nick Perry
Director, London
I reached out to Tony at a transition point in my career to seek advice on how to expand my role and obtain a management position. Tony provided valuable feedback and guidance that ultimately helped me to achieve this goal. I continue to value his advice, especially when challenged with new and sometimes difficult situations.
Richard Francis
Senior Director, New York