About me…

“Michael’s understanding of a family owned business environment is a significant advantage…”

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I bring 19 years of recruiting for family and private businesses, and a genuine passion for the sector, to my relationships with owners.

Before recruitment, my career included nearly 20 years in banking, most of which were in commercial finance, during which I built deep relationships with family business clients.

I then spent four years in sales management in a business owned by three families, which gave me first-hand experience of the dysfunction that can be caused by poor governance in family businesses.

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My purpose in founding Simonyi was to help owners create sustainably successful businesses through recruiting and retaining high-calibre talent in key roles.

My affinity with family businesses in particular stems from being a direct descendant of an ancient Hungarian family. We trace our roots back to 1150 and my upbringing was very influential in developing a true understanding of the importance of legacy, of creating something of real value that is sustainable for the long term.