ABOUT US

Everything we do is driven by excellence

Everything we do is driven by excellence

We’re a team driven by one common goal – improving the lives of others through work.

We’re a team driven by one common goal – improving the lives of others through work.

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OUR STORY

Born from a simple idea

Aston Holmes began in London in 2014, when Ishpal and Brad set out to create something different in the talent world. Even our name carries our ambition: aston for uncompromising quality, holmes for clever, solution-led thinking – two ideas that represent the way we deliver solutions.

What started as a bold partnership quickly evolved into a brand known for turning challenges into possibilities and creating great results. Today, aston holmes stands on that same creative energy, delivering experiences that feel thoughtful, surprising and exceptional.

"We built aston holmes with a simple idea: that great work can genuinely improve people’s lives. Every decision we make still starts there.”

Ishpal, CEO & Co-Founder

"We built aston holmes with a simple idea: that great work can genuinely improve people’s lives. Every decision we make still starts there.”

Ishpal, CEO & Co-Founder

OUR PURPOSE

Changing lives through work

Changing lives through work

We believe meaningful employment has the power to transform people – building confidence, stability, and a sense of possibility. Our mission is to open doors for individuals who are ready to grow, connecting them with opportunities that honour their potential and help them build a better future. By supporting people into sustainable work, we don’t just change careers – we change lives, families, and communities.

We believe meaningful employment has the power to transform people – building confidence, stability, and a sense of possibility. Our mission is to open doors for individuals who are ready to grow, connecting them with opportunities that honour their potential and help them build a better future. By supporting people into sustainable work, we don’t just change careers – we change lives, families, and communities.

OUR VISION

Creating better futures.
Building better businesses.

Creating better futures.
Building better businesses.

We believe that when organisations grow with purpose, people thrive alongside them. By helping companies strengthen their teams, cultures, and capabilities, we create pathways for individuals to achieve long-term success. It’s a virtuous cycle – supporting businesses to excel so they can empower the people within them, ultimately shaping stronger communities and brighter futures for all.

We believe that when organisations grow with purpose, people thrive alongside them. By helping companies strengthen their teams, cultures, and capabilities, we create pathways for individuals to achieve long-term success. It’s a virtuous cycle – supporting businesses to excel so they can empower the people within them, ultimately shaping stronger communities and brighter futures for all.

OUR VALUES

What we stand for

Our values are the foundation of everything we build. Together, they define how we work and the impact we aim to create – by embodying our values, we stay true to ourselves.

Our values are the foundation of everything we build. Together, they define how we work and the impact we aim to create – by embodying our values, we stay true to ourselves.

Trust

We lead with honesty, consistency and a long-term mindset - prioritising trust over short-term wins.

Resilience

We move with intent, take initiative and make every action count.

Unity

In every action we undertake, openness and sincerity are paramount, guaranteeing moral delivery.

Excellence

Your data's safety is our top priority, using robust measures to keep it protected.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our dedicated team

Our dedicated team

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Ishpal Bansal

CEO & Co-Founder

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Ishpal Bansal

CEO & Co-Founder

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Brad Bloom

COO & Co-Founder

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Brad Bloom

COO & Co-Founder

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Emily Lilford

Senior Talent Manager

Emily Lilford

Senior Talent Manager

Lindsay Russell

Senior Talent Manager

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Lindsay Russell

Senior Talent Manager

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Kerry Trainor

Senior Operations Manager

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Kerry Trainor

Senior Operations Manager

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Lorene Gordon

Talent Manager

Lorene Gordon

Talent Manager

Stephen Oakes

Talent Manager

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Stephen Oakes

Talent Manager

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Pierre Du Plessus

Talent Manager

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Pierre Du Plessus

Talent Manager

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Nicole Flatscher

Recruitment Manager

Nicole Flatscher

Recruitment Manager

Matt Derrick

Head of Brand and Marketing

Matt Derrick

Head of Brand and Marketing

DIVERSITY

Our commitment to DE&I

DE&I starts at home

DE&I starts at home

Creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds is a major founding principle of aston holmes. Our talent solutions are more effective and delivered better because of the people we have in our business. We want aston holmes to reflect the communities that we are part of and also to feel like home to people, no matter what background they’re from.

Creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds is a major founding principle of aston holmes. Our talent solutions are more effective and delivered better because of the people we have in our business. We want aston holmes to reflect the communities that we are part of and also to feel like home to people, no matter what background they’re from.

We're accredited by MSDUK

We're accredited by MSDUK

We’re proud that our commitment to DE&I at aston holmes has been recognised with our accreditation by MSDUK. This is an environment that pulses with diversity: we are minority owned, 48% of our people come from diverse backgrounds, and a demographic of over 80% powerhouse females. Varying backgrounds add to the wealth of knowledge and perspectives we can offer each other and our clients. 

We’re proud that our commitment to DE&I at aston holmes has been recognised with our accreditation by MSDUK. This is an environment that pulses with diversity: we are minority owned, 48% of our people come from diverse backgrounds, and a demographic of over 80% powerhouse females. Varying backgrounds add to the wealth of knowledge and perspectives we can offer each other and our clients. 

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