Beverley Brown
Beverley embarked on her career in the investment banking sector in 1986, initially with Chase Manhattan Bank and later with CSFB in corporate finance. In 1991, she transitioned to ICAP’s nascent Emerging Markets Fixed Income broking team, spending four years split between London and New York. By 1994, serving as Director, Bev spearheaded and developed the operations executive search division of Emerging Markets Search, ultimately co-founding Nicoll Curtin in 1999, a global consultancy specialising in investment banking recruitment. The company expanded its reach internationally to Singapore and Switzerland, employing over 90 professionals and earning the distinction of being ranked #2 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For.
Beverley earned a reputation for her adeptness in identifying and promoting talent and opportunities, facilitating connections between individuals and organisations to foster mutually beneficial relationships. In 2011, after divesting her shares in Nicoll Curtin, she established Kenbury Associates Ltd, a consultancy where she continues to leverage her expertise in advising, co-founding, and investing in various ventures, including Source, a luxury concierge app; 2to3days, a social and economic movement connecting progressive companies with highly capable women; ELEMENTARYb, a fintech platform aimed at assisting mid-sized enterprises in navigating today’s uncertain financial landscape; and CTR Partners, a recruitment specialist focusing on business and technology transformation.
More recently, Beverley co-founded Strong Together, the pioneering cross-industry collaboration for gender equality, dedicated to instigating grassroots change. Throughout her career, Beverley has generously shared her expertise with numerous charitable organisations. Notably, she played a pivotal role in establishing ‘The Emerging Markets Charity for Children’, raising millions for causes such as Save The Children and UNICEF. Additionally, she served as an Ambassador to NSPCC/Childline and initiated the annual Trailblazers event, celebrating women in Sports, Business, Finance, and Media, with a focus on addressing the challenges women encounter in their professional journeys.
Beverley’s commitment to fostering gender equality and advancing women’s initiatives led her to join WIBF in 2019, where she volunteered to contribute to the development of the organisation’s 40th-anniversary celebrations. Subsequently, in December 2020, she assumed a position on the Management Board of WIBF, where she now serves as the lead on various initiatives.
