Fernando de Benavides

Managing Director

I work in English, French and Spanish on a daily basis. I do speak several other languages, but not well enough to boast about them on here.

Before setting up Terra Firma Associates, I worked for an international recruitment agency, a major job board and several of the largest international public sector organisations in the world. This included a role as the Head of Recruitment for the second largest European public sector organisation. I learnt a lot there. I also started to develop a clear idea of what kind of agency I would one day run, as well as what services should be offered and how important proactive, hands-on client service really is. Now I’m doing just that.

As Managing Director here I’ve built a team of which I am proud. I lead the group. I think constantly, striving for innovation and creativity and ensuring everyone stays focused on keeping clients happy.

I am also the father of an incredibly sharp and intelligent ten year old son, a real bundle of energy and sharpness. My treat? shutting down work mode, enjoying time away from computer screens and spending a bit of time working with my little boy building something with Lego, maybe the Millennium Falcon!

My favourite food has never changed for years: spicy, fiery hot Thai salad. The kind that brings tears to your eyes…