Phoebe Watson

Phoebe is an Associate Director leading Company Secretarial and Governance recruitment at Simmons & Hanbury, with expertise across the full breadth of the market. She has a track record spanning successful placements at every level, from Trainee through to Group Company Secretaries. Over her career, Phoebe has become a recognised partner to the Company Secretarial market, valued by both clients and candidates for her expertise, honesty, and high-quality service. She has led on a wide range of mandates, from supporting early‑stage secretariats building out their Governance functions to partnering with large, established FTSE10 teams on senior and strategic hires.

Prior to joining Simmons & Hanbury, Phoebe spent nearly seven years at a FTSE‑listed recruitment firm, where she managed the Company Secretarial Recruitment team. During this time, she built a specialist niche within the Company Secretarial market and actively contributed to the wider community through events, networking, and the sharing of market insights.