Management Team
ICP Search is a specialist executive search organisation offering permanent and contract recruitment solutions to the technology markets of Semiconductor, Mobile, Broadcast, IT and Clean Technology. We offer global solutions to mid level candidates through to Director, VP, Board and C levels.
Gary Peters - Founder and Managing Director
Gary established ICP Search in 2001 to provide an ethical alternative to niche technology recruitment and has since positioned ICP Search as a market leader in its chosen markets. Gary has established solid relationships with corporate organisations, venture capital companies and start-ups alike across the globe and is now responsible for company strategy, direction and development. Gary has been working within the technology industry for over 12 years and when able enjoys nothing more than spending time with his young family, socialising with friends and enjoying a good game of football.
Kate Peters - Finance Director
Kate has been influential in ICP’s growth right from day one. As Company Secretary and Finance Director, Kate has consistently managed all financial matters on behalf of ICP both internally and externally across Europe, Asia and the USA. As a fully Qualified Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, Kate has previously worked in practice for over 15 years both in the UK and internationally. Kate is married to Gary which makes for a 24/7 working lifestyle and outside of work Kates passions include travelling, spending time with her family and visiting the folks in Oz.
Will Trenchard - Director
With over ten successful years of senior level technology recruitment experience, Will joined ICP as an executive level recruiter specifically working within the Broadcast, Digital Media and Communication industries. Having worked on a huge number of permanent and interim assignments throughout the world, Will is now also responsible for the overall sales management and account strategy across all four of ICP divisions. Outside of ICP Will enjoys being a devoted father and husband, bashing the drums and playing rugby for his home town Bognor Regis RFC.
Robert Jelski – Non Executive Director
Robert joined ICP Search in 2009 as a Non Executive Director. He is currently a Venture Partner with Capital-E and co-founder of QV Partners. Robert has 20 years experience as Sector Partner, Divisional President and General Manager within 3i, Danaher and Eurotherm in the UK, France and Germany. In addition to his native English, Robert speaks French and German. Robert has recently been involved with the ETT European Tech Tour, FSA European Advisory Council, IBM’s Power.org VC Council and a member of the Padua Nanochallenge Judging Committee since its inception in 2005 as well as a speaker / panelist at a number of semiconductor and Nanotechnology conferences.
Lucy Rayden – Director
Lucy is a senior and experienced member of the team, responsible for the account management and development across our Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Division. Lucy has over 10 year’s senior technology experience and has worked as a technology recruiter internationally which has been influential in ICP’s international success. Within ICP Lucy is also responsible for internal development, training and communication. Lucy holds a BSc from Manchester University and when not tied to the phone enjoys traveling, snowboarding, socializing and most racquet sports.
Ben Swanton - Business Manager
Ben has been an integral part of the Broadcast Division since joining ICP Search in 2006. As a senior member of the team, Ben has built up established solid relationships with a number of market leading companies within the Communication Industries, utilising his language skills to recruit not only in the UK but also throughout EMEA and Asia Pacific. Ben has been recruiting within the Technology Industries for 5 years now, but outside of work he enjoys nothing more than terrorising the golf courses of Sussex, watching or playing most sports and socialising with friends.