Bristol Rovers Football Club is a professional association football club in Bristol, England. Nicknamed "The Pirates" or "The Gas"
Founded with a commitment to precision, discretion, and long-term partnership, Echelon 1 Recruitment & Acquisitions Ltd is a specialist international search and recruitment firm dedicated to connecting exceptional finance and real estate professionals with industry-leading organisations across the globe. With an extensive international network and a deep understanding of evolving global markets, they support both clients and candidates in navigating complex hiring landscapes with confidence and clarity.
Operating across more than 40 countries, they work with a diverse portfolio of organisations ranging from boutique advisory firms and high-growth businesses to multinational corporations, private investment groups, family offices, and established financial institutions. Their reach and market insight allow them to identify and secure high-calibre talent in both emerging and mature markets, ensuring clients gain access to professionals who not only meet technical requirements but also align with strategic vision and company culture.
They currently represent approximately 500 active opportunities worldwide, spanning a broad range of disciplines including Business Development, Wealth Management, Independent Financial Advisory, Real Estate Investment, Asset Management, Senior Leadership, and Board-Level appointments. Whether supporting a company through strategic expansion, succession planning, or executive transformation, they deliver tailored recruitment solutions designed to create lasting value.
At Echelon 1 Recruitment & Acquisitions Ltd, the focus extends beyond simply filling vacancies. Their approach is built on long-term relationships, industry expertise, and a highly consultative process that prioritises quality, integrity, and results. By combining market intelligence with a personalised service model, they help ambitious professionals advance their careers while enabling organisations to build high-performing teams capable of driving sustainable growth on a global scale.
After almost 20 years of senior leadership roles in financial services, split across the UK and Australia, Andy left this highly successful career in 2017 to found GiFT631, a four pillared leadership, team and personal development business. GiFT631 operates internationally with 2 core locations in Australia/NZ and the UK.
As a coach, conference speaker, business consultant and facilitator of leadership/talent development programmes, Andy’s passion and expertise centres on helping people, teams and businesses move in the direction of their potential. He makes the complex simple and the simple compelling.
Andy prides himself on his sessions being practical, actionable, clear and experience based. He aims to inspire and ensure his audience leave with an enhanced sense of what to do and how to do it. He shares habits, frameworks, routines and strategies that work for those who take action.
Given his breadth and depth of leadership experience, Andy clients include entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate leadership teams. Andy is as happy working with rising stars, new leaders and those with a passion for self improvement.
For this reason Andy developed ‘What Winners Do’ - an opportunity for anyone regardless of age, experience and sector to access his success formula and develop a more intentional and purposeful approach to life and business.
Somerset County Cricket Club is one of eighteen first class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. It represents the historic county of Somerset. Somerset has competed in the County Championship since 1891 and has subsequently played in every top-level domestic cricket competition in England.
Her Game Too is a passionate movement dedicated to tackling sexism and promoting gender equality within the world of sport. Recognising the pervasive challenges faced by women and girls in sport, Her Game Too strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, can enjoy and participate in sports without fear of discrimination or harassment.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the issues women face in football, to celebrate female fans, players, and professionals, and to work alongside clubs, organisations, and governing bodies to foster a supportive and equitable atmosphere. Through powerful campaigns, community engagement, and educational initiatives, Her Game Too aims to inspire change and ensure football remains a game for all.


