About us

A trusted and proven partner.

We specialise in headhunting outstanding digital and technology talent—from individual contributors to senior leadership roles. Founded by Riaz Gajia, who brings over 17 years of experience helping companies of every size and stage hire the very best. Our network runs deep, our approach is personalised, and our results speak for themselves.

We specialise in headhunting outstanding digital and technology talent—from individual contributors to senior leadership roles. Founded by Riaz Gajia, who brings over 17 years of experience helping companies of every size and stage hire the very best. Our network runs deep, our approach is personalised, and our results speak for themselves.

Expertise

Areas we cover

From early-stage hires at ambitious start-ups, to key leadership hires for household brand names.

Sectors

Agencies

Brands

Consultancies

Corporates

Enterprises

Scale-ups

Start-ups

Disciplines

Data & AI

Digital Marketing

Ecommerce

Product

Technology

Levels

Chief

VP

Director

Head

Lead

Manager

Types

Permanent

Contract

Interim

Fractional

Sectors

Agencies

Brands

Consultancies

Corporates

Enterprises

Scale-ups

Start-ups

Disciplines

Data & AI

Data & AI

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing

Ecommerce

Ecommerce

Product Management

Product Management

Technology

Technology

Levels

Chief

Chief

VP

VP

Director

Director

Head

Head

Lead

Lead

Manager

Manager

Owner

Owner

Types

Permanent

Permanent

Contract

Contract

Interim

Interim

Fractional

Fractional

Expertise

Areas we cover

From early-stage hires at ambitious start-ups, to key leadership hires for household brand names.

Sectors

Agencies

Brands

Consultancies

Corporates

Enterprises

Scale-ups

Start-ups

Disciplines

Data & AI

Digital Marketing

Ecommerce

Product

Technology

Levels

Chief

VP

Director

Head

Lead

Manager

Types

Permanent

Contract

Interim

Fractional

Levels

Chief

Chief

VP

VP

Director

Director

Head

Head

Lead

Lead

Manager

Manager

Types

Permanent

Permanent

Contract

Contract

Interim

Interim

Fractional

Fractional

Disciplines

Technology

Technology

Product

Product

Ecommerce

Ecommerce

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing

Data & AI

Data & AI

Disciplines

Brands

Brands

Agencies

Agencies

Consultancies

Consultancies

Corporates

Corporates

Enterprises

Enterprises

Scale-ups

Scale-ups

Start-ups

Start-ups

Services

What we do.

We adapt our approach and tailor our services, to fit your ambitions, timelines and requirements.

We adapt our approach and tailor our services, to fit your ambitions, timelines and requirements.

Retained Search

Our retained search model is built for critical and hard-to-find roles, from senior leaders to niche specialists. You’ll work with a dedicated, experienced recruiter who operates globally, discreetly and end-to-end, ensuring quality, alignment and full market coverage.

Exclusive Hire

When you partner with us exclusively, you get our full focus, deep network and proven process. This model delivers better results, faster, through a trusted and committed relationship.

Multi-Hire

We work as an extension of your team, offering flexible support on a monthly or project basis. Whether you need strategic input or hands on delivery, we help you shape teams, define roles and build a recruitment process that works.

Talent Partner

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Retained Search

Our retained search model is built for critical and hard-to-find roles, from senior leaders to niche specialists. You’ll work with a dedicated, experienced recruiter who operates globally, discreetly and end-to-end, ensuring quality, alignment and full market coverage.

Exclusive Hire

When you partner with us exclusively, you get our full focus, deep network and proven process. This model delivers better results, faster, through a trusted and committed relationship.

Multi-Hire

We work as an extension of your team, offering flexible support on a monthly or project basis. Whether you need strategic input or hands on delivery, we help you shape teams, define roles and build a recruitment process that works.

Talent Partner

Expand your living space with a seamless home extension. Whether you need a bigger kitchen, a new living area, or a multi-purpose space, Refit provides expertly crafted extensions designed to enhance your home’s flow, value, and usability, all while maintaining its unique character.

Retained Search

Our retained search model is built for critical and hard-to-find roles, from senior leaders to niche specialists. You’ll work with a dedicated, experienced recruiter who operates globally, discreetly and end-to-end, ensuring quality, alignment and full market coverage.

Exclusive Hire

When you partner with us exclusively, you get our full focus, deep network and proven process. This model delivers better results, faster, through a trusted and committed relationship.

Multi-Hire

We work as an extension of your team, offering flexible support on a monthly or project basis. Whether you need strategic input or hands on delivery, we help you shape teams, define roles and build a recruitment process that works.

Talent Partner

Expand your living space with a seamless home extension. Whether you need a bigger kitchen, a new living area, or a multi-purpose space, Refit provides expertly crafted extensions designed to enhance your home’s flow, value, and usability, all while maintaining its unique character.

Values

Our approach.

Our approach.

Our approach.

Our values shape how we work with clients and candidates—and define every search we lead and project we work on.

Our values shape how we work with clients and candidates—and define every search we lead and project we work on.

Our values shape how we work with clients and candidates—and define every search we lead and project we work on.

Human-first

People are at the heart of everything we do. That shapes how we communicate, collaborate and show up every day.

Customer experience

Every interaction matters. We go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.

Transparency

From first conversation to final offer, we prioritise openness and honesty to create confidence on all sides.

Deep expertise

We pride ourselves on knowing our space inside out, offering real insight and guidance across roles, markets and industries.

Value-driven

We aim to add value at every step, offering insight, support and impact that goes beyond the brief.

Partnerships

We build long-term relationships based on trust and reliability with clients and candidates alike.

Human-first

People are at the heart of everything we do. That shapes how we communicate, collaborate and show up every day.

Customer experience

Every interaction matters. We go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.

Transparency

From first conversation to final offer, we prioritise openness and honesty to create confidence on all sides.

Deep expertise

We pride ourselves on knowing our space inside out, offering real insight and guidance across roles, markets and industries.

Value-driven

We aim to add value at every step, offering insight, support and impact that goes beyond the brief.

Partnerships

We build long-term relationships based on trust and reliability with clients and candidates alike.

Human-first

People are at the heart of everything we do. That shapes how we communicate, collaborate and show up every day.

Customer experience

Every interaction matters. We go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.

Transparency

From first conversation to final offer, we prioritise openness and honesty to create confidence on all sides.

Deep expertise

We pride ourselves on knowing our space inside out, offering real insight and guidance across roles, markets and industries.

Value-driven

We aim to add value at every step, offering insight, support and impact that goes beyond the brief.

Partnerships

We build long-term relationships based on trust and reliability with clients and candidates alike.

Testimonials

From the people who know us best.

Hear from clients and candidates,
what working with us really looks like.

  • I have had the pleasure of working with Riaz multiple times to fill critical roles within my team. I’d highly recommend Riaz to any organisation looking for a strategic recruitment partner.

    Emillie Hill

  • Riaz is a fantastic recruiter. Working with Riaz made embarking on a new role significantly less stressful and would thoroughly recommend getting him in your corner.

    Harry Dodd

  • Riaz had a never-say-die approach for a very specific, senior-level role in my organization and his tenacity allowed us to find a top-flight candidate to run our European operations.

    Juney Ham

  • Working with Riaz to secure a new role was a lovely experience. Without a doubt, he’s the best recruiter I’ve ever worked with and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.

    Fran Darvill

  • Riaz is by far the best recruiter I have used when looking for a new role. Through the interview process, Riaz has been of great advice and always available to answer any question.

    Emilie Mouquot

  • After several months of interviewing candidates, I brought in Riaz to help us search for a critical role. Despite the short timelines and a particular brief, he found us the perfect candidate.

    Jim Ray

  • After several months of interviewing candidates, I brought in Riaz to help us search for a critical role. Despite the short timelines and a particular brief, he found us the perfect candidate.

    Jim Ray

  • Riaz is by far the best recruiter I have used when looking for a new role. Through the interview process, Riaz has been of great advice and always available to answer any question.

    Emilie Mouquot

  • Working with Riaz to secure a new role was a lovely experience. Without a doubt, he’s the best recruiter I’ve ever worked with and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.

    Fran Darvill

  • Riaz had a never-say-die approach for a very specific, senior-level role in my organization and his tenacity allowed us to find a top-flight candidate to run our European operations.

    Juney Ham

  • Riaz is a fantastic recruiter. Working with Riaz made embarking on a new role significantly less stressful and would thoroughly recommend getting him in your corner.

    Harry Dodd

  • I have had the pleasure of working with Riaz multiple times to fill critical roles within my team. I’d highly recommend Riaz to any organisation looking for a strategic recruitment partner.

    Emillie Hill

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+44 (0)7792 583 551

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© 2025 Aperia Partners Limited.

Get in touch
hello@aperiapartners.com
+44 (0)7792 583 551

Follow Us
Visit Us
145 London Road
Kingston
KT2 6SR
United Kingdom

© 2025 Aperia Partners Limited.

Get in touch
hello@aperiapartners.com
+44 (0)7792 583 551

Follow Us
Visit Us
145 London Road
Kingston
KT2 6SR
United Kingdom

© 2025 Aperia Partners Limited.