Paula Gorbanova

Chief People Officer

Paula, a distinguished musician and education enthusiast, boasts a diverse and impressive journey that transcends the realms of both art and business. Born in Latvia into a family steeped in artistic talent, Paula's future was deeply entwined with the world of the arts from the very beginning.

Her passion for music propelled her towards the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, one of the world's most prestigious conservatoires. There, she diligently pursued her Master's degree in Violin Performance, honing her skills and embracing the rigors of classical music education. A multicultural upbringing and her determination to excel in her field led to numerous accolades within the international competition arena and scholarships that allowed her to pursue her education in the UK. Her talent and dedication opened doors to a remarkable career as an international concert violinist, enabling her to share the stage with some of the finest musicians and orchestras across the globe.

But Paula's journey didn't stop at the concert stage. Drawing from her family's legacy of artistic and business acumen, she embarked on a new path that merged her performance coaching expertise with the demanding world of quantitative consultancy. Paula's exceptional ability to motivate and guide individuals made her a valuable asset at Quaxitas, where she applied her skills to navigate the intricacies of the consulting industry.

Beyond her professional achievements, Paula's commitment to education is deeply ingrained in her character. As a testament to her passion, she founded a music school in London, offering aspiring musicians the opportunity to nurture their talent. In addition to her accomplishments, Paula is fluent in Latvian, English, and Russian, which allows her to connect with a diverse audience.

Outside of her demanding career, Paula remains connected to her musical roots, holding professorships at several prestigious London conservatoires. She continues to share her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of musicians, nurturing their talents and fostering a love for classical music.

Testimonials

I had the distinct pleasure of befriending Doug, and he easily stands out as one of the most passionate and amazing recruiters. His approach pulses with humility, interest in others, and most importantly unique insights about the industry unparalleled by others. Above all, Doug is a unifier of people who radiates kindness. He has an insatiable desire to learn about everything and anything, and selflessly help others find their perfect fit. If you have the chance of working with him please do (and attend one of his organ concerts)!

Work with Douglas has been a true honor. What really stood out to me about Doug was his attention to detail. Doug set aside time to check in with me every week, encouraged me to keep going, and gave me advice and encouragement before each interview. Doug was there for me every week during the interview process to give me feedback and reassurance, even though it lasted for several weeks. His availability despite his busy schedule made the interview process more convenient. To sum up, I am grateful for the opportunity to have met Doug, a wonderful human being. Finding someone like him is incredibly challenging, so I hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the near future.

It has been a great experience working with Douglas this year. Doug connected me with several hedge funds and prop shops and helped me get my dream offer at my dream firm. Doug was the ideal headhunter that I was looking for! Doug worked very closely and tightly with me. This helped me with my procrastination by keeping me on the track of different interviews. Otherwise, I would have not had prepared anything before those interviews. In addition, Doug is also a nice friend to chat with. After my job hunting, we also had catchups routinely. He shared his concert video with me and it was really good. I look forward to go to his concert in person!

Douglas has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Within a short period of time he was able to introduce me to the field of quantitative finance, help me with my preparation, and land me my dream role! I can honestly say the trajectory of my life is all the better for having met and worked with him. Throughout the whole process, Doug was only ever a phone call away. Given the intensity of the process and the competitive nature of the field, having regular catchups with him made all the difference, I wouldn’t have been nearly as well off had I gone it alone or with a more “run of the mill” recruitment service. Good headhunters are (ironically) difficult to find. Rest assured that with Douglas, you have found a GREAT headhunter. I look forward to working with him again in the future!

Douglas was recommended to me as a headhunter with top tier resources and ability. I was at first very intrigued with his unique life experiences and therefore had a good first impression of him. Later this impression was confirmed by our interactions. I have had horrific experience with headhunters before. It was always clear to me that they operate with their interest as priority and would sacrifice mine when needed. Douglas surprised me by making the client's interest his priority, which showed through salary negotiation in particular. On top of all this, Douglas has very interesting personalities.

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