Our Team
Anthony Webber Partner
Anthony Webber founded Sidley Marion in 2015 and is co-lead of our Midstream & Markets practice
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Anthony began his career as a trader, trading energy on a proprietary basis. Moving into executive search in 2010 he established himself as a trusted partner and advisor in the European gas and power markets.
His technical background offers the firm enhanced technical assessment capabilities, with a demonstrable track record of putting together high performing teams that deliver long term economic value to their organisations.
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Anthony’s practice support utilities, merchants and funds with commercial and operational leadership appointments and advisory assignments, with extensive experience of managing sensitive projects in restructuring and team building.
Outside of work Anthony is a family man with 3 young boys. Anthony enjoys golf, and has an interest in the hospitality industry, having supported an independent coffee business through expansion and successful sale.
Anthony holds a BA in Politics from University College London.
E | jonathan@sidleymarion.com
M | +44 (0) 7747 736 455
O | +44 (0) 203 983 4432
Jonathan is co-lead of the Midstream & Markets practice
Jonathan began his career as a derivatives trader, trading fixed income and commodities on a proprietary basis. Switching to Executive Search in 2014, this first hand markets experience has afforded Jonathan a level of technical knowledge that has come to be greatly valued by his clients, enabling him to establish himself as a trusted partner in commodities and energy markets.
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He has been involved in advising boards and executive management teams on executive appointments and wider strategic advisory work, supporting merchant traders, funds, utilities and banks as they move into different asset classes and adopt new strategies. His key focuses include energy transition and digitalisation and he has particular expertise in building quantitative trading and analytics teams.
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Outside of work Jonathan is a keen snowboarder and enjoys escaping to the mountains whenever family life permits. He has a young family and enjoys watching his childhood club, Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Jonathan holds a BA in History & Politics from Leicester University
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JONATHAN FUNNELL
Partner
BOYANA YORDANOVA RESEARCH MANAGER
M | +44 (0) 78 3753 3803
Boyana is Sidley Marion’s Research Manager.
Growing up in Bulgaria, Boyana came to study in the UK in 2008. Boyana has been working in executive search since 2012, with a focus on research & execution.
Prior to Sidley Marion Boyana spent 3 years with Korn Ferry as a research team lead. She was head of research at a boutique executive search firm in technology, and at Cripps Sears, working with Francis. Boyana has particular expertise and networks across technology, financial services and energy.
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FAYE SEARLE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Faye is Sidley Marion’s operations Director.
Faye has over 15 years’ experience working within leading global law firms and has covered a variety of practice areas before joining Sidley Marion in 2022.
Faye manages all operational aspects of the company including back office, business and project management, treasury, and compliance. Faye works closely with the partners to define business strategy, increase efficiency, and drive expansion.
Outside the office Faye has a busy family life with 3 young children. She also has interests in residential and commercial property and a passion for art and design.
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