Chief Executive Officer
Under Mike’s leadership the Options Group has become one of the leading executive search and strategic consulting companies in the world.
Meet the team
Our People
Despite the incredible technology underpinning executive search at Options Group, it is still very much a people business.
Diversity
The Options Group is committed to diversity as an integral part of its business and 48% of the workforce is diverse.
PresidentDavid is President of Options Group and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm, its strategic planning and corporate development.
Co-Chief Operating OfficerPush Patel is Managing Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer & Co-Head of the Buyside Practice for Options Group.
Co-Chief Operating OfficerRaveen is a Managing Partner and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Options Group, based in the London office.
Managing Partner , New YorkAnthony is a Managing Partner and Co-Head of the Global Buy-Side practice, based in New York.
Managing Partner , New YorkAlan is a Managing Partner at the Options Group and manages the global technology practice from New York.
Anil heads the financial services business in India, where he has launched and developed new product coverage and business lines across India and South Asia.
Managing Partner , New YorkHarjeev is a Managing Partner at Options Group and Global Head of Electronic Trading, based in New York.
Meri is a Managing Partner at Options Group, based in New York and she oversees Option Group’s pre-eminent global macro business.
Managing Partner , New YorkPat is a Managing Partner at Options Group, based in New York and is responsible for co-managing the Equities & Electronic Trading team.
Managing Partner , ZurichSimi is a Managing Partner in the Private Wealth/Banking and Asset Management Group and manages the Group’s Zurich office.
Managing Partner , New YorkSimon is a Managing Partner in the New York office, with a focus on Technology, Analytics and Electronic Trading.
Managing Partner , Sao PauloVini is a Brazilian native and is responsible for Option Group’s Latam Practice. He has significant expertise in both buy-side and sell-side practices.
Managing Director , MumbaiAnand is a Managing Director and Head of the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Practice at Options Group in India.
CFO, Managing Director , New YorkAndrew is a Managing Director & CFO at Options Group, based in New York and manages all of the Group’s finances globally.
Managing Director , LondonAndrew is a Managing Director at Options Group and oversees the firm’s Credit and Capital Markets practices.
Managing Director , LondonAnil is a Managing Director at Options Group, based in London, where he focuses on FICC within Global Markets.
Managing Director , New YorkChristian Fessler is a Managing Director at Options Group, based out of the New York office.
Managing Director , DubaiDean is a Managing Director & Head of Middle East at Options Group, based in Dubai.
Managing Director , Hong KongIan is a Managing Director at the Hong Kong office and specializes in senior placements in Equity Derivatives on both the Buy-Side and Sell-Side.
CTO, Managing Director , New YorkIsmail is a Managing Director and CTO of Options Group in New York, where he focuses on creating strategic IT initiatives that align with the firm’s long-term technology goals.
Managing Director , LondonJames is currently a Managing Director with Options Group, based in London.
Managing Director , FrankfurtJan is a Managing Director and the Head of Options Group’s Frankfurt office where he leads a team with members across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Managing Director , New YorkJennifer is a Managing Director in New York and leads the Sell-Side practice as well as Co-Leads the Investment Banking business.
Managing Director , New YorkKeith Arner is a Managing Director at Options Group, based out of the New York office.
Electronic TradingDigital AssetsManaging Director , LondonMaria is a Managing Director, based in the London office and is responsible for the EMEA Electronic & Digital Markets team.
Managing Director , SydneyNick serves as a Managing Director at our Sydney Office, with a focus on facilitating placements for seasoned executives, spanning across C-Suite positions and Non-Executive Director roles.
Managing Director , New YorkRudy Modylevsky is a Managing Director at Options Group, based out of the New York office.
Managing Director , DallasRussell is a US-based Managing Director who leads our Healthcare in Financial Services practice.
Managing Director , New YorkSiddharth (Sid) Dabbara is a Managing Director at Options Group, based out of the New York office.
Managing Director , New YorkSonjay is a Managing Director and leads our Risk, Compliance, Legal, Accounting/Finance, and, Operations practice in the United States.
Managing Director , New YorkTom is a Managing Director at Options Group, based in New York and he leads the Investment Banking Practice.
Managing Director , TokyoTyler is Head of the Tokyo office and his principal area of coverage is Fixed Income, primarily covering Rates, FX, and Commodities.
Managing Director , LondonWilliam is a Managing Director based in Options Group’s London office, where he oversees the European Hedge Fund Business.
FICCGlobal Banking & Markets+1 moreManaging Director , New YorkYoonna is a Managing Director, Head of the Cross-Over Sell Side Business at the Options Group, located in New York.
Executive Director & Head of EMEA OGiQ , LondonDanielle is currently an Executive Director & Head of EMEA OGiQ with Options Group, based in London.
Accounting & AuditOperationsEMEA Head of Finance , LondonKate is currently the EMEA Head of Finance for Options Group, based in London.
Executive Director , New YorkKen has been with Options Group since 1995 and he currently oversees the firm’s Internal Recruiting efforts.
Executive Director & Head of OGiQ Americas , New YorkMax is an Executive Director, based in New York, and is responsible for running the firm’s research and strategy arm – OGiQ.
Asset ManagementGlobal Banking & Markets+1 moreExecutive Director , SingaporeAbimanu Jeyakumar is an Executive Director at Options Group, based out of the Singapore office.
Executive Director , Los AngelesAmit is an Executive Director and Head of the Los Angeles office. He focuses on Senior Management and Senior Investment Professionals.
Our senior team
Seasoned Professionals
Our senior team are seasoned professionals – 80% of them have been with the firm for over a decade. They have a deep knowledge of the markets in which they operate, and everyone, including the Options Group leadership team, continue to work with clients to understand their recruiting needs and to provide the ideal candidates every time.
Our Reach
Top 5% within the industry for ratings and engagement on Glass Door
Options Group now has over 200 employees in its 15 offices, speaking a total of 42 languages. It has a staff retention rate of 95% and the firm is ranked in the top 5% within the industry for ratings and engagement on Glass Door.