Steph Gregson brings operational clarity, with a focus on efficiency, structure, and seamless delivery.

Steph Gregson joined CDR in February 2025 and brings over 12 years of experience in executive search operations.

In her current role, Steph plays a pivotal part in keeping the business running smoothly. Her day-to-day responsibilities span diary management for our busy founder, scheduling client and candidate interviews, managing invoices and expenses, overseeing office operations, and rolling out new tools such as Adobe Sign. She is also driving improvements in systems and processes and leading the upcoming implementation of a new CRM system.

Steph has a strong track record in streamlining business processes, driving efficiency, and supporting high-level delivery. Prior to joining CDR, she was Operations Manager at a private equity–backed executive search firm, where she led commercial process optimisation, change management, and training initiatives across multiple brands.

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Steph Gregson

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Earlier in her career, Steph spent four years at Essenta Partners, progressing from Office Manager & EA to Operations Manager. There, she led international expansion, vendor management, and technology enablement projects.

Steph brings operational clarity with a focus on efficiency, structure, and seamless delivery. She specialises in CRM and ATS management, business process improvement, and end-to-end project execution in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

She holds a BA in Law and Economic Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.