Our People

The People Behind Your Success

Our team of dedicated specialists brings decades of combined experience across recruitment, immigration, and compliance. Every one of us is committed to getting it right.

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Hakim Khan

Director

Hakim brings over 25 years of leadership experience across recruitment and professional services. As Director, he sets the strategic direction of First Central 200 and champions the firm's commitment to excellence.

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James Okafor

Managing Director

With over 20 years in UK recruitment, James founded FC200 with a vision to place talent without compromise. He leads with authority and integrity.

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Sarah Whitfield

Head of Recruitment

Sarah oversees all candidate placement operations, bringing 15 years of sector expertise across Finance, Legal, and Technology.

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Priya Sharma

Visa Sponsorship Lead

Priya is our immigration specialist, guiding international candidates through the UK visa process with precision and care.

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Marcus Thompson

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Marcus specialises in senior and executive placements across Engineering and Infrastructure, with a track record of placing C-suite talent.

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Amelia Chen

Background Checks Manager

Amelia leads our pre-employment screening division, ensuring every check is thorough, compliant, and delivered on time.

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Daniel Adeyemi

Recruitment Consultant

Daniel focuses on Healthcare and Social Care placements, connecting skilled professionals with NHS Trusts and private providers across the UK.

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Charlotte Hughes

Client Relations Manager

Charlotte manages our employer partnerships, ensuring every client receives a tailored, responsive service from first brief to final placement.

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Ravi Patel

Visa Compliance Specialist

Ravi ensures every sponsorship application meets Home Office requirements, providing meticulous documentation support to candidates and employers.

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Natasha Kowalski

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Natasha sources exceptional candidates across Technology and Digital sectors, using data-driven methods to identify the right fit every time.

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Ben Griffiths

Business Development Manager

Ben builds and nurtures relationships with new employer partners, expanding FC200's reach across the UK's most dynamic industries.

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Fatima Al-Hassan

Recruitment Coordinator

Fatima keeps our recruitment operations running smoothly, coordinating candidate journeys from first contact to successful placement.

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Oliver Sinclair

Operations Manager

Oliver oversees the day-to-day operations of First Central 200, ensuring our processes, systems, and standards remain best-in-class.

What Drives Us

Our Values

Integrity

We operate with complete transparency — with candidates, employers, and each other.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in every placement, every check, every interaction.

Inclusion

We believe the best talent comes from everywhere. Diversity is not a policy — it is our practice.

Commitment

We are with you for the long term. Our relationships outlast individual placements.