The Team

First Point Partners was founded in 2019. We offer bespoke executive search and talent solutions across the full private equity cycle.

Anna Bebel

Co-Founder
Anna is passionate about building long-standing relationships and delivering high-quality service to private equity clients. She focuses her time on portfolio level executive search, ESG related roles and supporting local investment talent across Europe & the MENA region in building out their best teams.
Her professional background includes McKinsey (Research) and dk Executive Search (Private Equity Portfolio Recruitment). Her most recent experience prior to founding First Point Partners was in London as a Consultant at PER – a global private equity recruitment firm. Here, she was responsible for single-handedly building out the CEE desk and delivered on searches across the full investment spectrum: private equity, sovereign wealth, family offices and ESG & Impact focused funds.
Outside of work Anna’s passion is swimming and exploring good restaurants. She is a true lover of fine-dining and travels for food and wine across Europe.
Anna holds a BA in Psychology and Management from Kozminski University and splits her time between Warsaw and Dubai.
  • Investment Associate at CEE Focused Investment Fund (~€7bn AUM)
  • Investment Manager at Mid-Market CEE Investment Fund (~€1.3bn AUM)
  • Investment Manager at Global Infrastructure Investment Fund (~£9bn AUM)
  • Strategy Director at SaaS Based Technology Solution Provider (Portfolio Company of Family Office with ~$4bn AUM)
  • Investment Analyst at Swiss Secondaries Fund (First Time Fund)
For further information and references please feel free to get in touch.
'“Anna presented an analytical and detailed approach to candidate sourcing. We were able to see lots of candidates in different companies that were outside of our immediate network and helped to make a decision out of a larger talent pool than we have expected"
Partner, mid-market focused investment fund.

''The support that Anna has provided since we started working together is second to none. She has made multiple, crucial hires for our company and will be our go to for all future recruitment needs.''
CEO, private equity backed portfolio company.

''Excellent work from Anna and Lika. We are lucky to have found you both and look forward to future cooperation!''
Managing Director, growth fund.

''Anna was recommended to us by a number of people in the industry. Fast turnaround times, constant communication and detailed presentation of each candidate. She did not disappoint - thank you!''
Country Director, private equity backed portfolio company.

''Anna's network across the Polish market is exceptional. I have worked with her for many years and continue to recommend her to everyone in my network who is looking to hire in the region.''
Principal, investment fund.

Lika Petitt

Co-Founder
Lika primarily loves helping people. She focuses her time on supporting private equity funds establish or grow their investment teams, origination & research functions, and investor relations placements across Europe & the MENA region.
Her work experience is London based and spans Walker Hamill (Executive Search), GLG (Expert Network Research & Business Development), Pantheon (Investor Relations) and Chiltern Capital (Origination & Fundraising). She has been on all sides of the recruitment process – as an external recruiter, as a candidate and working in a fund to screen talent. Her professional experience brings a 360° view of the full recruitment process and gives her a greater understanding of private equity fund hiring needs.
When not at work she is practising yoga, volunteering at her local hospital and studying to become an accredited clinical psychologist.
Lika holds a MSc in Neuroscience & Psychology from King’s College London and BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Exeter University. She is based in London and travels frequently to Warsaw.
  • Investor Relations Analysts & Associates at International Healthcare Fund (~€3.4bn AUM)
  • Investment Analyst at European Technology Focused Fund (~PLN 2.7bn)
  • Investment Analyst at Global Infrastructure Investment Fund (~£9bn AUM)
  • Strategic/Operating Partner at International Healthcare Fund (~€3.4bn AUM)
  • Country Director at Enterprise Technology Solutions Provider(Portfolio Company of PE investor with ~$150bn AUM)
For further information and references please feel free to get in touch.
''Every time we receive a CV from Lika, we know there is a very high likelihood this candidate will get hired by us. Thank you for what you do and for hiring so many people in our team!''
HR Director, global investment fund.

''Lika really 'gets' us. She presents strong candidates quickly when we are running a process and even keeps us updated on market dynamics when we are not hiring. She openly shares her network and has broached introductions with other members of the investment community to help us become more established in a region we previously had no presence in. She is not your typical recruiter and continues to add value long after formal hiring.''
Partner, investment fund.

''Lika is excellent. A very intuitive individual who has the emotional intelligence of people twice her age in this industry. I trust her completely to find me the best people in the market. Thank you!''
Partner, investment fund.

''We are very happy with the quality of the candidates and would like to thank Lika and Anna for their support and understanding throughout the process. We will come back to them next year when we look to hire again.'
Managing Director, investment fund.

''First Point Partners came highly recommended to us. They ran a smooth, efficient process. In the span of a few weeks I had given out offers to two candidates. Lika had not only found me the exact person I was looking for, but presented another individual opportunistically who could really add value to our team.''
CEO, private equity backed portfolio company.

Martyna Mazik Padros

Consultant
Martyna joined the team in 2023 bringing 7+ years of professional experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, PWC and the Royal Bank of Scotland across human resources, administration, and business development functions. Throughout her career, Martyna has showcased exceptional communication and interpersonal skills which have been instrumental in collaborating with cross-functional teams, building strong relationships with stakeholders and fostering a positive work culture.
Recognizing that diversity and inclusion are vital components of success, Martyna actively focuses on supporting private equity funds in hiring diversity candidates across Europe.
She enjoys immersing herself in different cultures, exploring local markets, and collaborating with professionals from various backgrounds. Martyna speaks fluent Polish, English and is conversational in Spanish, Chinese and French.
She has a passion for wine and embraces a frequent traveler lifestyle. Martyna has an MSc in Economics from Kozminski University and a BSc in Economics from Wroclaw University. She currently splits her time between Madrid, Warsaw, and London.

Ihor Nesmianovych

Researcher
Ihor is passionate about working with data as well as people. Before joining First Point Partners as a Researcher in 2022, he worked across various marketing and business development roles. He predominantly focuses his time on collating extensive research to provide private equity funds with greater insight into hiring trends, diversity challenges and the international candidate landscape.
An avid learner of languages, Ihor speaks fluent Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, English and is conversational in German. He enjoys being able to meet people from diverse backgrounds across Europe. Detail orientated to a fault; he takes great satisfaction translating raw data into tangible metrics for our clients.
When not analysing data on excel, Ihor is found honing his more creative skills across photography, art and theatre.
Ihor is due to graduate with a BSc in Accounting & Finance from Kozminski University. He currently splits his time between Warsaw and London.
  • Investor Relations Analysts & Associates at International Healthcare Fund (~€3.4bn AUM)
  • Investment Analyst at European Technology Focused Fund (~PLN 2.7bn)
  • Investment Analyst at Global Infrastructure Investment Fund (~£9bn AUM)
  • Strategic/Operating Partner at International Healthcare Fund (~€3.4bn AUM)
  • Country Director at Enterprise Technology Solutions Provider(Portfolio Company of PE investor with ~$150bn AUM)
For further information and references please feel free to get in touch.
''Every time we receive a CV from Lika, we know there is a very high likelihood this candidate will get hired by us. Thank you for what you do and for hiring so many people in our team!''
HR Director, global investment fund.

''Lika really 'gets' us. She presents strong candidates quickly when we are running a process and even keeps us updated on market dynamics when we are not hiring. She openly shares her network and has broached introductions with other members of the investment community to help us become more established in a region we previously had no presence in. She is not your typical recruiter and continues to add value long after formal hiring.''
Partner, investment fund.

''Lika is excellent. A very intuitive individual who has the emotional intelligence of people twice her age in this industry. I trust her completely to find me the best people in the market. Thank you!''
Partner, investment fund.

''We are very happy with the quality of the candidates and would like to thank Lika and Anna for their support and understanding throughout the process. We will come back to them next year when we look to hire again.'
Managing Director, investment fund.

''First Point Partners came highly recommended to us. They ran a smooth, efficient process. In the span of a few weeks I had given out offers to two candidates. Lika had not only found me the exact person I was looking for, but presented another individual opportunistically who could really add value to our team.''
CEO, private equity backed portfolio company.

Michelle Sanguyo-Reyes

Operations Executive
Michelle is an integral part of our team having joined in 2023 to assist with the operational running of the business.
She brings extensive professional experience across marketing, administration, operations, and HR. When not at streamlining our CRM, Michelle is found either in the kitchen whipping up something sweet and tasty or in nature enjoying the great outdoors.
Michelle has a BA in Mass Communication from Pamantasan University. She is based full time in Dubai.
  • Investor Relations Analysts & Associates at International Healthcare Fund (~€3.4bn AUM)
  • Investment Analyst at European Technology Focused Fund (~PLN 2.7bn)
  • Investment Analyst at Global Infrastructure Investment Fund (~£9bn AUM)
  • Strategic/Operating Partner at International Healthcare Fund (~€3.4bn AUM)
  • Country Director at Enterprise Technology Solutions Provider(Portfolio Company of PE investor with ~$150bn AUM)
For further information and references please feel free to get in touch.
''Every time we receive a CV from Lika, we know there is a very high likelihood this candidate will get hired by us. Thank you for what you do and for hiring so many people in our team!''
HR Director, global investment fund.

''Lika really 'gets' us. She presents strong candidates quickly when we are running a process and even keeps us updated on market dynamics when we are not hiring. She openly shares her network and has broached introductions with other members of the investment community to help us become more established in a region we previously had no presence in. She is not your typical recruiter and continues to add value long after formal hiring.''
Partner, investment fund.

''Lika is excellent. A very intuitive individual who has the emotional intelligence of people twice her age in this industry. I trust her completely to find me the best people in the market. Thank you!''
Partner, investment fund.

''We are very happy with the quality of the candidates and would like to thank Lika and Anna for their support and understanding throughout the process. We will come back to them next year when we look to hire again.'
Managing Director, investment fund.

''First Point Partners came highly recommended to us. They ran a smooth, efficient process. In the span of a few weeks I had given out offers to two candidates. Lika had not only found me the exact person I was looking for, but presented another individual opportunistically who could really add value to our team.''
CEO, private equity backed portfolio company.
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