Catherine Sharp

Catherine is a Senior Consultant at Leaman Consulting, recruiting for family offices, private households and Principals. She focuses on Private PA and senior private support appointments, working closely with clients to understand their individual requirements, family dynamics and expectations, ensuring every search is handled with discretion, precision and care.

She has built a strong reputation for her ability to operate confidently within highly confidential environments, where trust and judgement are paramount. Catherine is particularly skilled at identifying candidates who can thrive in complex private settings, where roles often extend beyond traditional PA responsibilities and require emotional intelligence, adaptability and absolute discretion.

With an intuitive and highly personable approach, Catherine is known for understanding the subtle nuances of both clients and candidates. She takes the time to assess not only experience and capability, but also personality, communication style and long-term compatibility, ensuring placements are sustainable and successful.

Catherine has a Master’s degree in Television and Current Affairs Journalism, bringing a strong academic foundation to her work alongside a natural interest in people and communication. This blend of analytical thinking and interpersonal awareness underpins her thoughtful and methodical approach to recruitment.

Her focus is on making carefully considered, well-matched introductions for private environments where trust, judgement, discretion and chemistry are essential.