Michael Tichband is a Research Partner at Phoenix Search, specialising in senior and executive-level appointments across banking and capital markets in Ireland, The UK, EMEA, and The US.

Originally from Australia, Michael bring international perspective and a deep professional network built through living and working across Australia, the UK, and Ireland. He holds a degree in Sports Science and Business from Brunel University, London, and has over two decades of experience spanning agency recruitment and in-house talent acquisition.

Michael previously served as talent acquisition partner at State Street Ireland, where he led senior and executive hiring across Ireland, the UK and EMEA, and built and developed high-performing recruitment teams in both in-house and agency functions.