JDF Network - About Us

We are leaders in our industry

In an operating landscape marked by flux and uncertainty, we enable powerful partnerships that safeguard reputation, embed resilience and enhance ROI.

OUR APPROACH

We bring talent and culture together in perfect partnership.

We are a small executive search agency with a global voice in luxury, fashion and beauty. For us, every search is personal. Our approach is deliberate and deeply collaborative, honouring each client’s culture and vision, each candidate’s dreams and ambitions.

WHAT SETS US APART

Our strategic focus

Strategy informs every search. Before we begin, we rigorously research our clients’ most pressing priorities and long-term targets in order to pair them with the perfect talent.

Our flexible format

We place a premium on flexibility and mobility. We offer both short and long-term opportunities, and consciously build diversity and inclusivity into our process.

Our global footprint

We operate across geographies, drawing on a rich and wide-ranging pool of talent. While our current focus is in London, Paris, Milan, US and APAC, we’re always broadening our horizons in search of new talent.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

As a team, we’re a little obsessed with the luxury industry. We pour this passion into each search to find the world’s most dynamic individuals and connect them to the perfect opportunity.

We’re excited by the changes in our industry and determined to contribute to its growth and continued reinvention. To do this, we build and maintain close relationships with both clients and candidates, anticipating their needs and honouring their ambitions.

Lisa Wise

Director of Fashion

Before transitioning into luxury global recruitment, Lisa excelled in the luxury fashion industry, building and leading Buying, Merchandising, and Product Development teams at prestigious brands like Prada Group, Bally, and Aquascutum. Over the past 30 years Lisa’s natural warmth, creativity, and strength in product management and leadership have given her deep insights and a passion for the industry.

These solid foundations mean Lisa understands what makes for a successful, cohesive team, and this enabled her to segue seamlessly into JDF, where she now works on senior leadership roles for high-profile brands.

She is dedicated and passionate about supporting her client’s ambitions to grow thriving, successful teams. At the same time, she understands her candidates, and supports their career growth in the luxury industry.

When not working furiously on her client briefs, Lisa enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly long walks on the beach or in some of London’s beautiful parks.

Jocelyne Fulton

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE SEARCH: FASHION AND BEAUTY

Jocelyne is passionate about connecting talented individuals with inspiring work environments to achieve long-term success. With over 15 years’ experience owning and leading a search and selection agency, her reputation has been built on trust and integrity.

Jocelyne has sustained deep, abiding relationships with industry leaders and their teams. The success of both brands and candidates is her sole motivation. Her natural ability, original approach and eye for detail enable her to introduce top talent to any search.

Having served 10 years at Christian Dior in a senior leadership position and with her early years within retail at Club 21, she has unparalleled insight and understanding of the industry. Her vast knowledge and network bring ease and insight to every search.

She was educated at the Lycée Français in London and this instilled in her an international mindset and a craving for cultural diversity. A confessed workaholic, she is also a dedicated mother of two boys, a dog and a cat. She most enjoys time off with family and friends, in beautiful environments.

Alice Valentine

Director Beauty & Fashion

Alice is one of London’s most trusted and respected head-hunters for the beauty, fashion and luxury sectors. With almost two decades of experience as a specialist within the sector, Alice is focussed on board-level and global leadership searches across group, founder-led, PLC and private equity backed businesses.

Before joining JDF Network, Alice held key roles for some of the world’s leading executive search firms as well as in-house for global luxury brands such as Farfetch and Selfridges.

As a passionate believer of diversity driving sustainable businesses, she has been responsible for the organisational development of existing and future functions; creating processes for candidate experience; safeguarding the brand experience to enhance talent attraction and acquisition; and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships. With a natural aptitude for understanding people, combined with a strong commercial acumen, she delivers a highly strategic approach to her clients.

Alice attended Newcastle University where she earned her Bsc Honours Marketing. When not working, she can be found cooking, boxing, or hiking.

2008

Founded

20+

Years of experience

15+

Countries we operate in

500+

Placements at executive level

What people say about us

“JDF network impressed me on multiple levels. Great partnership and looking forward to future collaborations.”

“It is a great pleasure working with Jocelyne Fulton and her team at JDF Network. Jocelyne has a broad network and a true understanding of our sector; she makes it her business to understand both the needs of the role in depth, as well as the culture of the company. She works continuously to ensure the appropriate calibre of candidates are put forward; Jocelyne also understands the value of introducing high potentials from varied backgrounds, where appropriate.”

“I have found the communication to always be open and honest; it is a great pleasure to work with JDF and I look forward to a continued partnership.”

“I have had a long-standing relationship with the team who have great industry knowledge and experience from working within luxury brands themselves. They will always balance the needs of both the client and the candidate not letting unnecessary processes get in the way of achieving the correct outcome.  

They adapt to you, your requirements and are as flexible as needed. They take time to understand the hard skills, soft skills, exact culture fit and to also understand the motivation behind the engagement.”

“I have had the privilege to be identified as a candidate for a recent search led by Jocelyne Fulton at JDFNetwork. We had had contact over the years and I always enjoyed our exchanges. Jocelyne was always spot on with regards to the opportunities that might hold interest for me and be a good fit for her clients. Luckily, on this occasion, the timing was also absolutely right and we were able to go to the end of the hiring process.
I appreciate Jocelyne’s straightforward, honest and respectful approach. She keeps a balanced view regarding the interest of her clients and that of the candidates and always strives to find the right balance between both. As a result, the recruiting process is smooth, trustful, and efficient. We were able to conclude the discussions within less than a month for a C-Suite position involving a relocation. I am grateful for her professionalism, her availability, and her sensitivity to what matters to the people involved. I naturally would recommend her highly and seek to work with her, when the opportunity presents itself, to build my future organisation .”

“I have worked with Jocelyne for over a decade, both as a candidate and as an employer looking to source Senior level hires and she is without doubt one of the best! She is fully invested in understanding your brand and the role, but crucially also the fit of candidate to company. This results in a shortlist of excellent profiles and ensures longevity from the resulting hire.”

“I have known Jocelyne Fulton for over 8 years, we have collaborated on many searches, each one diligently, thoughtfully and efficiently. Jocelyne has always been honest, transparent, and very fast in understanding the cultural fit. Over the years we worked on many different jobs globally, different levels and requirements but each one the process was delivered with the same individual approach. Jocelyne and her team provided a truly professional service, that was timely, detailed, and “always available”, a combination of key elements that is incredibly difficult to find in our sector. Quality of candidates and their network always exceeded expectations in very difficult circumstances.”

“As a Client, she is responsive and professional in delivery. Jocelyne knows the luxury industry and the key players very well, and is therefore efficient and effective in her recruitment strategy. She knows and identifies relevant, high-calibre candidates for the role, with care to propose a cross-section of interesting talent. She oversees the process from end-to-end, ensuring the client’s strategic needs and key milestones are met. She is a trusted collaborator with successful outcomes.
As a candidate it is a pleasure and a reassurance to work with Jocelyne. She is thoroughly professional and has solid industry connections. She has a strategic perspective when assessing candidates and briefs, taking the time and asking the right questions to understand a candidate’s background, strengths and motivations in the context of an important career move. During the process, Jocelyne is always present and available, and works tirelessly to achieve the best outcome for both candidate and client. She builds enduring relationships.”

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