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Rachel Knight-Ruffles MIRP CertRP

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VP Business Development at CNA USA Executive Search
📍 Banstead, England, United Kingdom

With over 30 years in recruitment, Rachel is a VP of Business Development at CNA USA Executive Search. She specializes in placing senior-level talent in the life sciences and nonprofit sectors. Colleagues describe her as a strong-willed, passionate, and positive leader.

Outside of her executive search work, Rachel values family and taking time to disconnect. She recently shared her experience of trying to fully unplug during a family cruise, highlighting the importance of personal time and being present with loved ones.

Rachel is currently partnered with Sharron Cox to expand the CNA International executive search franchise from the UK into the US market.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
VP Business Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Banstead, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Rachel shows up

Example Driven
Appreciative
Fair-minded

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Rachel cares about

Life Sciences Talent
She specializes in finding high-impact professionals for life science and medtech companies, focusing on roles that drive innovation and organizational growth.
Nonprofit Leadership
Partners with nonprofits to find purpose-driven professionals, particularly fundraisers, who build meaningful relationships and deliver lasting results for the organization's mission.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
VP Business Development
CNA USA Executive Search
6-2013 - 6-2025
Executive Operations Manager
Tate Recruitment
5-2010 - 5-2013
Senior Branch Manager
Office Angels
2-2009 - 5-2010
Recruitment Consultant
Team24
12-2008 - 2-2009
Senior Branch Manager
Huntress
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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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