Kayley Haythornthwaite

Kayley is Joint Managing Director at Sewell Wallis, overseeing senior finance and executive recruitment across South and West Yorkshire. With more than 15 years of experience recruiting into the region's finance market, including nearly a decade specialising at senior level, she has built one of the strongest networks across industry, practice and not-for-profit.

Kayley recruits senior finance professionals and executive leaders across a wide range of disciplines, partnering closely with businesses on strategic hires that shape leadership teams and support growth. Her extensive network and honest approach have made her a trusted recruitment partner to many of the region’s leading businesses.

Alongside her recruitment work, Kayley plays a key role in leading Sewell Wallis and supporting the development of the team. Known for her straightforward approach and commercial mindset, she is passionate about building relationships that stick and maintaining the high standards the business is known for across the Yorkshire market.