Steven Le Hellidu is a Partner based in Kingsley Gate’s London office, where he leads the development and strategic expansion of the firm’s Global Insurance practice. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in executive search, Steven is widely regarded as a trusted advisor within the Lloyd’s and broader (re)insurance markets, having built an extensive international network across the UK, Middle East, Asia, and the United States.

Throughout his career, Steven has established a strong reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions to board-level executives, CEOs, and senior leadership teams. He partners closely with both business and functional leaders to support critical hiring mandates, offering strategic insight and market intelligence alongside execution. His work spans the full talent lifecycle—from identifying and developing emerging talent through to advising on complex C-suite and board-level appointments.

Steven’s sector expertise encompasses insurance, reinsurance, captive, offshore, and the wider financial services landscape. He is particularly recognised for his ability to navigate complex, highly regulated environments, aligning talent strategies with evolving market dynamics, regulatory expectations, and organisational growth objectives.

In addition to his advisory capabilities, Steven brings a strong track record of building and scaling high-performing search platforms. Prior to joining the firm, he spent eight years as the Founding Partner of a market-leading executive search firm, where he was instrumental in establishing its market presence, driving international expansion, and delivering consistent growth.

At Kinglsey Gate, Steven plays a key role in shaping the firm’s global (re)insurance offering, leveraging his deep market expertise, extensive network, and commercial insight to support clients in securing leadership talent that drives long-term value.