We are pleased to share Holly Payne has been appointed as Head of Recruitment, reinforcing our commitment to empowering entrepreneurial talent and expanding our pioneering platform model.
Dow Schofield Watts’ platform has been designed specifically for owner-managers and entrepreneurs. With teams embedded across the UK, DSW offers national coverage with the intimacy of a boutique firm, along with international reach through its role as a founding member of Pandea Global M&A, a network covering more than 30 countries.
In her new role, Holly will lead the firm’s recruitment strategy, playing a key role in building the firm’s brand and attracting ambitious professionals who want to excel and deliver real impact to their clients.
Holly brings over a decade of experience and a proven track record in identifying and promoting high-performing individuals and their teams. She began her career at Alexander Mann, before holding senior roles at McKinsey and Deloitte.
Having seen the positive impact of the firm’s disruptive approach first-hand, Holly will be instrumental in driving Pathway to Partner, DSW’s unique programme designed to mentor and support future partners as they build and scale their own businesses.
This latest senior appointment follows a period of growth for the DSW team, with recent new joiners including Finance Executive, Carla Taylor, and Marketing Executive, William Corlett-Moss. The firm’s Marketing and Brand Manager, Katie Walton, was also recently promoted to Head of Marketing.
Holly Payne, Head of Recruitment at Dow Schofield Watts, said: “At DSW, we look for individuals with an entrepreneurial drive to deliver the highest quality experience for their clients. My role is key in developing, empowering and mentoring that talent to give them the freedom to thrive within the group.
“Our Pathway to Partner programme is a perfect example of how we’re opening the door for ambitious individuals to take control of their careers and ultimately run their own businesses.”
Shru Morris, CEO of Dow Schofield Watts, added: “At DSW, we’ve built a business that enables entrepreneurial talent to thrive. Holly’s experience, energy and deep understanding of the recruitment market will be instrumental in helping us grow our network of pioneers and ensure DSW continues to attract and empower the very best professionals in the industry”.
DSW Capital, the business advisory platform behind Dow Schofield Watts and DR Solicitors, has delivered resilient results for its half year ending 30th September 2025, reflecting the scalability of its pioneering model.
