From Field to Firm

Following our recent campaign, which looks at the parallels between CEOs and professional athletes, we held a mirror to our own people to delve a bit deeper. Featuring: Associate General Counsel, Portia Thornhill. Portia represented Durham University for lacrosse and tennis. Partner, Craig Rich. Craig earned a baseball scholarship at the University of Oklahoma and played throughout college.  Consultant, Dorian Isaacson. Dorian’s background is in swimming. He’s represented South Africa internationally and holds SA records. From representing the Midlands and the University of Bath at netball, to rowing at Henley, Manager Catherine Long has excelled across the board. Manager, James Tapper, represented his county for cricket in New Zealand. Head of Marketing, Emma Windsor, has played high-level tennis from aged 14 and received a full tennis scholarship to university in the States. Partner Danielle Croucher. Danielle played semi-professional football (soccer) and badminton.

How do our team get into the game? Watch to find out.

As Partner Craig Rich aptly puts it: "It's not the best team that wins, it's the team that plays best".

Coping with pressure is a critical part of playing sport to a high level and it's a critical part of business, too.

"Failure is inevitable, and it makes you more human, humble and able to identify with people". Well said, Portia.

Ultimately, in both sports and business, "You've got to be fearless ... It isn't easy. If it was easy, everybody would do it", says Partner Craig Rich. And he's right, our team are one bold group of individuals.

From Field to Firm highlights exactly why so many people at Elixirr have played sport to a high level. They all share in a passion, dedication and "fire in the belly" that leads to greatness at whatever they try their hand at.