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209 people in our graph share verified history with Deborah — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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About
Deborah Kester joined Balderton as Head of People in 2025, overseeing the firm's strategic and operational people agenda. She brings over 20 years of HR and talent management experience in financial services, including roles at Man Group, Firefly Capital, and UK Sport.
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Experience
- Balderton CapitalHead of Peoplecurrent2025 — present
- Firefly CapitalHead of People2023 — 2025
- UK SportDirector - People2021 — 2023
- 10000BlackInternsPeople Consultant2021London, England, United Kingdom
- Career BreakCareer transition2021
- Man GroupGlobal Head of Human Resources2013 — 2021
- Man GroupUK Head of Human Resources2013
- Man GroupGlobal HR Business Partner2005 — 2012London
- Man GroupRecruitment Officer2004 — 2005
- Compass GroupHR & Resourcing Officer2002 — 2004
- AndersenHR Graduate Trainee2001 — 2002
Skills & more
PeopleHuman Resources (HR)Talent Management24Human Resources15Employee Relations15Employee Engagement6Graduate Recruitment4Recruiting10Performance Management3Personnel Management10Interviews5Management3
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LeadershipSuccession PlanningEmployer BrandingOnboardingSourcingHR ManagementHR Business PartneringHR Strategy- Chartered MCIPD
From Deborah's professional profile.
Colleagues at Balderton Capital
Adam Critchley
Head of Compliance at Balderton Capital
Adrian Rainey
Operating Partner at Balderton Capital
Aidan Corbett
Investor at Balderton Capital
Alexander Bruehl
Investor at Point Nine Capital
Andrew Wigfall
Executive in Residence at Balderton Capital
Annabel Guthe
Investor Relations Associate at Balderton Capital
Barney Hussey-Yeo
Investor at Balderton Capital
Benjamina Bollag
Investor at Balderton Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Deborah Kester?
- Deborah Kester joined Balderton as Head of People in 2025, overseeing the firm's strategic and operational people agenda. She brings over 20 years of HR and talent management experience in financial services, including roles at Man Group, Firefly Capital, and UK Sport.
- Where does Deborah Kester work?
- Deborah Kester is Head of People at Balderton Capital.
- Where did Deborah Kester go to school?
- Deborah Kester studied at Middlesex University (MA, Human Resource Management); The University of Manchester (BSc, Psychology).
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Shared employers
Also worked at UK Sport1
Also worked at 10000BlackInterns1
Also worked at Man Group31
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