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).

Deborah Kester

Investor

Head of People at Balderton Capital

London Area, United Kingdom

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.

Experience

Balderton CapitalHead of Peoplecurrent2025 — present
Firefly CapitalHead of People2023 — 2025
UK SportDirector - People2021 — 2023
10000BlackInternsPeople Consultant2021Greater London, 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

Education

Middlesex UniversityMA, Human Resource Management2003 — 2004
The University of ManchesterBSc, Psychology1996 — 1999

Skills & more

Human Resources (HR)Talent Management24Human Resources15Employee Relations15Employee Engagement6Graduate Recruitment4Recruiting10Performance Management3Personnel Management10Interviews5Succession Planning2Employer Branding1

+9 more

OnboardingSourcingHR ManagementHR Business PartneringHR StrategyPeopleManagementLeadershipDiversity & Inclusion

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

Andrea Roda

Principal at Balderton Capital

Andrew Nutter

Principal at Balderton Capital

Andrew Wigfall

Executive in Residence at Balderton Capital

Annabel Guthe

Investor Relations Associate at Balderton Capital

Barney Hussey-Yeo

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).