Tom Upson is a Managing Director at Carpenter Farraday and Head of the Wealth Management practice. Since joining the firm in 2010, Tom has played a central role in establishing and leading its UK Wealth Management and Private Banking offering, shaping Carpenter Farraday’s presence across the UK and , EMEA, Asia and the US.
Tom specialises in front-office executive search across private banks, wealth management firms and family offices, appointing senior leaders, high-performing advisers and asset-gathering teams. This work spans mid-level to board-level mandates, with deep expertise in relationship-led appointments, senior leadership searches and coordinated team moves.
Recognised as one of Spear’s Magazine’s Top Headhunters in the wealth management sector, Tom brings more than sixteen years of specialist experience and is widely regarded for his understanding of the market, his discretion and his long-standing client relationships. Tom’s track record includes supporting both international institutions and boutique firms with strategic hiring aligned to growth, succession and client acquisition.
With an approach grounded in market insight and behavioural judgement, Tom brings a detailed understanding of the capabilities required to serve high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients over the long term.