Meet The Team

Simone Stewart is a visionary consultant dedicated to empowering enterprises for the future through sustainable growth, adaptive strategies, and a client-centred approach. With over 20 years of leadership and management experience spanning the UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean, she has established herself as a trusted authority in business expansion and strategic innovation.
 

“Recognised for her unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, Simone has been featured in Forbes for Global Ethics Day, as well as featured in The Education View and CEO Scoop.”

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She is also highlighted in The Good Ones, a book that celebrates her dedication to responsible leadership and her courage to uphold integrity in business.
 

Her expertise is navigating complex challenges, driving operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams. With a strong foundation in strategic planning and business optimisation, she fosters resilience, embraces change, and crafts tailored solutions that enhance performance and sustain a competitive edge. As the founder of IDEALIA Consulting, Simone champions ethical leadership, innovation, and adaptability, helping businesses achieve sustainable success while delivering impactful, client-focused results in a rapidly evolving global market.

Robin Jackson is our UK Partner Recruitment Specialist, focusing on Legal and Healthcare roles across the UK, Australia, and the US, with expansion into the UAE commencing in 2026. With more than 20 years of experience in executive recruitment, Robin brings exceptional expertise and insight, delivering tremendous value as our trusted UK partner.

 

As founder of Richard Clarke Legal and in strategic alliance with IDEALIA Consulting, Robin brings a reputation for excellence and trusted references to every engagement. He specialises in sourcing top‑tier legal talent, particularly partner‑level and senior appointments, and in supporting healthcare organisations with highly skilled professionals for both clinical and leadership roles.

 

Robin’s approach is defined by meticulous attention to detail, ethical practice, and a passion for building cross‑border partnerships. His global reach ensures clients benefit from candidates who combine technical expertise with cultural fit, strengthening teams in complex international environments.

 

Through his collaboration with IDEALIA Consulting, Robin continues to expand opportunities for firms and organisations across multiple jurisdictions, delivering recruitment solutions that are both strategic and personal.

Veronica Ortiz is our UAE Partner, bringing a Human Resources degree and over a decade of global recruitment experience to IDEALIA Consulting.

 

As Director of OG Talent, Veronica has built a reputation for crafting innovative strategies and fostering a culture of excellence. She specialises in connecting Allied Health professionals and General Practitioners with career opportunities across Australia, while also supporting clients with access to both active and passive talent through customised recruitment solutions.

 

Veronica’s career spans multiple industries and geographies. She has held senior talent roles with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Vodafone, and Hays, where she sourced, attracted, and retained exceptional talent, developed graduate programs, and built strong employer brands. Earlier in her career, she worked internationally as a Business Development Manager at ASAP Worldwide, leading projects across Peru, Mozambique, Mexico, Lebanon, and Turkey, and collaborating with both public and private sector leaders.

 

Her approach is defined by long‑term relationship building, meticulous attention to client needs, and a passion for connecting people with opportunities that transform careers. With IDEALIA Consulting, Veronica extends her expertise to the UAE market from 2026, strengthening our global reach in Legal and Healthcare recruitment and ensuring clients benefit from her proven ability to deliver outstanding results.

R. Moses Thomas is our Singapore Partner, bringing more than 30 years of global expertise in financial management, international arbitration, and corporate transformation.

 

Moses has advised clients worldwide on strengthening monetary policies, implementing best‑practice processes, and achieving sustainable growth. His experience spans arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising facilitation, and real estate projects, alongside certification auditing for ISO 42001:2023 AIMS Lead Auditing. He is recognised for introducing initiatives that improve transparency, reduce expenses, increase productivity, and enhance client support across complex portfolios.

 

He has successfully negotiated legal documents such as MOAs and MOUs, overseen capital expenditure processes, and built strategic partnerships with service providers and vendors. His work includes conducting due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, managing outsourced services, and collaborating with government representatives to deliver tailored financial solutions.

 

In addition to his financial and arbitration expertise, Moses is a certified AI auditor. Beginning in 2026, he will lead IDEALIA’s online AI workshops and auditing practice, guiding clients through responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and ensuring compliance with emerging standards.

 

Specialties:

•  Certification auditing for ISO 42001:2023 AIMS Lead Auditing

•  AI auditing and workshops (from 2026)

 

With his depth of experience and forward‑looking expertise in AI, R. Moses Thomas strengthens IDEALIA Consulting’s presence in Singapore and positions the firm at the forefront of global recruitment, arbitration, and AI governance.