Rustum serves as Group Director at Mercuri Urval, based in the firm's London office. In his leadership role, he heads the global Mercuri Urval value proposition on Leadership Advisory, Executive Search, and Leadership Assessment.
With an extensive track record in executive search, leadership and organisational development, Rustum has led numerous high-impact projects globally across industries such as Financial Services, FinTech, Technology, and Private Equity. His expertise and strategic insights have consistently delivered measurable improvements in organisational effectiveness.
Rustum is a distinguished member of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) and serves as the Chair for the London Chapter. He also leads the ESG & Climate Risk working group for PRMIA, contributing to the advancement of risk management practices and sustainability initiatives within the industry.
Passionate about community development, Rustum volunteers as a Colts Cricket Coach, supporting the English Cricket Board's (ECB) efforts to nurture young talent and promote diversity in sports.