Chris Hulatt

Principal Consultant

I come from a Retained and Search background. One of my biggest passions is partnering with start-ups and scale-ups and helping them to attract the right people to drive their business forward. I consider myself an expert in client relations and process building, whilst continuously looking at ways to add value to an organization’s future. I’m often diving into self-learning opportunities, always striving to expand my knowledge and skills.

Kai Crayford

Founding Director

I started in recruitment in 2008, building a successful career within Infrastructure & Support. As I progressed, I discovered a knack for scaling and leading recruitment teams to success. The thing I enjoy most is working with innovative tech and people who have a passion for their craft. Now, my main focus is on developing new clients and working closely with my team to help them achieve their full potential.

Rachel Crayford

Director

I am Rachel, the Founding Director of Austin Werner, with a specialization in Accounts, Operations, and Finance. As a mother to two extraordinary children, I balance my professional ambitions with a strong commitment to fitness and maintaining a positive outlook. I am dedicated to expanding Austin Werner into a global tech recruitment agency, poised to connect premier talent with innovative opportunities in the web3 and blockchain sectors.

Harley

Office dog

Meet Harley, our office dog. Harley is a 2-year-old French Bulldog known for her bubbly personality and a fondness for mature cheese. Notably, Harley has been permanently immortalized on the Tezos blockchain through her own series of collectible NFTs.

Zoe

Executive Assistant

Hi, I am Zoe, the executive assistant to the founder of Austin Werner. I support our mission to connect exceptional talent with groundbreaking opportunities in the blockchain and Web3 space. My role is to ensure operations run smoothly and help drive the company’s efforts in building relationships and navigating this exciting, fast-evolving industry.

Harvey

Resource Consultant

Hi, I’m Harvey, a recruiter with 3 years of experience, currently a Resource Consultant at Austin Werner. I specialize in building high-impact teams in Blockchain, Web3, AI, Robotics, Trading, and FinTech. My approach goes beyond skills-matching; I align talent with company culture to ensure long-term success. With strategic insight and a people-first mindset, I help businesses grow through teams that innovate and thrive. Let’s build the future—together.