Who we are
ABOUT ORA TALENT
Founded by Elliot Dryden, Ora Talent is a premium executive search partner dedicated exclusively to the global commodities sector. Our vision is to bring a sharper, faster and more accountable model to the market. We bring deep sector knowledge and a practitioner's understanding of what it takes to build high-performing commodities organisations in today's complex and fast-moving markets.
"Ora" derives from the Latin translation of edge, representing the advantage we set out to create for our clients - talent that drives them ahead of the curve.
Our Founder's Journey
Elliot built and led a successful commodities practice at a previous executive search firm, where he developed an extensive track record of advising clients on senior and critical hires across the front, middle, and back office. His experience spans trading, risk, analytics, operations, finance, compliance, and technology, supporting organisations at every stage of growth—from emerging platforms to established global leaders.
With mandates delivered across major commodities hubs worldwide, we combine global reach with sector-specific insight. Our approach is highly consultative, grounded in long-term relationships, and focused on understanding both the commercial objectives and cultural dynamics of each client.
We pride ourselves on delivering thoughtful, precise, and discreet search solutions that help our clients build resilient, scalable teams and help exceptional talent find roles where they can make a meaningful impact.
The business operates with one clear principle: introductions should be earned. Every candidate introduced by Ora Talent is connected via referral - reducing hiring risk and ensuring cultural alignment.
What makes us
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OUR APPROACH
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Referral-Based Model: We start every search by tapping into a curated, trusted network built over years — not generic databases.
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Full-Cycle Search: From C-suite executive placements to niche trading technologists, we deliver with speed and precision.
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Commodities Expertise: Deep sector knowledge across trading, shipping, risk, tech, and transformation functions.
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Future-Facing Advisory: We offer more than hiring. Clients come to us for compensation insights, competitor intelligence, and fundraising introductions.
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