Hannah Cleaton-Roberts
Executive Coach
Hannah combines executive coaching with more than 13 years' experience as an EY Partner, bringing first-hand experience and insight into the leadership demands of professional services. Having led complex international client engagements and senior tax teams across the UK and Europe, she understands the challenges of balancing technical excellence with leadership, commercial responsibility and people development.
Country: United Kingdom
Sector experience: Financial Services
Background & Experience
Before becoming an executive coach, Hannah spent 13 years as a Partner at EY, specialising in insurance tax. Alongside leading the firm's UK and European insurance tax teams, she managed major multi-jurisdictional projects and large client account teams in one of the most intellectually demanding areas of professional services. Throughout her career she developed a strong reputation for mentoring and developing people, supporting progression from graduate level through to partnership. She has also experienced the realities of combining senior leadership with parenthood, working part-time for much of her time as a partner.
Who Hannah Works With
Hannah works with senior leaders, partners and high-potential professionals, particularly those operating in technically complex or highly regulated environments. She is especially effective with leaders stepping into broader leadership roles, balancing delivery with people leadership or navigating the competing demands of career progression and family life. Alongside her wider executive coaching practice, she has a particular interest in supporting working parents and helping women sustain ambitious careers while leading fulfilling lives.
Coaching Style
Hannah's coaching is thoughtful, supportive and grounded in positive psychology. She creates a trusted environment where honest reflection and constructive challenge sit side by side, enabling clients to build greater self-awareness while developing practical strategies for change. With a background in mathematics and complex advisory work, she particularly enjoys working with intellectually curious leaders, helping them broaden their perspective, reconnect with their ambitions and translate insight into meaningful action.
Clients
Hannah has coached leaders across financial services, professional services, retail and the arts. Representative clients include Schroders, Deloitte, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Jupiter Asset Management, Blackrock, OC&C, Bird and Bird, Pandora, Kingsley Napley and DWS.
Qualifications & Credentials
Hannah is a member of the Association for Coaching and has completed the Professional Coach Recognition Programme (PCRP), accredited by the Association for Coaching and recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management. Her qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.
Great experience, allowed me to pause and reflect on thoughts and emotions that I have neglected or ignored. Pushed me to face my struggles and explore opportunities for change.
Very personalised service, tailored to your needs. Provides a safe environment to share your thoughts and opinions without fear of judgment or negative consequences.