Evelina Samuels
Managing Director
Evelina is a recruitment leader with a rare mix of commercial acumen, emotional intelligence and creative instinct. With almost two decades in the industry, she has led senior and executive appointments that have shaped high-performing HR and leadership teams within a diverse mix of values-driven organisations of varying scale and complexity.
As the driving force behind Samuels Donegan’s operations, Evelina continues to build on operational excellence and innovation. The use of best-in-class tools and systems has shaped a firm known for its precision, creativity and consistently exceptional customer experience. As Co-Founder of Samuels Donegan, Evelina has redefined what great recruitment looks like - elevating the experience for clients and candidates alike. Her approach is deliberate and deeply personal. She listens closely, challenges thoughtfully and always seeks the human story behind the brief. Evelina is driven by genuine curiosity about people, known for her warmth, composure, and ability to build trust quickly and deeply. Evelina’s belief is simple: recruitment done well can change the trajectory of both people and businesses. It’s this belief that has shaped Samuels Donegan into a values-led firm trusted by leaders who want more than a transactional search partner.
