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Herminius Appoints General Sir Patrick Sanders as Non-Executive Chairman
London, 9 June 2025 – Herminius, the intelligence and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of General Sir Patrick Sanders as its Non-Executive Chairman, effective immediately.
Sir Patrick joins Herminius following a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years in the British Army, culminating in his most recent role as Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army. His leadership during a period of profound global transformation – marked by increasing geopolitical complexity, the return of state-on-state competition, and growing technological disruption – has made him one of the UK’s most respected strategic thinkers.
As Non-Executive Chairman, Sir Patrick will provide strategic guidance to the Herminius leadership team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth as a trusted advisor to corporate leaders, governments, and investors navigating uncertainty in today’s global environment.
Commenting on the appointment, Julius Cavendish, Managing Partner of Herminius, said:
“We are honoured to welcome Sir Patrick as Chairman. His deep strategic insight, operational experience, and principled leadership will be invaluable as we expand our support to clients confronting increasingly volatile and contested operating environments. His appointment marks an important milestone for Herminius as we enter our next phase of growth.”
Sir Patrick Sanders added:
“Herminius is a firm I admire for its integrity, discretion, and commitment to helping leaders make decisions that matter. I look forward to working with the outstanding team at Herminius to help clients meet the challenges of this new era.”
Partner Announcement
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Gabus as a Partner at Herminius, and a member of the Management Committee, with responsibility for strategy and business development.
Andrea works with clients across finance, not-for-profit, and the major economic sectors, providing insights and advice around issues such as anti-money laundering, financial crime, asset tracing, market entry, and geopolitical and reputational risk.
Before joining Herminius, Andrea Gabus held multiple roles across the Balkans, the Middle East, West Africa, and Southeast Asia, within financial services as well as the public sector.
“We are thrilled that Andrea is joining the Management Committee and becoming a Partner in Herminius,” Julius Cavendish, Managing Partner, said. “He has shown a strong commitment to helping financial institutions, MNCs and parts of the non-profit world to make better informed decisions on a wide range of issues, and will also play an important role in driving our growth plan.”
Herminius appoints Paul Habeshaw as Director of Japan Practice Lead
Herminius is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Habeshaw as Director of Japan Practice Lead, a significant milestone in the firm’s strategic expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paul brings to the role extensive experience and deep expertise in the Japanese market, where he has built a distinguished career advising on complex commercial and strategic issues. His in-depth knowledge of Japan’s business environment and its principal actors makes him uniquely qualified to lead Herminius’ growth in this key region.
Throughout his career, Paul has provided counsel on a wide range of issues including mergers and acquisitions, competitive strategy, market disruption, government policy, and political risk. He has held senior positions as a management consultant and executive within Japan’s strategic advisory sector, gaining exceptional insight into the country’s commercial and regulatory frameworks.
In his new role, Paul will lead the development of Herminius’ practice in Japan, working closely with clients to deliver tailored, actionable intelligence and strategic advice on their most pressing commercial challenges.
We are delighted to welcome Paul to the leadership team and look forward to the value his expertise will bring to our clients in Japan and beyond.
Herminius launches operations in Japan
Herminius is proud to announce the opening of its office in Japan, marking a significant step forward in the firm’s continued growth across key global markets.
Our presence in Japan strengthens our ability to serve Japanese clients more effectively while further expanding and deepening our established network within the country. The move reflects Herminius’ commitment to providing world-class advisory services that draw on a global network distinguished by its range, depth, and adaptability.
Herminius advises clients across a wide spectrum of challenges – from geopolitical and public policy developments, through to transactions, talent assessment, strategy, and disputes. Our multidisciplinary capabilities enable us to deliver clear, commercially-focused insight and advice across the full breadth of our clients’ strategic and operational needs.
The Japan practice will be led by Paul Habeshaw, whose extensive experience in the region provides clients with deep situational awareness and strategic clarity. Paul’s leadership will ensure Herminius is well-positioned to support Japanese and international clients operating in the region – identifying new opportunities, protecting value, and navigating complex negotiations.
The launch of Herminius Japan reflects our long-term investment in global client service and our ongoing mission to deliver clarity in complexity – wherever our clients operate.