Ronel Lehmann is a respected commentator and employability expert, specialising in helping young people develop the skills, confidence and strategies to make the transition from education to employment. In 2016 he founded Finito, a unique coaching and mentoring business dedicated to helping first-time job hunters find meaningful careers.
In 2020 Ronel went on to launch Finito World magazine and The Employability News Channel, extending Finito’s mission of supporting young people into publishing and media.
Before establishing Finito, Ronel had a distinguished career in the City of London. His diverse roles spanned recruitment, stockbroking, and public relations, working with IPS Group, Citicorp Scrimgeour Vickers, McAvoy Wreford Bayley, and Citigate Dewe Rogerson.
He later founded his eponymously named marketing agency, which he successfully led for 26 years. During this time, Ronel earned recognition as one of the UK’s foremost communications experts, with a reputation for guiding clients through high-profile challenges and reputational crises.
Ronel regularly appears in...Ronel Lehmann is a respected commentator and employability expert, specialising in helping young people develop the skills, confidence and strategies to make the transition from education to employment. In 2016 he founded Finito, a unique coaching and mentoring business dedicated to helping first-time job hunters find meaningful careers.
In 2020 Ronel went on to launch Finito World magazine and The Employability News Channel, extending Finito’s mission of supporting young people into publishing and media.
Before establishing Finito, Ronel had a distinguished career in the City of London. His diverse roles spanned recruitment, stockbroking, and public relations, working with IPS Group, Citicorp Scrimgeour Vickers, McAvoy Wreford Bayley, and Citigate Dewe Rogerson.
He later founded his eponymously named marketing agency, which he successfully led for 26 years. During this time, Ronel earned recognition as one of the UK’s foremost communications experts, with a reputation for guiding clients through high-profile challenges and reputational crises.
Ronel regularly appears in the media, providing commentary to newspapers, online publications, and broadcast media. In 2014, he was invited to give evidence before the House of Commons’ Treasury Select Committee on SME bank lending, a cause he has long campaigned for.
He champions several institutions and charities including City of London School, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, The Griffin Institute, and the University of Buckingham.
Ronel is a Freeman of the City of London, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, a Founding Fellow of Conservative Friends of Education, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.READ MOREVIEW LESS
Finito, known as 'The Employability Specialists,' helps first-time job seekers move from education to employment by equipping them with the appropriate skills to enter the world of work successfully and confidently.
Founded by Ronel in 1988, Lehmann Communications PLC specialised in marketing communication services. Ronel established himself as a leader in the industry and was widely recognised as one of the UK's top crisis communication experts.
Citigate Dewe Rogerson is a global leader in the communications industry. The PR company serves over 500 clients from start-ups to some of the largest listed companies worldwide.
McAvoy Wreford Bayley
Account Executive
Jan 1988
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Aug 1988
London, UK
McAvoy Wreford Bayley was a leading corporate PR and communications firm in the 1980s.
Citicorp Scrimgeour Vickers
Stockbroker
Sep 1986
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Dec 1987
London, UK
During the London Stock Exchange's 'Big Bang' deregulation, Citibank acquired stakes in Scrimgeour Kemp-Gee and Vickers da Costa, leading to their merger as Citicorp Scrimgeour Vickers.
IPS Group is a global recruitment firm that specialises in careers in the financial and insurance industries. The group focuses on recruiting insurance, pension and finance professionals across all business functions.
E2E is a network of successful entrepreneurs who bring together other entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and professional service providers to exchange ideas.
In a debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 11th July 2023 on the subject of increasing UK employment through training, Siobhan Baillie MP said she had “set up the all-party parliamentary group on the future of employability to explore this issue further ... with my friend Ronel Lehmann, who founded Finito, which helps young people get work-ready.”
Ronel speaks to Sandro Forte as a guest on his podcast to discuss his concept behind Finito. Titled, 'Ronel Lehmann: Passion, integrity, trust', Ronel talks about the path that led him to establish the firm that specialises in helping young individuals find their way in business.
In this interview titled 'Can We Help Your Son or Daughter?', Ronel explores several topics, including his inspiration for launching Finito, the services offered, and the company's success stories.
Speaking to LBC Radio's business hour with Iain Dale, Ronel talks about young people and supporting them in developing a career and expanding their entrepreneurial thinking.
In an interview with Sunrise Radio, Ronel Lehmann discusses how to stand out from the crowd; coping with rejection; as well as looking for work in a pandemic.
In the article titled, 'Tis the season to give job seekers a break', Ronel talks about employment following the pandemic. He says: "I am campaigning for those who have kept their jobs during the pandemic to help one other person find work".
In this HEPI blog Ronel discusses the following subject 'Opinion: Allow more hours on unpaid internships while still being able to claim Jobseekers’ Allowance'.
Ronel looks at why it may be easy to be cynical as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he explores how a ‘London ad campaign could be a sign of things to come.' He hopes it will serve as an inspiration for young professionals and writes “...the business world is all about energy: if we go at things with the right attitude then there’s always a sense that we have won half the battle."
In an effort to remind us all to be kind, Ronel writes 'We live in interesting times, but kindness matters too.' He talks about launching Finito's publication, Finito World, as his attempt to connect young people with leaders.
In his City A.M. article titled 'Is entrepreneurship set to boom post-pandemic?' Ronel explores the new opportunities that might come about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finito World magazine is published by Ronel and his team at Finito. The publication was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020 and aims to show young professionals how to succeed, through the lens of industry leaders.
The John Carpenter Club is the alumni group of the City of London School. Known as Old Citizens, the former students are encouraged to connect and network through the association.
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) was founded in 1948 and has over 10,000 members who are professionals from all aspects of public relations. The body aims to raise standards and maintain best practices in the industry across the UK.
Conservative Friends of Education is an association of UK Conservative Party members and supporters, who believe in education as a tool to unleash the nation’s potential. Members either work in education or are professionals in other fields with a keen interest in the UK’s education system.
Ronel was recognised with The Freedom of the City of London. The Freedom is awarded to people who have achieved distinction in their field, contributed to public life, or given valuable service to London or the nation.
As part of the 695th Lord Mayor's Lectures, Ronel provides a practical overview of how to overcome adversity in a highly competitive world; achieve success by developing resilience; and embrace the new technologies which young people need to champion.
Ronel and Sophia Petrides were invited to take part in King's Business Club’s live webinar to discuss what it means to become more employable. Sharing their knowledge and tips, they also reveal elements of their own journey and what contributed to their success.
Located at Northwick Park in northwest London, The Griffin Institute is a leading centre for surgical training and medical research. The not-for-profit institute uses innovative solutions to improve and maximise patient benefits.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps children, babies and young people facing life-threatening illnesses and provides their families with support. Ronel has helped the hospice raise £10 million for their new state-of-the-art building.
Ronel sits on the board and served as Chairman of the Capital Appeal of his alma mater, The University of Buckingham. The university is England’s oldest private tertiary education institution and offers bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees through five faculties.
Rambert is a leading British dance company that was established at the start of the 20th century. Ronel was pivotal in helping the Rambert's Campaign Committee raise £19.6 million for Britain’s national dance company.
Demelza Hospice Care for Children is a charity dedicated to helping young children and babies facing serious illnesses by bringing some amount of joy into their lives. Ronel served as Chair of a £6.5 million capital appeal for Demelza.
The mission of the RSA is to enrich society through ideas and action. The society believes that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st-century enlightenment.
