Your Powerhouse Partners

Nicky Wallace


Founder & CEO

NickyĀ is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over a decade of experience in recruitment and strategic hiring solutions. In 2021, Nicky founded NMW Consulting Group (now Hire DSM), leveraging her expertise to provide Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services and help businesses develop & execute on effective hiring strategies. Under her leadership, the company has grown into a trusted partner for organizations seeking innovative talent acquisition solutions.

Ali Payne


Sr. Partner, People Solutions

Ali Payne is a trailblazer in employee experience and wellbeing, dedicated to creating workplaces where employees thrive. With expertise in organizational design, engagement, and wellbeing, Ali challenges the status quo, always prioritizing people in a tech-driven world. An award-winning thought leader, she combines her innovative approach with credentials from top universities and a leadership certificate from Harvard Business School, solidifying her reputation as a force in organizational culture.

Meredith Gallivan


Ā Partner, Strategy & Client Success

With an appreciation for listening and an eye for detail, Meredith has found her calling in helping organizations to align their people strategy with their business strategy. As our Strategy & Client Success leader, Meredith works alongside our clients to develop comprehensive employee experience plans to meet the needs of their employees while bringing a companyā€™s mission to life. Her superpower lies in transforming big-picture ideas into impactful realities.