Talent Leaders

 ..is a thoughtful, talented leader, good at connecting people. You are thorough recruiter, taking time to understand the role, the culture and your business drivers to find candidates that will work well. Whether you’re looking for an individual or need a whole campaign, you can ably put this together and ensure you are recruiting fairly and finding talented and interesting people. You have an innate sense of people and the recent work you are doing on neurodiversity is a good extension of the work on diversity & inclusion you have been passionate about for some time. 

Rachael Bishop: Chief Operating Officer, Altviz London

 ..You are one of those people you are pleased you are connected to! You contacted me to speak about our shared interest in neurodiversity and it was clear from that first conversation that we both shared a passion and commitment for making a difference for neurodiverse talent. ..You are a proactive operator and it is clear that, when you think something can help, you go for it. We recorded a podcast on neurodiversity in the workplace and it has had a positive impact, which is what you also have!! 

Melanie Francis: Senior Human Resources Professional // Neurodiversity champion // Guest speaker

 You are a consummate professional who is not afraid to positively challenge you to ensure we achieve the optimum outcome. I have recently engaged you to recruit highly skilled specialist interim resources. Rather than hire these resource via traditional time and material basis, you are hiring these resources via a Projects route where reward is tied to the successful delivery of this initiative. This is just one example of the unique way you work. 

Raghu Vydyanath: Director of Corporate IT and Smarter Working at NHS England and NHS Improvement

 ...continuously demonstrates integrity and high credibility. You strive for optimal outcomes regarding candidate placement, encourages honest feedback during the process and promotes a clear vision for all. When partnering with you, it is much more than recruitment. You share emerging trends, provides latest insight and gives honest feedback on the market. ....You are simply fun to work with. 

Avril Chester: Founder of Cancer Central & Ask Ave | CTO at RIBA

 You are exceptional operating at the top of the Recruitment field. You are extremely well informed and consistently provides the correct solution or offers sound advice regardless of the dilemma. I hold you in the highest esteem both professionally and as a friend and truly value your support, guidance and recruitment expertise. I strongly recommend you as a trusted provider of recruitment services to all regardless of your level of seniority or industry of choice. Keep up the great work! 

Jim Mulheron: Chief Risk Officer Standard Chartered

 I first worked with you for a recruitment drive to expand my Analysis team. You took the time to understand my requirements and the environment that the recruits would be working in before submitting any candidates. The quality of the CVs submitted demonstrated this understanding resulting in more of his candidates being shortlisted. You are very professional and friendly. I have happily recommended you others and have continued to keep in touch over the years. You continue to impress with your professionalism and industry knowledge. 

Dipika Carter: Head of Operations at Artificial Labs

 I've found you to be an exceptional mind with in-depth knowledge of the executive recruitment and networking space. Most recruiters take an Ikea/flatpack approach to recruitment, not you, you are the artisan craftsman with years of experience and an eye for detail. Looking forward to working with you more in the future. 

Mark Caddy: Vice President of Delivery - Hiscox

 ..you continuously demonstrate integrity and high credibility. You strive for optimal outcomes regarding candidate placement, encourages honest feedback during the process and promotes a clear vision for all. When partnering with you.., it is much more than recruitment. You share emerging trends, provides latest insight and gives honest feedback on the market. ... and simply fun to work with. 

 I have been working with you on various activities of mutual interest among common connections. You are very articulate and focussed individual who is capable of breaking down complex situations into manageable actions. I found you to be medium to long term focussed in your outlook rather than short-term transactional interventions. Your Business Psychology experience comes in very handy in advising clients in a pragmatic wayt hat moves the requirement to closure in a win-win manner. I would highly recommend you to anybody who is looking for career management options rather than one-off recruitment needs 

Ramu Ramakrishna: Cloud CoE Lead and member Global Cloud Leadership team at Capgemini

 We met recently and found you have a wealth of information and insight beyond that of anyone in the recruitment industry I have previously come across. You generously shared this insight and genuinely engages on a strategic long term basis rather than a "near fit" transactional basis. You have a great personal manner and style that is easy to work with. You are a breath of fresh air. 

Giles Wood: COO

 You are a great talent leader and has wise words for advice for many of us in the industry, open, warm and approachable, I would thoroughly recommend working with you 

Anna Barnsby: Founder & Managing Partner Tessiant

 I have had the pleasure of knowing you for about 5 years now. You originally matched me to an interim CIO posting which was a perfect match for my skill sets and to what benefit i could add the organisation in question. At the time i was amazed in how different your approach was to many recruiters as you are very skilled at placing the right person in front of your client and make sure that as the candidate, the assignment was right for me. You are a skilled interviewer and can push a way through a CV very quick even if you are an experienced interviewer yourself, you can immediately appreciate what you do is out to achieve and his integrity is clear from the outset. I found this very assuring during the interview process. You know your clients well and your knowledge of the recruitment market is second to none. Each month i wait eagerly for his post on trends in both term and perm and he is always willing to go the extra mile and listen and give great professional advice. You take the time to understand what i am currently doing and always offers help and advice on the next move. I have referred close friends and colleagues to you because i have full trust in your judgment and knowing you will always do what is right. Experience and integrity are deep in his DNA. 

Tony Walters: CTO Investment Director LDC Venture Capital & Private Equity

 The key thing that differentiates you is your ability to add value to both candidates and hiring organisations. You are not afraid to ask awkward but relevant questions. Questions to make you stop and make you think, and ultimately ensure that you are individually or organisationally are prepared and have complete clarity. Your style is focused on building enduring relationships and not on a quick transaction, which he instills and nurtures in his team. I have no hesitation in recommending him as an consultant or mentor 

Martin Carpenter: CIO / CTO / Investor

 ...is a consumate professional who approaches the concept of recruitment from a completely different approach which is both refreshing and unique This approach is justified by your success in placing and finding high calibre individuals in challenging and fulfilling roles. You are well known and respected amongst his peers within his industry and I have no hesitations in highly recommending you to any clients or individuals seeking their next career move. 

Trev McAleese: Senior Vice President - Deutsche Bank

 I have been in contact for a few years as we share a number of mutual interests. In the last year you have made time to offer me support in terms of career direction and has included me in a number of collaborative events and networks with likeminded people. A conversation with you is always interesting, his relaxed, informed and considered style is unique in this industry. You will happily challenge me to think differently, consider other options and remain true to my ethical beliefs and values. I am certain that you and I will continue to cross paths in the future. 

Gayle Stocken: Assistant Director Business Change and Engagement - Canterbury Christchurch University

 ... is an inspirational leader who brings your own energy, enthusiasm and insight to every situation. Your relaxed style and inquisitive mind always leave me enriched from the experience of working with you . I would thoroughly recommend working with you 

Tim James: CTO / CIO in PE Funded SaaS Businesses