For me, the best part of recruitment has never really been recruitment. It’s meeting interesting people, hearing their stories, understanding what makes businesses tick and helping people and businesses make important decisions.
For the last 28 years, my recruitment career has provided the opportunity for me to work with individuals at every stage of their careers, from part-qualified accountants taking their early career through to CFOs and CEOs leading some of the region’s most successful businesses. Watching those careers develop over time has been one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. Over the years, many candidates have become clients and many clients have become friends, creating a network built on trust, reputation and long-term relationships.
Known for a straightforward, relationship-led approach, my aim is always to provide honest advice, challenge where needed and make the recruitment process as effective, and enjoyable, as possible.
Whether supporting a growing business with its first finance hire, helping an ambitious Finance Director take the next step towards a CFO role or partnering with an organisation on a critical executive appointment, the focus remains the same: understanding