Andrew Mears
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CEO & Co-Founder | Fuelling growth for CDMOs, CROs, and Pharma Services 🌱 at Lead Candidate
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 13 work roles 2 schools
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CEO & Co-Founder | Fuelling growth for CDMOs, CROs, and Pharma Services 🌱
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Andrew Mears is listed as CEO & Co-Founder | Fuelling growth for CDMOs, CROs, and Pharma Services 🌱 at Lead Candidate, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Andrew Mears.

Andrew Mears previously worked as Chief Executive Officer at Lead Candidate and Director at Foxhills Consulting. Andrew Mears holds Ba Hons, Business Management from Newcastle University.

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A father, husband and proud northerner with more than 20 years experience working internationally in commercial leadership, recruitment and human resources.Early career in human resources developed with leading brands in professional services, consumer goods and automotive before moving into specialist talent acquisition.Enjoyed a successful career with two privately owned recruitment groups, developing and delivering high value talent partnerships in support of strategic goals. Internally delivered ambitious growth strategies, delivered major restructure and rebranding in support of long term strategy.Very proud to be leading the Lead Candidate team as we champion people & talent in pharma and biotech outsourcing.

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CEO & Co-Founder | Fuelling growth for CDMOs, CROs, and Pharma Services 🌱
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Chief Executive Officer

Current

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, GB

Responsible for championing the companies and careers in the global life sciences sector.From concept to commercialisation, Lead Candidate champions the amazing companies and careers in pharma and biotech outsourcing. We lead the talent agenda, partnering with people looking to hire and coaching those who want to be hired. Long-term, responsible, ethical.

Jul 2021 - Present

Director

Current

We are group of professionals who provide expertise that extends the people value chain. From talent acquisition, to development and transformation, you can be safe in the knowledge we have a trusted partner who can help.​Our approach is personal to you, built on knowledge, underpinned by service and delivered with pride. If you'd like to know more then.

Sep 2020 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Talent84

The Talent 84 family is a proud team of collaborative recruitment specialists providing innovative staffing solutions to enable success and growth for clients and candidates alike. Visit www.talent84.co.uk to learn more about our business.

Dec 2014 - Mar 2021

Non Executive Director

Cramlington, Northumberland, GB

Established in 1998, EcoNorth Ltd is a growing and highly respected Ecological Consultancy Business providing a comprehensive range of ecological advice, surveys, planning support and land management services across England and Scotland.

May 2014 - May 2019

Director - Corporate Solutions

Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Director Speedflex Corporate Solutions, responsible the development and delivery of a range of corporate solutions with the Speedflex concept at its heart.Speedflex Corporate Solutions, a division of Speedflex Europe was created to work hand in hand with corporate clients to develop a range of products and services in support of their health, well being.

Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

Trust Governor

North Shields, Tyne And Wear, GB

The North Tyneside Learning Trust is a charity focused on a collaborative approach to school improvement and the improvement of the lives and life chances of children, young people and their families, focused on raising standards and improving well being. Lead role in the development of STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Maths) initiatives in education.

Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

Associate Director

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, GB

Group Associate Director, responsible for Nigel Wright's Energy business leading a team of specialists delivering permanent & interim recruitment projects within the Oil & Gas market across the UK & Internationally. Working with a wide range of clients including global multinationals, private equity backed enterprises and SME's, specialised in senior.

Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

Associate Director - Group Talent

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, GB

Group Head of Talent, responsible for ensuring ‘best-in-class’, consistent solutions regarding sourcing, recruitment, induction, learning & development, performance management, organisation design and effectiveness across the Group, with a view to driving value by enabling a culture and working environment that challenges, stimulates and allows employees.

Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

General Manager - Benelux & Iberia

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, GB

Member of the executive leadership team at Nigel Wright with specific responsibility for leading operations across the BeNelux & Iberia. Management of C-level, Director and Management projects, with functional expertise in operations, engineering, sales, marketing and human resources.

May 2008 - Jun 2012

Managing Consultant - Automotive & Aerospace

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, GB

Head of UK operations and a member of the UK leadership team at Nigel Wright. Management of Director and Management projects across the UK within automotive, aerospace and defence sectors. Functional expertise in operations, engineering, sales, marketing and human resources.

Nov 2005 - Apr 2008

Human Resources Management

Aurora, Ontario, CA

Human Resources generalist supporting tier-1 automotive business, part of the Magna Group supplying some of the worlds leading OEMs, 600 employees and a turnover in excess of £130m.

Jan 2003 - Oct 2005

Human Resources Management

Scs Upholstery Plc

Human Resources Generalist for a multi-million £ retailer of upholstered furniture in the UK, supporting a branch and warehousing network of over 70 locations and 1000 employees

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

Human Resources Management

London, GB

Human resources generalist and recruitment coordinator for Ernst & Young UK.

Sep 1997 - Dec 1999
2 education records

Andrew Mears education

Ba Hons, Business Management

Newcastle University

Pg Dip, Human Resources Management

Northumbria University
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What company does Andrew Mears work for?

Andrew Mears works for Lead Candidate.

What is Andrew Mears's role at Lead Candidate?

Andrew Mears is listed as CEO & Co-Founder | Fuelling growth for CDMOs, CROs, and Pharma Services 🌱 at Lead Candidate.

Where is Andrew Mears based?

Andrew Mears is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom while working with Lead Candidate.

What companies has Andrew Mears worked for?

Andrew Mears has worked for Lead Candidate, Foxhills Consulting, Talent84, Econorth, and Speedflex Europe.

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Andrew Mears holds Ba Hons, Business Management from Newcastle University.

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