Property Development

Leading Gattaca which - through its Matchtech and Networkers brands - is the UK's #1 and 5 Engineering and Technology recruiter respectively. My role is to direct the development of our business through organic growth and acquisition opportunities. Implementing our strategy which is to; 1)sharpen our focus on segments within the Engineering and Technology markets; 2) move up the value chain through innovative client solutions and 3) encourage our staff to think globally and leverage our… Show more Leading Gattaca which - through its Matchtech and Networkers brands - is the UK's #1 and 5 Engineering and Technology recruiter respectively. My role is to direct the development of our business through organic growth and acquisition opportunities. Implementing our strategy which is to; 1)sharpen our focus on segments within the Engineering and Technology markets; 2) move up the value chain through innovative client solutions and 3) encourage our staff to think globally and leverage our international network. Ensuring we deliver against our Purpose of connecting individuals which we achieve by engaging our staff. This in turn allows us to delight our clients and promote our candidates. Show less

Executive Board member responsible for Professionals concept as well as UK, Gulf,India, SE Asia, China, Australasia operations of Group. Successfully integrated Vedior operations into Randstad in the UK, Asia Pac and India. Oversaw development of RPO and MSP proposition across the region.

Zone Manager with operational and M&A responsibility across geography. Responsible for UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Acquired Ma Foi, Indian market leader in 2004 and added the sub-continent to my portfolio. In 2007 added The Nordic region (businesses in Finalnd, Norway and Sweden) and Portugal to the Zone.

Acquiring majority stakes and supervising a number of privately held recruitment firms, adding value through exposure to Vedior's financing strength,decentralised operating model and strategic insights on global expansion opportunities. Brands under supervision included Select Appointments, Select Education, Reliance Care, Abraxas Technologies, MDM, Beresford Blake Thomas, Hughes Castell, Legal Opportunities, Albermarle Interim Management. Acquisitions included Hill McGlynn, Pareto Law, Major… Show more Acquiring majority stakes and supervising a number of privately held recruitment firms, adding value through exposure to Vedior's financing strength,decentralised operating model and strategic insights on global expansion opportunities. Brands under supervision included Select Appointments, Select Education, Reliance Care, Abraxas Technologies, MDM, Beresford Blake Thomas, Hughes Castell, Legal Opportunities, Albermarle Interim Management. Acquisitions included Hill McGlynn, Pareto Law, Major Players, Mandeville, Digby Morgan, Ma Foi Management Consultants and others Show less

Early stage developing Buy and Build recruitment business. During that time I met with the owners of the many privately owned supply teacher agencies and developed relationships, some of which continue to this day. Invaluable experience of principles of M&A were assimilated at this time.

Started out as a Contract Consultant at SOS Bureau's Glasgow office. Successfully developed a Contract Plan up to 100 on billing then moved to Edinburgh to do the same there, recruiting staff behind me. Opened up branch offices in Newcastle and Carlisle, took responsibility for Bolton and Liverpool branches as General Manager, Contracts

Cold calling independent retail grocery stores to gain distribution of new lines and Brands. Negotiating with retail chain store managers and regional co-operative buying managers to win display and shelf space for the Company's products.