Founded Recommend in 2013, with a methodology of baking-in recruitment talent with a client’s Technology and Sales talent needs. A confident, top-down knowledge of C-level Technology professionals as well as how Developers ship code, QA test, Delivery deliver, and how Data, Product, Sales & Marketing take Software to market.Unique Industry Knowledge in Accounts Payable Automation, Order-to-Cash and E-invoicing SaaS and related spaces.18 years in the Software Technology recruitment space hiring at CTO, CRO, SVP, VP and Director level, populating teams across Sales, Partner Sales and Implementation, but also full internal SDLC Development, Product, QA and Delivery. Effective team seeding and development of SaaS Professional Services teams from Solutions to Implementation to Service Delivery and Success. A prolific network in the Acc Payable/Receivable Automation, Order-to-Cash, E-Invoicing and E-Procurement SaaS Market.An empathetic, professional Technology Talent Provider with quick turnaround that clients demand, despite challenging candidate availability. A blend of hands-on delivery with strategic and commercial awareness.Now residing over a successful brand, Recommend Recruitment, (http://www.recommendrecruitment.co.uk ) in the Software Technology Market.Year-on-year growth of 80% (2020 - 2022), Recommend's clients include major FinTech (FTSE 250 and AIMlisted), Global ProcureTech SaaS Providers (FTSE 250), Digital Media Publishers (FTSE 100), Logistics (FTSE100) and Pharma Joint Ventures, and a host of technology houses in the Ruby-on-rails, Open Source and .Net Communities.Nurtured a wide range of relationships at Recommend that has born up to 65 sales & technology placements per client.Specialties: Software Technology RecruitmentSales:Sales & Sale Enablement (especially in the Acc Payable Automation SaaS Industry)Partner SalesProfessional Services (SaaS businesses) – Solutioning, Delivery & Customer SuccessTechnology:VP -> C-level hiresOpen Source (Ruby-on-Rails, Python, Perl) Software EngineersC#.Net Software EngineersProductDevOps – including DevSecOpsAgile DeliveryBusiness Intelligence & AnalyticsSee me for:C-Suite hires for scaling up (CTOs, CROs and associated)Skills replacement at VP level up to C-level and handling change Software Development culture change and developmentC#.Net and Ruby-on-Rails Development, talent acquisition, developer motivation and recruiting practices Saas Professional Services changeAccounts Payable Automation, Procure-to-Pay, E-invoicing and E-Procurement SaaS Recruitment
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FounderRecommend Recruitment LtdLondon, Gb
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DirectorRecommend Recruitment Ltd Sep 2013 - PresentLondonFounder and Recruitment Lead for Recommend, the trusted Pan-Global brand in the Einvoicing, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash and AP Automation and related Fintech SaaS Space. Talented Sales, Implementation, Alliances, Solutions, Product and Software development people across the world.In addition, Recommend is driven by a strong network of Software Engineers (Ruby, .Net), Senior Technology Management & C-Suite Leaders, Product and Agile Delivery professionals. Global Domain specialist for finding SaaS Talent in the following types of Providers:E-Invoicing SaaSAccounts Payable / Receivable Automation SaaS Procure-to-Pay SaaSSource-to-Pay SaaSOrder-to-Cash SaaSe-procurement SaaS Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain AnalyticsExpert for SaaS Providers looking to expand in an era of unprecedented growth in e-invoicing.Recommend is already a growing name in the Open Source & Proprietary Language markets, providing strong talent on a Contingency and Retained basis. Specialties include:Ruby-on-RailsPythonGo.Net (Core, C#, ASP)Front End: React, Angular, vue.js, backbone.js, Ember.jsDelivery (Client Implementation PMs, Consultants, Scrum Masters and Product Owners)Senior Management (VP, Programme, CTO, CRO) - Technology and Sales.Product ManagementCome and see us at www.recommendrecruitment.co.uk Opportunities at: www.recommendrecruitment.co.uk/jobs If you’re looking for professionals in any of the above categories, or would like to submit your CV for roles associated, please email me at leo@recommendrecruitment.co.uk or call 0203 005 2505.
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Head Of It RecruitmentEligo Recruitment May 2009 - Aug 2013Headed up the IT recruitment function for Eligo, I account managed a number of key clients at C-suite level, providing end-to-end recruitment services, offering a full "one-stop-shop" consultancy service for all IT resource requirements. While I hail from a Senior Appointments background, previously as a Team Leader at Progressive, I am fully versed in all of the IT disciplines and can provide salary-benchmarking, market advice and job spec / CV evaluations free of charge, in addition to sourcing, for all Development (Open Source and .Net/Java), Quality Assurance, Project/Programme Management, Business Analysis and Senior Director / C-level talent.My client-base varied across a wide range; with a penchant for Media & Publishing, but other strong relationships in Financial Services, Retail, Telecoms and Logistics. Highly adaptable to skills and industry requirements, with a high regard for delivery at all points of the recruitment life-cycle. -
Team LeaderSthree Nov 2005 - Apr 2009Head of Senior Appointments for Progressive London, part of the SThree Group. Hired Senior Development & CTO across technically-driven Corporate and Start-up business. Mentored team members to hire in the Ruby-on-Rails space from 2007 and hold a strong understanding of Agile-oriented Software Development Life Cycle practice.Account Manager for several business relationships and Top Biller for 2007 within a business of 300 consultants, with a good standing in 2008 (5th in the UK business), running a team of up to 3. -
Tv ResearcherVarious Tv Contracts Jan 2004 - Aug 2005Researcher for various independent TV companies including http://www.shinelimited.com/ , Atit Productions (now called Eyeworks UK, http://www.atitproductions.com/) & Objective Productions (http://www.objectiveproductions.net/). Worked on various tv formats including T4 and Popworld, lifestyle shows.Brighter Pictures (Now part of Endemol UK)Jun 2003 - Dec 2003 · 7 mos -
RunnerBrighter Pictures (Now Part Of Endemol Uk) Jun 2003 - Dec 2003TV Runner for "Tabloid Tales with Piers Morgan", and more
Leo Townsend Education Details
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Dulwich College -
Kanban Exchange!
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Roehampton Church School
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St Georges School, Windsor
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