Testimonials

“We asked Michael Page to do what we always ask executive search firms to do: "Put in front of us the top people from our competitors." We normally get to see one, are told that a couple of others were not interested. And maybe one or two could not be contacted. You provided us with the number one person from each of our top 5 competitors for interview by our EMEA President. This was an outstanding hit rate. You backed it up with several other senior candidates - from other industries and from further down the target organisation - to ensure we had a fantastic choice to pick from.”

Ken Batty, Executive Director of Human Resources, Lenovo EMEA

“Mark, you did such a good job on the Finance job, I’d like to speak with you about doing another. We are looking for an MD or VP level person for EMEA.”

Thomas Sullivan, Director of Recruiting, Unica Corporation

“I met Matt Leedham a couple of years ago when he was asked to tender for a senior position with my previous employer. Right from the start I knew I had found a rare commodity. Over the years Matt has worked on a number of senior assignments for me, initially in the finance discipline and latterly in key operational roles. I think what makes Matt stand apart from other search consultants is his absolute ability to understand the needs of the business and the assignment; his professionalism; and his commitment to do the best for his clients. Here at MJ Gleeson, a national housing developer and fm business, there are many sceptics where consultants are concerned. Matt has demonstrated his integrity and his ability to deliver and, I’m pleased to say has earned the respect of even our most sceptical directors.”

Kelly Anderson, HR Director, MJ Gleeson plc

“Sarah is extremely customer-focused and professional when dealing with an assignment and she provides insightful and honest assessments of potential candidates. She is very efficient and provides timely and effective communications. I have also found her approach in providing opportunistic candidates for review an added bonus of the relationship.”

Robert Bowtell, Group CFO Kantar Group

“On first engaging with Matt Leedham I found him to be very customer focused, professional and industry knowledgeable. Here at UNITE we have explicit values that we live and recruit by, Matt made understanding our values a first priority, ensuring he altered his 'normal' approach to the market to comply with our company ethos. This approach has resulted in a very positive successful recruitment campaign, where he adopted a personal communicative style, not only ensuring we were fully briefed but managing the candidate’s expectations wonderfully at every stage of the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any one of my HR Director contacts.”

Jude Bartlett, HR Director UNITE Group Plc

“I personally found the service was very slick and professional, expert in what you do. Advertisements were developed and promptly placed, leading to a high calibre of short-listed candidates ready for interview. With this there was great attention to detail in matching client requirements to candidate expertise, making the choice much easier than anticipated.”

Peter Bilotta, COO IGA Worldwide

“I have been working with Rob over the past few months on corporate tax recruitment for our expanding team and we have worked together well on this side. An opportunity arose in our VAT team to take on a new VAT director to expand our offering in this area, and I contacted Rob to discuss this. Within a few days Rob produced a first class candidate, who sailed through our internal recruitment procedures. Rob provided valuable support through the recruitment processes and helped ensure we successfully concluded our negotiations with this important addition to our VAT team.”

Tim Lyford, Head of London Corporate Tax, Smith & Williamson Ltd

“I was very impressed with the process that Michael Page put in place to identify and place me within the Alinghi America´s Cup Team. From the first phone call from a researcher all the way through to the final interview, I was kept fully informed and up to date on the process. Feedback was fast and it was reassuring to have one senior point of contact.

Once I had been offered the job it was very useful to have someone to talk to at Michael Page regarding contractual issues and negotiations on the terms and conditions of employment.

In summary, the end to end experience was efficient, professional and friendly!”

Alistair Watkins, Marketing and Sponsorship Director, Alinghi America´s Cup Team

“We were very pleased with the level of service that you gave us and we appreciated in particular the speed and pro-activity with which you brought candidates to our attention, the clarity and frequency of your communication and your general level of professionalism.”

Steve Bailey, CFO Thistle Hotels

“Michael Page has recently assisted us in the recruitment of two senior high quality additions to the team - the whole process and approach was based upon a very clear understanding of our needs, from both a technical and cultural perspective, and close consultation throughout the whole assignment.

This resulted in a very focused exercise that identified a small number of candidates which absolutely met our needs - saving us valuable time and leaving us in the privileged position of being able to choose the very best from a small and select group.

Both of the candidates are now in place and have made a positive contribution from day one.”

Finance Director, multi-billion pound global chemical company

“Simon Bell worked for my company recently to help us find our new Director for the UK Division (turnover £300m, 35 people in the Finance department).

I was very impressed by the time that Simon took to understand not just the professional requirements of the role, but also the culture of the company and the type of personality that would fit with our existing team.

Throughout the recruitment process he kept me well informed at every stage and energetically found us the right person very quickly.

As a result of his work, we have a new FD who has hit the ground running and who is already contributing positively to our company.

I would not hesitate to use Simon for any future recruitment that we may require.”

Robert Baldrey, European Finance and IT Director, Spicers Europe

“I am very grateful for the very professional way that you handled my placement, your excellent understanding of the senior market and the long term career advice given. Additionally, your colleagues in other offices I also found to be very supportive and knowledgeable of local market conditions. I shall certainly be recommending you to other Executives in their search for new roles.”

Financial Director, Leicester based Company

“With regard to your assistance in recruiting an FD for the business, you were easy to deal with, understanding of our needs and requirements for the role and very fast and responsive with the provision of CVs. The CVs provided all matched our requirements exactly, we interviewed all of the candidates and face-to-face they were as good as they appeared on paper. The choice was not easy to make with three candidates being very good matches for the role. We eventually came down to our favoured candidate who had more experience in our niche sector requirement of FSA regulated companies. You were then very responsive in assisting with the offer and allowed us the freedom to ring the candidate direct to finalise the offer. Overall comments – very good match of candidates to our specific requirements and a thorough and professional service as befits the level of role and salary on offer to the successful candidate.”

Alison Thompson, HR Manager, OMX Securities Ltd

“David Sayers has been retained by us on a number of occasions to conduct retained search campaigns at a senior level. His knowledge of the market combined with a professional and expedient approach, has led to us recruiting exceptional candidates for our organisation. We would have no hesitation in recommending his services to like minded organisations.”

Claire Leake, Director Human Resources, Level 3 Communications

“You have done a great job in presenting very strong candidates.”

CFO Listed Industrial Group

“...a stellar candidate and a stellar outcome.”

Carol Dane, VP, Human Resources, Unica Corporation

“Matthew assisted us with the recruitment of a very senior role for our Head Office based in Jersey. His pragmatic and unphased approach coupled with his depth of experience ensured that we were in very knowledgeable and capable hands. His persistence and determination throughout the assignment was first class, when the brief changed mid way through the selection process Matthew applied his usual professional approach and produced a great shortlist from which we were able to appoint. I would certainly recommend Matthew to other HR Mangers”

Sara Buchan, Head of Human Resources, Computer Patents Annuities Limited