Chris`s 15 years experience has seen him operate at the heart of a number of markets both in the UK and globally.
This has included -
Running Research and Delivery functions for boutique FMCG/Consumer Executive Search businesses in the UK.
Managing EMEA focused 360 degree search functions across emerging markets including Africa & Middle East.
Building and growing 360 degree search functions in North America whilst living and working in the USA.
Through his varied experiences it often struck Chris that for too long Internal Talent Acquisiiton teams & Direct Hiring strategies, in general, have been seen by 3rd party Recruiters as barriers to entry and adversarial.
So in 2020 Chris founded Employ Exec - a Talent Acquisition Partnerships consultancy.
Fuelled by a desire to create genuinely collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with Internal Talent Acquisition functions across the FMCG sector.
At Employ Exec our mission is simple, rather than compete with Direct hiring strategies we look to complement them.
Backed by Employ Exec`s network of Independent Researchers, we grow positive, collaborative partnerships to fit a number of commercial hiring requirements on a project driven needs basis.
Chris has shown determination in his recruitment strategy. He is excellent at reading skills and personality attributes to find the perfect fit. Thanks to you and your team.
Pierre Allard
I have come to know Chris as a person with real integrity and authenticity and who conducts himself with the utmost professionalism at all times. He is honest and forthright; knows his business extremely well and honors his commitments consummately. He is a person that I know I can depend on at all times.
Bill McNinch
Chris is one of the most honest and genuine people I have worked with and those qualities are extremely hard to find within the Recruitment industry. Chris's professional approach and integrity when dealing with clients and candidates alike has secured his reputation as one of the best Search & Delivery Consultants in the market today.
Kelly Parker
Chris is an unrivalled search consultant, In working with him, I found him both knowledgeable and also creative in his ability to source candidates and build relationships. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris as someone to discuss career aspirations with.
Paul Bendelow
From the first briefing call right the way through to a successful appointment the process was really straightforward. I found them to be communicative & transparent and never felt out of the loop regarding the progress of the search.
UK HR Director
We had to deliver a critical report to our board to illustrate the candidate ecosystem for a niche discipline. Our team were at full capacity with other urgent priorities. Thankfully we were able to turn to a trusted partner on this mapping work who provided us with the information we needed in order to present to our leadership.
Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA
Having engaged local recruitment firms on a contingency basis with little success for a key sales hire in my region I turned to Chris. I was delighted with the quality of his work in providing me with a relevant shortlist of candidates from which we were able to make a swift appointment.
General Manager - Africa
I worked with Chris for my last recruitment opportunity and during the whole process, he regularly kept me updated with timelines as to the next steps. Chris was always available to discuss any concerns that I had. I can highly recommend Chris and would work with him again.
Daryl Smith - Business Manager UK and Ireland - Ingredients
