"...the key to successful recruitment is finding the match between the ambition of the individual and the needs of the business..."
The key to successful recruitment is finding the match between the ambition of the individual and the needs of the business. Gordon has that rare gift of being able to interpret both sides of this equation accurately.
On many occasions, I have met people Gordon has interviewed, whose confidence in the process is very high, because they have spoken to someone who has clearly demonstrated insight into their situation. Having been on that side of the fence with him myself, that is also my personal experience. His success in this respect is a consequence of strong character and also a career which has included MD/CEO positions with big-hitting operations like Laidlaw and Cairn Energy.
As a procurer of Gordon's services, I have found him perhaps the easiest person to brief. This includes difficult assignments where organisational change, transition and succession bring significant complexity. He is able to navigate without difficulty, and again it helps that he has a history of operational management and direct exposure to businesses.
Gordon is a great guy to work with, and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
TONY LOCHERY
Non-Executive Director and former Group MD of Kwik-Fit/CEO of City Holdings
