Testimonials -
Clients

“Simon has worked closely with Penta Investments for a long number of years and provided us with some exceptional senior talent from around the globe for our diverse portfolio of companies. He fully appreciates the dynamics of working within Private Equity, invests heavily into fully understanding our needs and demands, and delivers in a timely, quality focussed and highly communicative manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to any client who has confidential and challenging needs across a broad range of sectors.”

Branislav Hunčík
Chief HR Officer - Penta Investments

“I have known Simon for a number of years and have used him on numerous occasions to identify and secure Senior talent in varying locations, positions and functions. I have used Simon due to his depth of understanding of our business needs and demands, his knowledge of the wider FMCG market sector and his ability to continuously deliver a very high quality service through- out the process.”

Richard Adamson
Manufacturing Director – Dairy Crest

“I have worked with Simon as a candidate and subsequently as a client. Simon approached me as part of a targeted, confidential search for a leadership position. His briefing was informative and showed a depth of client and industry knowledge. Following a rigorous interview process I was appointed as Group CEO for Dr Max, a business with revenues in excess of €1 bn, based in Central Europe.”

Jonathan Farrington
Group CEO for Dr Max

“I first met Simon a number of years ago at a time when I was looking to change career. I managed to secure a new position with my previous employer, however Simon and I stayed in touch on a regular basis. After 5 years with my employer I was ready for a new challenge and Simon approached me with a highly confidential position he felt would suit my aspirations. After meeting with the CEO of the business, the parent company and visiting the site, I was successful in securing my new role. I found Simon to be highly supportive throughout and thoroughly enjoyed the process.”

Aleem Ahmad
Operations Director - Gu

“After making the decision to leave my previous employer, I approached Simon for advice on securing my next role. I found the interview with Simon to be highly productive and challenging and Simon discussed the fact that he was talent spotting on behalf of a client CEO. Simon outlined the market sector and business, the challenges it was facing and even though it was a market sector I had not considered his depth of knowledge allowed me to make the decision that it would be worth- while meeting to explore. After an excellent, well- constructed process I secured my new role as Operations Director. As a consequence I would highly recommend Simon as a recruiter and have utilised his services in my new role.”

Mark Albiston
Operations Director – Hewden