WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“It was a tough brief as we needed a selection of diverse candidates with strong leadership and technical skills.
Laudale delivered a strong short-list where all the short-listed candidates were highly suited to the job… we landed the preferred candidate who started adding value from day one.
It was always enjoyable working with Alec and I learnt to trust his judgement fully.”
— David Halsey, CTO at Crowdcube (formerly of Moneysupermarket Group).
“Alec helped me recruit Nick, our CTO. The process was expertly managed and I always felt informed about where we were in the journey. His contacts meant we had a great short list and I was delighted we found Nick who has transformed our business. I would thoroughly recommend Alec to anyone looking to build their team.”
— Brian Brodie, Group CEO at Freedom Finance Group
“Over a period of 6 years, Alec helped us to assemble an outstanding team of experienced talent. This team significantly helped in our objective to become a world class digital retailer. The feedback from colleagues was always excellent - the team loved working with Laudale, which was really important to us. Highly recommended, professional search firm.”
— Karl Wintrell, CTO at The Very Group
“We were looking to land a divisional Head of Technology… I couldn’t have been happier with the service provided. Initial vetting of potential candidates by Laudale was first class… far more detailed than I have seen from many other search firms. We quickly got to a sensible shortlist. We felt well informed through the process and from conversations with candidates they were similarly well treated.”
— Director Global Investment Bank
“Alec recognises the importance of investing in relationship, has a refreshing honesty and is highly personable. It felt like Alec was as much on my side as his client, spending a lot of time getting to know me and making sure the role was right for me. Also Alec regularly checked in to make sure I was landing well into the role long after I had joined and he really needed to.
A real pleasure to work with.”
— Rob Bowley, Technology Director at Moneysupermarket Group
“Very professional... excellent service and kept updated in progress at all times. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Laudale to anyone wishing to recruit in the Tech leadership area.”
— Paul Simpson, COO at Manchester Growth Company
“Working with Alec is a very refreshing experience in the executive search space.
He provided an excellent service in finding and hiring someone into a new Board-level position we created and managed the whole process with great skill and diligence.
Alec has all the right disciplines in executive search… He is a great ambassador for any organisation wanting to be represented… I recommend him unreservedly.”
— Steve Norton, Director of Talent Attraction at GBG Plc (formerly of thinkmoney).
“What makes Laudale stand out is that they genuinely ‘get’ working in partnership. Their ability to understand our business and embrace our culture have made them a ‘go to’ partner.”
— Talent Acquisition Partner The Very Group
“Laudale and Alec in particular have been the best recruitment firm I have worked with. Alec is incredibly professional and always had my interest as a candidate at heart even to the extent of recommending me to organisations where he would not gain financially. Alec goes the extra mile in terms of navigating complex processes and tenaciously following up to ensure the right outcome. I would definitely recommend Laudale to future candidates and organisations alike.”
— Reena Banga Tech Management Consultant
“Laudale are always transparent in their dealings, never promise and fail to deliver, are great at keeping me informed of progress and issues and always do the right thing for me as a client and also as a candidate. I don’t feel like a sales target or quota to be hit.”
— Matthew Greaves Programme Manager
“Laudale is simply the best recruitment organisation I have come across in my career so far... Getting the balance right between representing the recruiting organisation and candidates applying is difficult to achieve, but I believe Laudale get the balance just right. Laudale would be a great asset to any organisation recruiting for mid to senior IT professionals.”
— Ross Milhench IT Business Partner
“Working with Laudale has been an excellent experience, their approach is refreshingly honest based on trust... Laudale have their clients interests at the center of every decision, a quick win is not in their nature.”
— Ed Deane Service Delivery Manager
“I enjoy Alec’s tenacity and straight talking... he does what he says and always acts in the interest of both parties, fairly. He consistently engages and provides feedback and mediate where required.”
—Transformation Director FTSE 100 firm
“I’ve found the whole process with Laudale very thorough and comprehensive. The preparation that Alec and his team did to initially interview me and when putting me in front of the potential employer was second to none.”
— Ty Griffiths Management Consultant
“Having recently moved back to the UK after more than a decade overseas, and speaking to many agencies, it was a welcome breath of fresh air dealing with Alec. I knew what was going on at every step of the hiring process and was offered a contract that matched both my requirements and skill set.”
— Zoe Hodges Head of PMO
“I have been really impressed with the service that I have received from Laudale. Alec has keeps in constant contact and has been extremely approachable and helpful whilst Claire has been great in guiding me through all of the administrative tasks.”
— Mike Watkins Information Security Architect
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