Testimonials

Craig’s approach and professionalism has always impressed. He has a unique style and an empathy that sets him apart within the industry and creates an incredible platform from which he can connect with his clients and candidates, rapidly enabling trust to secure high performance, delivery and personalisation within each executive search. I have been a client to Craig on several occasions and had the privilege to be represented by him and appointed as a candidate. In each, the rigour of the process, from definition to shortlisting, through onboarding was expertly coordinated and resourced to deliver the highest quality experience for both client and candidate. Unsurprisingly, with a wealth of experience and considerable success in his industry Craig has a natural ability to guide all parties through the selection process, but it is his professional beliefs, his transparent and constructive approach that differentiates, helping to steer and optimise the client brand and secure maximum potential long term satisfaction in their hire. Regardless of the side of the hiring table you sit, Craig’s dedication and commitment to the service he delivers is exemplary. Very much an individual for whom business is a partnership and executive search is a passion, the reward he takes from the service he provides manifests in both results and notably, his continued support and expert advice outside of appointments. This, coupled with his professional expertise has helped Craig position and drive Executive Heads to repeated success and I have no doubt that this trajectory will continue unabated. I am proud to have Craig in my network and would strongly advocate him to anyone else within mine.

Simon Martin, GM, Porvair Filtration Group

Service was excellent. We were presented with a varied and high-level set of candidates that matched what we were looking for. I felt listened to, in terms of identifying the characteristics of the person we sought, and those presented to us matched that brief extremely well. The importance of trying to determine the drivers, character and motivations of the candidate at the outset became evident at the end of the process, and I felt that we'd had a professional, exhaustive and ultimately successful process.

David Acheson, Group Director, Alternative Flooring

I worked with Craig initially as a candidate when he supported my appointment as COO at The Fine Bedding Company. Throughout the process, Craig was exceptionally attentive, transparent and supportive, taking the time to properly understand my motivations, strengths and concerns, and providing clear, balanced guidance at every stage. It felt thoughtful, human and highly professional. Since joining the business, we have continued to work closely with Craig to appoint additional senior leaders. His recruitment process is rigorous yet pragmatic, and genuinely adds value. The behavioural profiling and candidate introductory videos in particular have been extremely useful, giving deeper insight beyond CVs and enabling better-informed, more confident hiring decisions. Craig is a trusted partner rather than a transactional recruiter, and someone I would strongly recommend to both candidates and leadership teams.

Miles Hatton, COO, Fine Bedding Company

Craig was recommended to us independently by two separate people, both of whom spoke very highly of his work. That gave me confidence from the outset, and I’m pleased to say he has absolutely lived up to that reputation. What stood out immediately was the thoroughness of Craig’s approach – not just in the search and assessment process, but in the quality of the consulting around it. He took the time to understand our business, our challenges, and the shape of the leadership team we needed for the next stage of growth. His process is structured, transparent and genuinely value-adding. Through our work together we successfully appointed a new COO, Supply Chain Director and Sales Director. These hires have already had a meaningful impact on the business – bringing fresh perspective, improved accountability, and real momentum across the leadership team. The difference in alignment and delivery has been clear to see. Craig is straightforward, honest, and focused on outcomes, not transactions. I’d have no hesitation recommending him to any CEO looking to strengthen their senior team and bring in high-calibre leadership talent.

Claire Watkin, CEO, Fine Bedding Company

Craig provided an excellent level of support throughout the entire process. From the outset, communication was consistent, transparent and professional, and I always felt well informed at every stage. What stood out most was Craig’s balanced approach - commercially strong, but also highly personable and supportive. He took the time to properly understand both my background and what I was looking for in the next stage of my career, which made the process feel genuinely consultative rather than transactional. The quality of communication and preparation throughout the interview process was excellent, and Craig handled discussions professionally and calmly, particularly during the final stages of offer alignment and onboarding. Overall, it was a very positive experience and I would have no hesitation in recommending Craig and Executive Heads to both candidates and clients alike.

MD, Manufacturing