the art of search
Odgers Ray & Berndtson represents long established, senior level executive search expertise – in the top six in the United Kingdom and globally – with a lengthy history of providing effective recruitment solutions to clients across a diverse range of industry sectors and functions. We also have strong advertised selection and interim management practices. Our philosophy is to find the best solution to a client’s specific need, using the most appropriate methodology, rather than to sell a particular product. Our reputation at the top of the search profession is 40 years old – we are the leading British search company1, driven by clients not by outside shareholders. In the UK we have seven offices covering Scotland, Wales and the key English regions, 50 partners and a total team of over 300 people. We also have international reach with 350 partners in over 50 cities, covering the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle and Far East. Search requires skill, experience, knowledge and determination…but above all, it is an art. Odgers Ray & Berndtson’s business is to recruit people who will help our clients to excel – we find the very best people for top positions and we are not so big or “corporate” that we have lost the personal touch or the determination to prove ourselves. Selecting the Best Solution Expertise is critical – we understand the major industry sectors and have a record of making appointments which last and add value. The right firm is the one the client works best with and our values are based on this belief: “What we do and how we do it has a major impact on every client and on the lives of the people we recruit. Getting it right really matters and we are determined to do it well”. Strong Values Change Lives New appointments change lives. At Odgers Ray & Berndtson we know that what we do matters. Our long experience and strong principles have stamped absolute discretion, integrity and care into our activities, for both clients2 and candidates. We aim to guide our clients towards appointments that will provide confidence and lasting value3. We value those who work for us too, and have very low staff turnover4. Energy and Commitment Make Things Happen Our people make things happen. From the moment a client approaches us, a dedicated team gets to work. We have a non-hierarchal structure, supported by strong leadership, so we work together at all levels. Our clients are involved throughout the process – continuity and communication are vital. We plan, consult, take nothing for granted, keep in touch and deliver.
An Eye for Detail and the Wider Search We have built an exceptional research team5 to ensure that all our work is thorough. We network vigorously between practices so that no opportunities are missed. Although we have an exceptional database, we begin fresh research for every assignment. We dig deep and search widely6. We combine precision and attention to detail with creativity and the ability to see the big picture. Creativity and a Fresh Approach The best candidate sometimes matches a clear and specific brief. But often a fresh approach produces the inspired appointment and adds more value than the obvious solution7. We do not simply take a brief – we add to it. Creativity in deciding where to look and who to source adds value. Real search demands far more than trawling the database. We aim to combine the essential values of rigour, thoroughness and accuracy with a fresh and innovative approach. Diverse Clients…Specialist Expertise Our core specialist practices are – Technology & Professional Services, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Industrial Markets, Not-for-Profit & Education and Board. Our clients vary in size from major multi-nationals and PLCs through to smaller entrepreneurial businesses and charities. Our clients include banks, law firms, retailers and we work for companies in the FMCG, transportation and media sectors, as well as universities. Exceptional People Have Lasting Impact We recruit for all the principal management functions including CEOs, finance, marketing, corporate communications, technology, operations, supply chain & logistics and human resources positions. Other practices have specific experience such as the recruitment of Heads and Vice-Chancellors of schools and universities. Placing Chairmen and Non-Executive Directors is an increasingly important part of our work where we have added add much value pre and post Higgs. We also have a strong interim management practice and a specialist advertised selection team focussing on mid level executive assignments nationally. Whatever the function or industry-sector, our business is the art of finding people who will make a lasting impact.
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Turnover has increased threefold in the last three years Clients say our reference taking is the most thorough in the industry One test of a great appointment is how the client feels three years later Our values are common. Our 50 partners and consultants are diverse – the UK team comes from 15 countries Our in-house research team has 45 graduates, 15 with postgraduate qualifications We routinely recommend candidates sourced from overseas It takes flair to spot the Chief Executive who will move effectively from one industry to another
11 Hanover Square London W1S 1JJ Tel: 020 7529 1111 Website: www.odgers.com