Thank you to Novo Executive Search for all your hard work on these senior appointments. They will make a big difference to our future.
Stephen Butcher, Chief Executive, Eduserv
Stephen Butcher, Chief Executive, Eduserv
Novo demonstrated stellar knowledge. I recommend Novo Executive Search and look forward to working with them again.
Mark Carnegie-Brown, Managing Director, Elsevier Health Sciences
Mark Carnegie-Brown, Managing Director, Elsevier Health Sciences
Novo Executive Search have consistently put forward a high calibre of candidates and continue to provide a friendly and supportive professional service.
Clair Clarke, HR Director, Trapeze
Clair Clarke, HR Director, Trapeze
As a result of Novo Executive Search's commitment and hard work we have acquired 2 very good businesses; a great team effort.
Ian Whittingham, Managing Director, Clearsprings Support Services
Ian Whittingham, Managing Director, Clearsprings Support Services
We would not hesitate in recommending Novo to other organisations seeking senior executive roles. We consider a harmonious partnership has already been built.
Neil Hemingway, HR Director, Bglobal
Neil Hemingway, HR Director, Bglobal
Novo Executive Search helped us with the successful recruitment of a key General Manager
Rod Bramston, Managing Director, Private Clients, WPA
Rod Bramston, Managing Director, Private Clients, WPA
Novo ran a targeted headhunting search which resulted in the appointment of a first class individual.
Nick Coppin, Managing Director, Wardell Armstrong International
Nick Coppin, Managing Director, Wardell Armstrong International
This was an important appointment and Novo delivered against a demanding brief. I would use Novo Executive Search again without hesitation.
Ian Passmore, Managing Director, Endsleigh Insurance
Ian Passmore, Managing Director, Endsleigh Insurance
The whole Executive search experience was absolutely first class and I will have no hesitation in using Novo again.
Andrew Whalley, Chief Executive, Renewable Energy Generation
Andrew Whalley, Chief Executive, Renewable Energy Generation
Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity.
Alex Young, Energy Director, New Earth Solutions
Alex Young, Energy Director, New Earth Solutions
Novo Executive Search were able to provide a good understanding of the market, had good contacts, and the result was an excellent hire for us
Bob Smith, Chief Executive, Pulse Group Holdings Ltd
Bob Smith, Chief Executive, Pulse Group Holdings Ltd
The Novo Executive Search Team have been an outstanding support and encouragement over this period! The Novo Organisation are a "Class Act" - Very impressive!
Candidate
Candidate
I have been delighted with the quality of candidate Novo Executive Search have brought to our business.
Martin Davies, Divisional MD, Holidaybreak Education
Martin Davies, Divisional MD, Holidaybreak Education
We have been very impressed with Novo Executive Search's consistent, professional and proactive approach and the high calibre of candidates that have been found.
Andy Poon, Director, Romax
Andy Poon, Director, Romax
I would have no hesitation in recommending Novo Executive Search services to other businesses.
Tracy Weir, Vice-President Consumer Marketing, CACI
Tracy Weir, Vice-President Consumer Marketing, CACI
Novo Executive Search were extremely proactive and professional and identified a number of outstanding candidates for us. We fully intend to use them again.
Rob Baylis, Finance Director, Nuon Renewables
Rob Baylis, Finance Director, Nuon Renewables
The service was fast, reliable and very professional. We would not hesitate to give Novo Executive Search another assignment.
Gernot Zarp, Former UK Managing Director, Nord Gear
Gernot Zarp, Former UK Managing Director, Nord Gear
We retained Novo Executive Search again to find additional candidates. Of the original candidates, one has gone on to become the UK MD.
Dak Liyanearachchi, Catalina Marketing
Dak Liyanearachchi, Catalina Marketing
I have been impressed by the level of service and communication provided by the Novo Executive Search team.
Mark Kretowicz, Director, WSP Buildings
Mark Kretowicz, Director, WSP Buildings
The executive search process has exceeded our expectations and been a huge success. We would not hesitate to use Novo's services again.
David Holman, MD, Nuclear Technologies plc
David Holman, MD, Nuclear Technologies plc
We have enjoyed working with the team at Novo Executive Search and look forward to continuing and developing this.
Graham Holtom, UK Director, Biogenie
Graham Holtom, UK Director, Biogenie
Novo Executive Search scores very strongly acting as the face for my Company – I have real confidence in their ability to represent us.
Andrew Daubney, HR Director, Buro Happold
Andrew Daubney, HR Director, Buro Happold
Novo Executive Search found us highly relevant candidates, and enabled us to fill the posts successfully.
Keith Riley, Managing Director, Technical Services, Veolia
Keith Riley, Managing Director, Technical Services, Veolia
Right from the start, the team at Novo consistently delivered a professional yet refreshingly honest service
Andrew Bullmore, Head of Acoustics, Hoare Lea
Andrew Bullmore, Head of Acoustics, Hoare Lea
Novo have exceeded expectations at every step of the executive search process, they have shown high levels of professionalism, efficiency and commitment.
Martin Carey, Partner, Rapleys
Martin Carey, Partner, Rapleys
We found Novo Executive Search to be extremely professional. We would certainly use Novo for future requirements and would recommend them to others.
Michael Napper, Managing Director, NDSL
Michael Napper, Managing Director, NDSL
The executive search process worked well, and we were able to find an excellent candidate who is now a major asset to the business.
Rob Fish, Managing Director, Halma Water Management
Rob Fish, Managing Director, Halma Water Management
Identifying exceptional talent through Executive Search
Novo is a leading executive search and selection company. We provide our clients with the most innovative executive search and selection methodologies, industry expertise and networking capabilities. Our services provide competitive advantage to clients through executive recruitment and high value human resource consultancy.
Clients retain our executive search and selection services when they are looking to achieve positive change, growth and competitive advantage. Clients range in scale from start-ups, to privately-held family firms and to the world's largest corporations.Clients using our executive search and selection services include a full range of public and private sector organisations.
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