LAKING GROUP

COMPANY PROFILE

INTRODUCTION

MICRO-SPECIALISTS:

DIVISIONS

– Commercial

– Discipline Engineering

– Subsurface

– Power

– Nuclear

– Drilling & Completions

– HSEQ & the Environment

LOCAL SOURCING ON A GLOBAL SCALE

– Global offices based in: London, Zurich, New York, Singapore & Hong Kong

STRATEGY AND VISION

– The Group is 100% organically grown and our mission is to enable exceptional careers. We have a clear

strategy and it delivers us competitive advantage and superior financial results. We are committed to

maximizing our group performance.

ABOUT LAKING GROUP

– Laking Group works with a diverse range of clients and candidates across the Oil and Gas, Power and Nuclear

sector globally. Our clients include major Oil and Gas operators, service organisations and specialist

consultancies.

– Covering both contingent and retained recruitment services and working on a permanent, contract and fixed

term basis, we offer our clients an industry-leading marketing operation, as well as a search and selection

service, to ensure that we access the best and most relevant pool of candidates for every assignment.

– Each team member is an expert in their field. This enables us to identify, qualify and present the highest calibre

candidates to clients, as well as identify the best market opportunities for leading professionals in each of the

different sectors we cover.

GLOBAL GROUP

Laking Group is part of the Phaidon International group. A quality micro-specialist recruitment firm with dedicated

specialist teams of consultants providing solutions across the full range markets. We pride ourselves on quality

which can be seen through:

COMMITMENT: We are driven by an absolute commitment to providing a truly outstanding service and securing repeat business

with all our clients. We commit the necessary time, effort and energy into ensuring relationships are built with long

term respect, trust, delivery and professionalism.

TRACK RECORD:

We have a successful track record in working with a wide reach and diverse range of companies. This means we

are able to provide exciting opportunities to candidates and multi-faceted skill sets of suitably qualified potential

candidates.

VALUE ADD CANDIDATES:

For you as a client; this means you can feel confident in our candidate sourcing methodology. We are able to find

the right candidate with the capability to do the job you want, but, also those who will fit into your culture and

become a valued team member.

PHAIDON INTERNATIONAL

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

ROLE BRIEFING TO SHORTLIST

The following sourcing methods have been streamlined to ensure the best service in terms of time and quality

– DATABASE SEARCH

We have a strong existing network of professionals who are specialists in their field. These are passive candidates

and are therefore, unavailable in many direct sourcing models.

– MARKET MAPPING & NETWORKING

Our market mapping ensures that we are consistently up to date with major companies’ relevant departments

enabling us to approach the most relevant candidates in the market quickly & accurately according to the clients’

requirements.

– REFERRALS

80% of our placements across 2014 came from referrals, this is due to our extensive network within specialist

markets. We focus on having strong relationships with candidates who can refer us to the best professionals in

their field.

THE FOUR STAGE EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROCESS

– As shown in the diagram below Laking Group operate a four step approach to assignments:

1

• Understanding critical success factors (preparation and analysis)

• Finesse and sign off role profile

• Agree market mapping and approach

2

• Investment time and candidate approach - (market mapping and long list)

• Litmus/benchmark/ selection

• Update and progress

3

• Long list to short list (selection and short list sign off)

• Preparation for short list – documentation and “candidate preparation”

• Explanation and sign off of short list

4

• Managing the interview process (short list to completion)

• Offer negotiation

• Review and improvement

CANDIDATE ATTRACTION

SCREENING PROCESS

Our aim is to ensure you make a hiring selection not a screening decision. The pre-qualifications are:

– CAN DO THE ROLE: Verifying skills, experience, qualification and ability through competency and behavioural

analysis.

– WILL DO THE ROLE: Focusing on aptitude, attitude and desire to succeed

– CULTURE: Will fit your organizational culture

– NO BUY BACK: If offered they will take the role

– NO SKELETONS IN CUPBOARD: We will investigate background and leadership style the interview process

CASE STUDY 1

WELL FLOW INTERNATIONAL

REFERENCE: SAUDI ARABIA COUNTRY MANAGER

PROJECT

Well Flow International were hiring 3 professionals in Saudi Arabia. It was explained that they were putting a

significant amount of investment into the region and the new Country Manager was tasked with strengthening the

current team.

PROCESS & RESULTS

Laking Group met with Well Flow International, in London, and were able to show enough strong industry

understanding, that Well Flow International gave Laking Group the roles on an exclusive basis. Laking Group was

able to find all 3 members of the team within 2 months, decreasing the burden on the current management team

at Well Flow International.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“Laking Group has done an excellent job in sourcing high quality candidates for our company. They work quickly

and have excellent communication skills. I would highly recommended their services”.

CASE STUDY 2

BP – SHAH DENIZ II PROJECT

REFERENCE: SUBSEA OPERATIONS LEAD

PROJECT

BP had struggled to fill this role for three months, which required a solid background in subsea controls as well as

ongoing operations and maintenance. Furthermore, this position required the successful applicant to spend two

years in the UK then relocate to Azerbaijan for a further 2 to 3 years. An Engineering Manager at BP subsequently

recommended that they approach Laking Group to fill this position.

PROCESS & RESULTS

− This role involved a systematic mapping of all known subsea controls personnel at every known operator in

Aberdeen.

− Laking Group successfully sourced a candidate looking relocate from Aberdeen.

− They started 7 weeks later.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“My requirement was quite a difficult recruiting task and there had been a number of poor results, previously. Laking

Group had a good understanding of what was being asked for, researched, clarified and identified a suitable

candidate, quickly. They were then especially good at following up and confirming the process was moving forward

through interviews and offers.”

CASE STUDY 3

COBALT INTERNATIONAL

REFERENCE: RECRUITING LEAD

PROJECT & RESULTS

Following months of communication with a passive candidate the Laking Group was able to represent the

candidate on an exclusive basis to Cobalt International as the individual had been impressed with our ‘non sales’

approach and our complementary benefits, such as market information and salary surveys, that were provided.

The candidate’s experience matched that of the expected profile extremely well and we made. From there Laking

Group made the candidate aware of the position that was available. Cobalt International were been impressed with

how we matched their requirements to the candidate’s skill set as well as managing the candidate throughout the

process.

Once this position was filled Cobalt International have repeatedly used Laking Group as they know we understand

the company needs and are able to reliably inform candidates on company plans, projects and culture.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“Over the course of the last 18 months I have been utilising Laking Group to assist with placement of senior

industry professionals within our technical teams. I have found Laking Group to be consultative in their approach,

offering high calibre candidates in a short space of time. They are also not a fair weather organisation and stay in

contact with market information even when we are not busy. I can certainly recommend their services and will

continue to use them in the future.”

CASE STUDY 4

BPP-TECH

REFERENCE: ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

PROJECT & RESULTS

− Having worked alongside BPP in London, we were approached to supplier 2 key professionals for their offices

in Houston.

− The calibre of candidate BPP needed were highly academic and skilled engineers. The skillset was very

particular leaving a small candidate pool available. These hires were for a specific project which our client had

already won, with this in mind the timeframe was of high importance.

− Laking Group successfully secured the two professionals for BPP and have been utilised to develop their team

further since then.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“I have worked with Laking Group several times and have been exceptionally pleased with the results. They provide

quality candidates quickly and efficiently to meet the criteria given to them. I would highly recommend the team

and will continue to use Laking Group in the future.”

CASE STUDY 5

TOTAL E&P

TECH REFERENCE: GLOBAL HEAD OF FLUIDS, CEMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT

PROJECT & RESULTS

Having worked alongside Total for their international operations, we were approached to supply two, hard to find

Fluids, Cement & Waste Management Supervisors with relevant experience working on dry location operations in

the Middle East for their exploration campaign in Kurdistan.

Laking Group successfully provided two candidates, both of which were secured for the role

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“Laking Group has successfully worked with me on a number of challenging Fluids & Cementing requirements in

Europe and remote locations across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. They are efficient, they deliver, and they use

their knowledge the market to good effect – I recommend them.”

− “Laking are very focussed on helping their clients achieve their goals. They understand the business and have a

deep knowledge of the major players and their activities. This of course feeds back to the client, directly. I have

been in the business since 1982!”

Fluids & Cement Specialist

− Laking Group’s consultant’s knowledge of the industry is a key aspect allowing them to match the correct

candidate for the client’s requirements, using this understanding of the various operators specific requirement’s

allows for a cost effective approach by getting things right first time.

Night Drilling Supervisor

OTHER CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

CANDIDATE TESTIMONIALS

– “Laking Group contacted me months ago regarding an overseas opportunity and that's how I got to work

with them. They are very straightforward and know how to create a good perspective of opportunities. The

Laking Group team are truly concerned about the client understanding the entire picture of a career change

and take the time to line out and detail every aspect of the change so you can consider all the facts and make

an informed decision. They care for their clients doubts and concerns and makes sure you understand and

consider all the available information. I gladly recommend Laking Group because of their knowledge on the

Engineering Sales Market globally, and because they truly seeks what it is best for their clients when looking for

a career change”.

Sales Manager

– “My experience in my dealings with Laking Group has been exceptionally productive. They are reliable and you

can trust the team to creatively deliver. From the moment Laking Group got my CV, they remained positive

with very clear and honest updates until the job came through. This is what really matters, and they have got

it”.

Senior Flow Assurance Engineer

– “I was fortunate to have Laking Group acting for me during my last contract, when they placed and

represented me with a large Spanish international in SW Africa. They were unfailingly polite, strenuous in their

actions to ensure payments, travel, healthcare cover etc. were all acted on in a timely and correct manner, and

highly efficient in dealings on my behalf. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking either an agent or

representation in the wide world of oil and gas – they are honest, trustworthy and positive.”

Drilling Superintendent

CONCLUSION

– Superior quality in a short time frame due to a robust business model.

– We are a niche specialist.

– Proven track record on outperforming competitors on a global scale.

– Full confidence in our business model, limiting risk to our clients.

– Growing company with a clear need to deliver and partner with our clients.