EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Established 1982

OVERVIEW

Russam GMS is one of the UK’s most established and experienced

executive search fi rms, with an award-winning track record of

providing permanent senior level talent solutions to our clients.

Our search and resourcing capability is broad and deep and we are a

preferred and trusted supplier to a number of well-known organisations

across multiple sectors – this breadth enables us to source the best

candidates wherever they are.

We advise our partners on identifying and retaining outstanding and

impactful leaders at senior executive through to Board level, including

Chief Executives and NEDs, across all disciplines.

Our ApproachOur approach is based on three core beliefs:

Firstly, client and candidate care. We take the time to really understand your

organisation, strategy and culture; we work closely with your stakeholders

so the brief is clear and the search process is project-managed to ensure

all expectations are met.

Secondly, our industry knowledge enables us to search and identify a

talent pool of high quality candidates; we are rigorous in our assessment

processes so you can be assured of its quality.

Thirdly, we keep you informed about the process all the way through

and we do exactly what we say we will do at the outset. We focus on the

goal of identifying the very best talent who will make a difference to your

organisation.

Our CommitmentAs an executive search business we know that organisations expect high

standards and as such we are constantly challenging ourselves to exceed

expectations.

We are therefore always looking at innovative ways to identify the best

talent for you and to ensure that identifi cation and retention go hand-in-

hand.

We also provide data, market intelligence and benchmarking against your

competitors because we know the importance of the brief and getting it

right from the start.

We operate in a wholly honest and transparent manner and we work with

our candidates and clients in the same way – ensuring the highest quality

of service for all those involved in your executive search process. Whether

successful or not, we provide support and coaching for all candidates so

that they are able to reach their goals and objectives.

“If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings you almost don’t have to manage them. The team with the best players wins.”

Jack Welch, GE CEO 1981 - 2001

Russam GMS offers your organisation exceptional, consistent human

capital support, having provided executive search and interim management

solutions in the UK and internationally since 1982.

Our ValuesOur values are to be reliable, innovative, open and trustworthy and this is

evident in everything we do. Our experience and track record speak for

themselves because - as a business and a team - we’ve never stood still,

constantly anticipating what’s to come and delivering best value to the

people we work with.

Placing your interests fi rst – whilst delivering lasting change - has seen us

successfully expand into specialist markets and services, whilst staying

true to our core values and promises. We constantly innovate (it’s even

in our logo) which has seen us attain a wealth of credentials and awards

during our history.

Our NED CommunityRussam GMS has created a peer-2-peer meeting group for the Non

Executive Director (NED) community, designed to develop talent, and build

and support strong business leaders. Senior fi gures in industry contribute

to this critical area of market success at our regular NEDgroups, NEDtalks

and NEDdebates.

To support this community, we operate a thriving NEDsearch practice –

matching substantive talent to organisations across all sectors, from major

corporates and public sector bodies to charities and start-up businesses.

Trustees UnlimitedWe also handle senior executive roles in the non-profi t sector, through our

joint venture organisation, Trustees Unlimited.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

“If you don’t have a great workforce, you’re not going to have the next eBay

– and you will fall behind a whole new competitive context.”

Meg Whitman, Ebay CEO 1998 - 2008

ADDING VALUE

On-boardingAt Russam GMS, we want to actively help our clients and candidates achieve

their full potential because for us, the work doesn’t stop at the point of

placement – it never stops as part of our long-term working relationship.

We have therefore developed a better way to on-board executives into

your organisation. As part of our offering, every new hire is offered our

executive on-boarding programme to take them through their fi rst months.

This will involve a complete psychometric assessment and full coaching

schedule aligned to their objectives and key performance indicators.

Combined with our knowledge of business trends and the changing world

of work, this allows for a more productive, richer and seamless transition

into your organisation.

Coaching & MentoringAs the demands on senior executives increase and with more limited

timelines to deliver results, the need to align and share the challenges in a

way that accelerates success is essential.

Whether newly appointed to your organisation or transitioning to the

next level, the evidence is clear that executive coaching and mentoring, at

stages throughout an individual’s career, produces signifi cant benefi ts in

productivity, relationships and engagement.

Russam GMS is able to deliver tailored coaching and mentoring programmes

at all stages of an executives career cycle.

PsychometricsNot only do we realise how important getting the right person in the right

position is – we truly understand how to do it.

For this reason we are able to provide you with a full range of psychometric

testing that can be tailored to a particular role, team and Board dynamic.

These detailed assessment tools can give you a clear line of sight as to

a candidate’s thinking style, culture fi t, motivations and potential success

factors - assuring the best possible fi t for your organisation.

“I believe very strongly in the value of having a diverse team around me that comes from very different backgrounds and different points of view.”

Irene Rosenfeld, Kraft CEO 2006 - present

As leadership requirements evolve and change, the need to recruit

individuals with highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to work

effectively across borders becomes more important.

Whether you’re already a global business or a start-up looking at your

fi rst international market, in this increasingly competitive environment,

you need executives with a world view. It’s essential that you partner

with a search and leadership development organisation that is agile, while

thoroughly understanding your business and culture across all regions.

Working closely with our clients, we are able to provide advice, guidance

and the implementation of global resourcing strategies. Having recruited

senior executives across Europe, Asia Pacifi c and the United States, we are

able to identify key talent in any sector, discipline or jurisdiction.

INTERNATIONAL CAPABILITY

“Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think

you build one with your employees fi rst.”

Angela Ahrendts, Burberry CEO 2006 - 2014

YOUR SEARCH JOURNEY

“I think as a company, if you can get those two things right — having a clear direction on what you are trying to do and bringing in great people who can execute on the stuff — then you can do pretty well.”

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO 2004 - present

Stage 1• Search consultants appointed

• Briefi ng meetings with key staff / stakeholders

• Roles specifi cations drafted and agreed

• Key dates fi xed. Research & Advertising

Stage 2• Research begins and / or advertisments appear

Stage 3• Research completed and advertisements close

• Long-listing and preliminary interviews

Stage 4• Long-listing meeting with the client to review research outcome

and identify

• Individuals to be interviewed by Russam Search

Stage 5• Interview long-listed candidates

• Shortlisting and interviews

Stage 6• Shortlist meeting with client to agree candidates to be invited for

fi nal interview

Stage 7• Facilitation of any informal meetings

• Final interviews

• Preferred candidates identifi ed; reserve candidate(s) kept warm

Stage 8• Telephone references, medical if required

• Unsuccessful candidates stood down and extensive feedback

provided.

Stage 9 • Offer and negotiations

• Candidate on-boarding, integration and coaching

Russam GMS LimitedThe Gridiron BuildingOne Pancras Square

LondonN1C 4AG

United Kingdom

T: 020 3714 4990 E: hq@russam-gms.co.uk