AWARD WINNING EXECUTIVE SEARCH EXPERIENCE

Established 1982

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 ting and retaining outstanding and impactful

leaders at senior executive through to Board level, including Chief Executives and NEDs,

across all disciplines.

Russam GMS is one of the UK’s most established and experienced executive search firms, with an award-winning track record of providing permanent, board level talent solutions to its clients.

OVERVIEW

Our ApproachFirstly, 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.

As an executive search business we know that organisations expect high standards and as such we constantly challenging ourselves to exceed expectation. We are always looking at innovative ways to identify the best talent for organisations and to ensure that identification and retention go hand in hand.

We provide data, market intelligence and benchmarking against your competitors, we know the importance of the brief and getting it right from the start.

We are honest and transparent as an organisation and work with our candidates and clients in the same way – we ensure the highest quality of service for all those involved in the search process and for all candidates whether successful or not we provide support and coaching so that they are able to reach their goals and objectives.

“Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first.”

Angela Ahrendts, Burberry CEO 2006 - 1014

With a track record since 1982 and expertise in providing interim management, project

management and executive search solutions, in the UK and Internationally, we place our

clients’ interests first and lead the way in creating unparalleled value for them… delivering

lasting change.

We have attained a wealth of credentials and awards over our illustrious history; these

can be seen on our awards and credentials page. We also lead the way on innovation

within the industry and these are detailed within the Innovation page.

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

everything we do.Our reliability and experience are well documented but as a business

and a team we’ve never stood still, constantly anticipating what’s to come and help deliver

best value to our clients. This has seen us successfully expand into specialist markets and

services, whilst staying true to our core values and promises.

Russam GMS offers your organisation exceptional, consistent resourcing support.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

“Russam GMS helped us find the talented people who now form the foundation of our company – helping us to build the bright future that lies ahead.”

CEO, FTSE 100 Financial Services Institution

Our NED Community

Russam GMS has created a peer-2-peer meeting group for the NED community, designed to develop talent, build and support strong business leaders. Senior figures 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 through to start-up businesses.

ADDING VALUE

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On-boardingAt Russam GMS, we want our clients and candidates to achieve their full potential. So we’ve developed better ways to on-board executives into their new organisation.

As part of our offering, every new executive is offered our executive onboarding programme to take them through their first months in the new organisation. This will involve a complete psychometric assessment and full coaching schedule aligned to their objectives/KPIs.

Combined with our knowledge of business trends and the changing world of work, this allows for a more productive, richer and seamless transition into our clients businesses.

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“I was incredibly impressed with the meticulous detail applied by Russam GMS to the construction of our new team – the forensic eye that was cast has ensured our new structure is operating at maximum efficiency.”

CFO, Central Government Department

At Russam GMS, we understand that leadership requirements are evolving and changing. The need for individuals with highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to work cross border within truly global businesses is increasing exponentially. In this competitive environment, it’s essential you partner with a search and leadership development organisation that is agile and able to thoroughly understand your business and culture across all regions, and not someone else’s interpretation of it.

Working closely with our clients, we are able to provide advice, guidance and the implementation of global resourcing strategies; with the ability to recruit key executive talent across Europe, Asia Pacific and the United States.

INTERNATIONAL CAPABILITY

Weeks 1 and 2

• Search consultants appointed

• Briefing meetings with key staff / stakeholders

• Roles specifications drafted and agreed

• Key dates fixed. Research & Advertising

Weeks 3 and 4

• Research begins and / or advertisments appear

Week 5

• Research completed and advertisements close

• Long-listing and preliminary interviews

Week 6

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

and identify

• Individuals to be interviewed by Russam Search

Weeks 7, 8 and 9

• Interview long-listed candidates

• Shortlisting and interviews

Week 10

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

final interview

Week 11

• One-to-one meetings for candidates with Chief Executive

• Final interviews

• Preferred candidates identified; reserve candidate(s) kept warm

Week 12

• Telephone references, medical if required

• Unsuccessful candidates stood down

Week 13

• Offer and negotiations

YOUR SEARCH JOURNEY

Russam GMS Limited The Gridiron Building One Pancras Square

London N1C 4AG

UK

T: 020 3714 4990

Registered Office: Russam GMS Limited 48 High Street North

Dunstable Beds

LU6 1LA UK

T: 01582 666970 E: hq@russam-gms.co.uk