TESTIMONIALS Our clients consistently describe satisfaction, projects delivered, high standards of service and technical expertise. Please contact us for detailed references, where client confidentiality permits. “From the outset, David proved his value. He has a very practical approach to problems and solutions. This approach, combined with his rapid understanding of the broader issues and the line by line detail, along with his excellent knowledge of TUPE legislation, made his recommendations clear, concise and invariably right. By nature he is an excellent communicator at all levels and was able to influence people outside our own organisation to act in a manner that supported our own strong ideals...As a result of these skills, David played a key role in bringing the project in on time and under budget. From my point of view, a first class result. ” – SE, Operations Director “David undertook an interim assignment as Head of HR...He provided direct support to the Divisional Managing Director on a range of strategic activities. Overall, David is a very effective HR interim manager who has a detailed knowledge of employment law and key KR skills areas. He has provided a solid HR presence in the division during a time of significant change and is solutions oriented and decisive. I am very happy to recommend him for other assignments.....” “David provided detailed guidance and input to a number of substantial tenders which were key to the division's growth plans, managing the HR aspects of the tender process and contributing to commercial tactics. He has a high level of technical expertise and knowledge in this area and his support was invaluable in enabling the division to achieve successful outcomes...” “David led the development, planning and implementation of a major organisational restructure... his project management skills are excellent and the programme was completed on time with successful delivery of all key objectives... ” - VS, HR Director “David was reliable, and his work was detailed, thorough and of high quality. He was resilient in dealing with changes brought about by evolving business circumstances... David stimulated learning among the HR team; not only did he leave us with tools and materials but he effected knowledge transfer.While self sufficient in his delivery of projects, he integrated well with the team... He provided helpful advice and guidance across a range of situations outside of the core projects. I can say that the team benefitted from David's expertise and enjoyed working with him. I would work with David again without hesitation, and highly recommend him.” - SL, HR Director “seasoned managers relied on David to support them for the plans and potential impact on a £720 million bid... I thoroughly enjoyed working with David and would strongly recommend him to any organisation that requires a heavyweight HR professional” – AF, People Director “we were delighted with his contribution to HR and the business more broadly...From a professional perspective, David proved to be extremely knowledgeable and totally reliable – his intimate knowledge of the workings of the Employment Tribunal provided us with a unique perspective that added to the quality of planned outcomes... We are grateful to David for the very high level of service he provided us” - SV, People Director “David provided a balanced and pragmatic approach to a tricky business problem; he clearly understands the requirement for a commercial approach combined with sound legal advice. He also supported us with coaching for our line managers which was thorough and detailed. David delivers sound HR support and advice, his personal style instils confidence” - LC, Group HR Director “In 2012 Electrocomponents undertook a major strategic change from a geographical to a global functional organisation. We had already determined the revised operating model and appointed the top two layers of the structure when we asked David to lead the OD programme office running the reorganisation of the remainder of the business. ” “The change was a complex one involving our businesses around the world, many of which have works council or union representation. Timescales were aggressive and this was therefore a highly pressurised role involving liaising with the Exec Steering Group, Finance, Project Managers and HR Managers of different nationalities. David communicated clearly and brought a strong knowledge of the different HR environments and requirements. He works hard, is reliable, always looks to find pragmatic solutions with practical outcomes and was a key member of the team responsible for successful delivery” - IW, Global HR Director “learnt a lot from you in such a short time” - LC, HR Officer