BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS 2025
INDUSTRY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY
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ilson Brook Founder & MD Neil Holloway says he founded Wilson Brook in December 2018, having started in recruitment back in 2000 because he had a vision as to how executive search and professional recruitment should be done. He says: “Unlike much of the recruitment industry, I realised that the responsibility of helping people’s careers (and, by extension, their families) and ensuring companies can recruit the best people should be done in the most thorough, professional, honest, and fair way possible. Not a dash for cash, mud on the wall, cutting corners, KPI-focused, uncaring approach that others seem fixated on. I am passionate about delivering exceptional service to our customers, both companies and individuals alike. I believe that our process is unbeatable whilst our commercial proposition is unique. • Confidential proactive search (head-hunting) - to identify those high-calibre “passive” individuals. We don’t rely on databases, job boards, LinkedIn or advertising to find candidates. NDAs in force where required • Proven method of approach – We can enable you to meet candidates who would not normally respond to recruiters or explore an opportunity • Regular and clear communication – true collaboration with scheduled update calls and added-value information shared including competitor analysis, market intelligence and salary and benefit survey • Defined process - including face-to-face briefing, interviewing and short-list presentation along with a detailed search report and full reference checking • In-depth research – to ensure we leave no stone unturned to identify the best people, scouring the market leaving no stone unturned. We don’t cut corners, outsource research or only use LinkedIn! • Cultural & personality match – vital to embedding into the team and getting the best out of the talent you bring into the business. We take time to understand the culture of a business • Exceptional candidate management – We understand the emotions passive candidates go through when exploring a new opportunity, take them on that journey and help them to make the right decisions • Professional support & brand image – not only do we give the right message about your employer brand to the people we approach on your behalf, we also support you in an honest and open way • Candidate profiling & executive development – included at no extra cost with all shortlisted candidates • The Wilson Brook triple guarantee – (1) 12-month free replacement guarantee on all assignments. (2) If we can’t deliver you a shortlist that you’re happy to proceed with then we’ll either re-shortlist at no extra cost or you can have your initial retainer refunded in full with no further fees to pay. (3) We never re-approach placed candidates. Above and beyond that, your organisation is completely off-limits for a period of 2 years from the most recent invoice. We do not take people out of our client companies • Fair & transparent commercial agreement – Fixed fees
We recruit across most functions, encompassing appointments from board to director and senior management (our lowest salary bracket is £60-80k), working with SME’s to PLC’s, including businesses with venture capital & private equity backing.
We have recruited across most functional areas including: MD/CEO, Divisional MD/Director, Commercial, Operational, Technical, Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance & HR. We also have experience of dealing with Chair and Non-Executive Directors.
June 2025
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