BIE Executive

BIE is an executive recruitment firm that has been building leadership and enabling change for over two decades. Through a combination of interim management, executive search, permanent resourcing, and transformation expertise, across five broad market functions, we empower our clients to adapt, plan and deliver change.

We specialise in functional positions across HR, Finance, Supply Chain & Procurement, IT and Technology, and Executive Leadership. We focus on senior leadership talent solutions, business-as-usual functions or creating dedicated expert teams to deliver on business consulting projects. We have established network relationships, a proven track-record in delivery and deep-rooted expertise.

BIE is based in the City of London and operates across the UK and internationally. We have successfully delivered mandates across Mainland Europe, Middle East, APAC and North America.

Director - Executive Search - Procurement Leadership Practice

Procurement Heads

As a Director at Heads Resourcing Group and as Head of Practice for its Financial & Professional Services (F&PS) practice, I led a team of consultants, whilst also being one of the leading revenue generators for the group. I focussed primarily on winning new business for the group and placing senior procurement professionals, typically on a retained basis.

Director | Head of Practice - Financial & Professional Services

As Head of Practice for Heads Resourcing Group's Financial & Professional Services (F&PS) practice, I was the leading revenue generator for the group, breaking a number of company records and helping the business to scale. This also allowed me to grow the F&PS practice from solo operation to leading a team of consultants.

Head of Practice - Financial & Professional Services

As Manager of Heads Resourcing Group's London practice, I was brought in to build and develop a largely untapped market and cement the business' presence with London-based companies.

Manager - London Practice

Michael Page

I specialised in placing finance professionals on a permanent basis into businesses across Hampshire and West Sussex, from newly-qualified accountants to Financial Controllers. My client portfolio ranged from small and medium-sized enterprises to FTSE-listed companies.

Managing Consultant - Finance

I was responsible for growing Michael Page Finance’s Industry and Commerce proposition and placing qualified accountants on a permanent basis across Hampshire.

Senior Consultant - Finance

Consultant - Finance

I was responsible for growing Michael Page Technology’s Business Solutions (ERP, CRM, Projects, Programmes, PMO & Business Analysis) and IT Leadership (CIO, CTO, IT Director, Head of Function) propositions across London and the South East, focusing specifically on the consumer sector and placing candidates into permanent roles.

Consultant - Technology

Associate Consultant - Technology

AZALEA

Based in Petersfield, the Azalea Group is Europe's premier golf, sports and tourism communications and marketing agency, offering a complete marketing and public relations service.

PR Manager

Media Executive

The BIE Procurement and Supply Chain team supports clients in the delivery of end-to-end capability across the value chain. James provides client-side global capability within Owner Led, Private Equity and Listed organsiations. James has a network of international procurement talent built up over eight years of delivery experience.

Scope of current and previous client work:-

- CPO - Aerospace 
- CPO - Renewable Energy 
- CPO - Global Pharma
- VP Procurement - Utilities

With a proven track record of exceeding targets, driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships, James excels in closing high-value processes and articulating the value of optimised executive search solutions.

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