Edison Hill Search - IT Executive Search

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐃𝐎:
👉 Since 1997 I’ve recruited CTOs and Senior Tech Leaders (CIOs, IT Directors, Heads of, VPs etc.) into High Growth Technology Companies.

▶︎ 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓:
👉 I’ve completely immersed myself in the CTO and Senior Tech Leader sector for over 23 years, which has allowed me exclusive access to the superstar CTO talent pool.

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐈 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑:
👉 My clients are typically CEOs, Founders & Investors (PEs, VCs, Angels etc.) in High Growth Tech companies.
👉 During my 23 years I’ve also partnered with Charities, Public Sector, Banks, Insurance, Telecoms, Automotive, Travel, eCommerce, Online Gaming….. 

▶︎ 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒: 
➡𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇
👉 A service that appoints your new CTO within a month of engaging my services.

➡ 𝐂𝐓𝐎/𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
👉 Your CTO Interim Manager will be in place within 7 days of appointing me.

➡𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 & 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄
👉 For CTOs at every stage of their career we offer advice and guidance as well as great CTO opportunities.

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐘 🔽
👉 “I first worked with Edison Hill Search (Warren) in 2004 when the business I founded, DSP Global, was still at a fairly early stage. Back then we needed a recruiter who understood the unique challenges of working for a small tech company and from the outset Warren and his team at Edison Hill Search did that. Over the years Warren has recruited both in the UK and internationally for senior management figures within the business as we continued to grow. The business was successfully acquired in and the positive hires via Warren played a part in that. If you require a discreet, professional and thorough recruiter then call Warren”. Phil Huntley - Founder DSP Global

👉"Warren was very professional and helpful in asking the right questions so that we were placed with the right candidate."Sarah Adams - Director of Operations tifgroup

The CTO Recruiter | CTO Recruitment Firm | CTO Executive Search | CTO Interim Management 

Edison Hill Search | Boutique Technology Search Firm | CTO Executive Search

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄?
👉 Within 30 days of engaging my services your new CTO or C-Suite Tech Leader will be appointed.

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒?
👉 A step by step proven approach that combines cutting edge technology, science and nearly 25 years Executive Search Recruitment knowledge.

▶︎ 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓?
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟏 – Fully understand the role and the impact it has on the business
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟐 – Deep dive search and map out the client’s industry sector and competitors
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟑 – Compile a shortlist of the “A” List candidates from within the sector 
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟒 – Discreetly approach every CTO on the list
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟓 – Conduct screening interviews with those candidates who expressed an interest in the role 
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟔 – Present shortlist of screened candidates for the client to interview 
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟕 – Once interviews are completed, assist the client in preparing & presenting their offer 
👉 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝟖 – Manage the offer & acceptance process through to your new CTOs first day 

▶ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐘:
👉 "We worked with Warren to support Harper in finding a rockstar CTO. It was a long and thorough search given the importance of this position but Warren delivered and some. I was initially reluctant to invest in direct search but given how integral this position is and how well it turned out for us, I wouldn't think twice about this in the future. I would recommend Warren wholeheartedly." Liam Young - CEO & Founder at Harper Concierge 
👉"Warren searched for senior technical positions for us. I was very impressed by his understanding of the requirements, quality of candidates presented, and most of all, his team's ability to search in SE Asia. If you're stuck in recruitment recommend you try Edison Hill." James Barnes - Founder

▶︎ 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒:
👉To find out how you can enjoy a stress free search for your new CTO either drop an email to warren@edisonhillsearch.com or call me on +442037622021

CTO Executive Search | CTO Recruitment | Your New CTO Secured In 30 Days | C-Suite Tech Search Firm

Edison Hill Search | Interim Management

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄?
👉 Within a week of engaging my services, your new CTO/CIO Interim Manager will be in place.

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒?
👉 We deliver the results to you by focussing on what the “end result” looks like, and the expected goals our clients want to attain from the Interim assignment.
The desired outcome is then detailed, mapped out and an action plan is agreed to achieve the outcome. 

▶︎ 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓:
👉 With over 20 years of working with CTOs, CIOs and Senior Technology Leaders, you would expect us to have an ever growing network of seasoned and sought after Interim Management level professionals, all with a track record of consistently delivering high level results.
👉 We are regularly in communication with our network of Interims, enabling us to tap into this unrivalled pool of resources and to select the best and most relevant CTO Interim Manager for your assignment.

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐘 🔽
👉 “Edison Hill Search has been providing Interim consultancy for a number of years. They have made it their task to get to know our business, and how we work, and that has meant that the resources he presents to us are always a very good match. It is a pleasure to work with Edison Hill Search, and their professionalism and diligence takes a lot of the hassle out of my recruitment activities, and anything that makes my life easier is a good thing.” Jason Lester - Cap Gemini

👉 "Warren's diligent & professional approach to recruitment has always left the highest of impressions. Working with Warren as both a candidate and a recruiter I have had the pleasure of his excellent attitude and approach to both sides of the role.
When turning to Warren as a recruiter, I was impressed by his understanding of the job roles put in front of him and the uncanny ability he has to find the right people for those positions. I have no problems in highly recommending Warren in future." Mark Jones - Program Manager at Microsoft

CTO Interim Management | IT Interim Management | An Interim CTO In 7 Days | CIO Interim Recruitment

Edison Hill Search | CTO Career Transition Service

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄?
👉 To provide a fledging CTO with enough sound advice to decide if the CTO career path is right for them.
👉 For established CTOs we act as a confidential ear, a soundboard and to offer updates on the current market situation and sentiment.

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒?
👉 Just get in touch with us – we really are an approachable bunch, and it’s not all about discussing opportunities and jobs. Happy to chat over the phone or meet for coffee. 

▶︎ 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓?
👉 We listen. We hear and, if needed, we offer advice.
👉 We return your calls. We give initial feedback over the phone or in person, not via email or voice mail – whether that be good or bad news.
👉 We understand every CTO is as unique as the varying roles and duties expected of them.
👉 Our aim to help highlight a CTOs individual strengths and, if appropriate, give guidance around any shortfalls in a CTOs skillet, we could even suggest using the services of our CTO training partners, ctocraft.com @ctocraft, who are the stand out players in this field (IMO).

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 🔽
👉 “Through years of experience, I recognise that fine margins separate hustlers from people who genuinely care. Those who care take time to ask questions. Time to listen, to discover what drives the other person and what they need and want. Warren exemplifies those people who see prospects as people, not as targets. His style and approach are subtly different, but those small changes bring a considerable distinction, clearly honed and refined over many years." Jeremy Burns - Senior Director of Engineering at Contentful

👉 "From a candidate point of view, wow, how refreshing, a recruitment professional who genuinely listens and takes time out for you. Thank you for the 'food for thought' conversation, and for guiding me in the right direction." Ranjit Johal - Senior Tech Leader

CTO Candidate Career Advice & Transition Services | CTO Jobs | CTO Careers | CTO Recruiters

Edison Hill Search | CTO Executive Search Case Study | AltAsset

▶︎𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐂𝐓𝐎:
👉AltAssets are a company using technology with expertise to provide an alternative asset network for the global PE and VC community. They’re based adjacent to the City of London, but with a global reach.

▶︎ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐌:
👉They depend on tech to deliver their services and needed a new Senior Member of the team to lead the technical part of the business. The role included the development of inhouse open-source frameworks and management of the virtual teams’ delivery, using cutting edge tech.

▶︎ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
👉 With a clear brief, Edison Hill Search carried out an Executive Search assignment to find the right match with a demonstrable track record and experience in a similar environment.

▶︎ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒:
👉 AltAssets were very pleased with the quality of their chosen candidate, who has delivered above expectations and had a real positive impact across the business. 

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐃 🔽
👉 CEO, Richard Sachar, commented “Warren helped us recruit a very high powered CTO who is helping to transform our business capabilities. He stuck with the mandate until he found the very best person possible. He will always be our first port of call for IT recruitment in future.”

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 🔽
👉 “Warren has helped us grow the development team, from the CTO down, in our high-tech start-up. All the candidates he found were so skilful that we had difficulty in selecting the best from a highly talented bunch. We are definitely going to continue using Warren’s help in future when we need more people.” Sergei Savenko – Former Director of CompanyBook

CASE STUDY | CTO Retained Executive Search | AltAssets | Technology Search Firm | IT Headhunters

Edison Hill Search | CTO Interim Management Case Study | Belstaff

▶︎ 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐑:
👉 Established in 1924, Belstaff is a global British luxury lifestyle brand steeped in history and spirit of adventure.
👉 Belstaff is headquartered in New Bond Street, Mayfair, and has showrooms in London, Manchester, Glasgow as well as New York, Milan & Munich.

▶︎ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐌:
👉 Belstaff had a pivotal migration of a range of systems – including warehouse management and e-Commerce. They were unable to locate a suitably experienced permanent Senior Manager to deliver on this critical project so it was decided to go down the Interim Management route in order to address and solve this mission critical challenge. Belstaff approached Edison Hill Search directly to resolve the situation.

▶︎ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
👉 Within a week Edison Hill Search had engaged the services of an Interim Manager that not only had the correct commercial background but also had knowledge of Belstaffs niche e-Commerce platform & Warehouse Management System. He was available within a week and had an existing relationship with Edison Hill Search.

▶︎ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒:
👉 The project was back on track within a month of the Interim Manager starting, with all subsequent deliverables and deadlines being met. The interim Manager had their original contract extended 3 times.

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐃 🔽
👉 The Group CEO at the time, Mark West, had this to say: “Warren is a first class recruiters who understands his market and the talent available within it. Confidentiality assured, he can be relied upon to deliver on time and to budget.”

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 🔽
👉 "Warren truly went the extra mile to accommodate my requirements and always delivered on his promises. Without hesitation, I recommend Warren to any client or candidate who is looking for a genuine recruitment consultant who puts people first. A top guy!" Steve Yates - Interim Manager

CASE STUDY | CTO Interim Management | Belstaff | CIO Interim Management | IT Interim Management

Edison Hill Search

▶︎ 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋:
👉 In this 30-minute FREE strategy call I will review your recruiting situation and identify areas I can offer help with. 
👉 I will use my 23 years of recruiting CTOs & Senior Tech Leaders to recommend the action to immediately improve your results, and at the same time show you how it will increase your staff retention rates as well.

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐌𝐄:
👉 If you are a CEO, Founder, Director, HR Manager or Investor (PE, VC, Angel etc.) in a High Growth Technology Company and you want to solve your CTO or Senior Tech Leader permanent hiring challenges then I have a PROVEN process that will have your new CTO in place within 30 days. 
👉 If, however, your challenge is finding the right CTO/CIO Interim Manager you should expect results within 1 week.

▶︎ 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:
👉 Book your FREE strategy call with me here. Just follow the link below and select one of my available times. You will be asked for some basic information so I know who I will be contacting.

📞 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:
https://calendly.com/warrenctosearch/30min

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆:
👉"Warren is the supplier to my IoT Tech start-up company. Warren moved this supplier relationship to partner relationship making it easier to find the right candidate in my team. This relationship has helped to get great matches. Finding good candidates for a start-up is not for everyone but the candidates from Warren were aware of the start-up company life and challenges, in reality they were looking forward in pursuing the start-up challenge.
If you are looking for candidates in a start-up environment I would recommend Warren from Edison Hill Search." Praful Pasarkar - CTO at Movolytics
👉" Warrens exceptional offer, manner and support was greatly appreciated and I would
recommend anyone to have a call with him for your next hire." Joe Hollingworth - COO at Shackle

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Blue IT Solutions

Oversee the delivery of Permanent and Contract IT Recruitment services.

Co Founder

TV Jobshop

TV Jobshop was an innovative Digital/Sky TV channel providing an advertising platform for recruitment via digital TV. 
During my engagement at TV Jobshop I delivered several key projects including the redevelopment of the channels website and  marketing the channel to recruitment agencies throughout the UK.

Consultant

DP Connect

Established a Contract Division within this award winning IT recruiter.

IT Recruitment Team Leader

I recruit the High Impact CTOs who build High Growth Tech Companies that improve people’s lives. I partner with CEOs, Founders & Investors to hire “best-in-market” industry talent | CTO EXECUTIVE SEARCH | CTO RECRUITMENT

▶︎ 𝐌𝐘 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄: 👉 I ensure that your permanent CTO or C-Suite Tech hire is in place within 30 days of engaging me, or your FCTO or Interim Manager secured within a week.
👉 Recruiting CTOs and C-Suite Senior Tech Leaders since 1997.
👉 Extensive experience executing a proven hiring strategy that’s been refined over 25+ years. 
👉Using a combination of advanced technology, science and a proven process that consistently delivers the right CTOs for our clients’ time after time.

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐄:
👉 SAVE TIME: When partnering with Edison Hill Search you are ensuring the right CTO is delivered the first time of asking. Average time from engagement to offer is 20 days for a permanent hire.
👉 SAVE MONEY: By avoiding the disaster of a bad hire, and associated massive costs. Based on a £100k  CTO salary, the cost of a bad hire can easily exceed £300k.
👉 GUARANTEED QUALITY OF HIRE: All permanent candidates are accompanied by a 12-month guarantee.

▶︎ 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒:
👉 RETAINED EXECUTIVE SEARCH | CTO RECRUITMENT 
👉 INTERIM MANAGEMENT | CTO CONTRACTING
👉 CTO CAREER TRANSITION & CAREER ADVICE

▶︎ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓: 
👉Whether a retained Executive Search appointment or an Interim Management assignment, you will receive a shortlist of qualified, thoroughly screened candidates who will be interested in your company and  your opportunity.

🔽 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐘 🔽
👉 "I have over 20 years' experience with successful Global technology start ups. One of these was UK based and Edison Hill Search were engaged to source three senior appointments in particular. Warren Beazley and his team handled the search and as a result we hired a Head Of Finance, Head of Sales and a Head Of Technology, all of whom proved suitable and highly successful in their roles.
I found Warren to be a good listener and thorough. While he understood the urgency of our search he demonstrated a necessary level of patience in sourcing the correct fit.
I confidently recommend Warren to any business, and in particular to any start up." John Goggin - Tech Entrepreneur

👉 “Warren searched for senior technical positions for us. I was very impressed by his understanding of the requirements, quality of candidates presented, and most of all, his team's ability to search. If you're stuck in recruitment recommend you try Edison Hill Search.” James Barnes, CEO Jirnexu

I’ve seen more “I’m so excited to announce I’ll be working at Company XYZ” posts this last month than I’ve seen since 2022!

That big old oil tanker that is “The Job Market” seems to be well on the turn.

Here’s just a snippet of the Movers & Shakers from the CTO & Senior Tech Leader world since April:

The British Army has announced that it has appointed its first-ever CTO -  David Williams OBE will be the Army’s first CTO, given the task to drive the organisation’s digital transformation and modernisation. With a diverse career history spanning 21 years of engineering leadership, from across industry within the civil engineering sector and across government.

Rocket Companies Hires AI Innovator as Chief Technology Officer as their first CTO - Shawn Malhotra is a proven technology leader with decades of experience in engineering, product development and AI strategy for tech and media companies, including Thomson Reuters, Intel and Qualcomm.

Percona appoints new #CTO - Experienced executive Liz Warner, joins the open source database specialist as it looks to build on a successful 2023. 
A seasoned industry veteran, Warner brings decades of technical and senior leadership experience, as well as a track record of driving successful organisational transformations.
Most recently, she held the role of CTO at cloud native container management firm Weaveworks, where she led the company’s product strategy and engineering teams.

James Cropper plc  appoints CTO in Technical Fibre Products division - James Cropper has announced the appointment of David Hodgson as chief technology officer of its Technical Fibre Products (TFP) division.

Iron Road Partners hires CTO - Iron Road Partners, a New York-based regulatory consulting firm focusing on investment managers, has hired Jason Harper as its first chief technology officer.
In his new role, Harper will lead the development and implementation of technology that helps clients simplify their risk, regulatory, and compliance functions.

Care.com names new CTO - Care.com, the largest online platform for finding and managing family care, today announced that is has appointed Amit Goyal as (CTO). In this capacity, Mr. Goyal is responsible for leading the Company’s technology and engineering teams and developing a state-of-the art platform that will unify Care’s global digital properties and enhance the Company’s ability to deliver innovative products and services.

WhoCanFixMyCar Adds New Hire to its C-Suite - Craig Livings l joins the car maintenance marketplace as CTO and brings a wealth of experience in IT and Software Engineering, spanning almost 20 years. His recent career has seen him leading a team of over 120 people and being responsible for technology strategy, technical coaching and transformation.

There you go folks.

Let’s keep that good news rolling in!

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

#careernews #jobnews #ctos #hiringnews

Warren Beazley (FIRP)

CTOs and Tech Leaders come in all shapes and sizes.

Some are great at creating MVPs.

Some can present to shareholders with absolute authority.

Some can dissect and improve a technical roadmap in the blink of an eye.

Some are magnets for great technical staff, growing, retaining and leading teams with ease.

Some could wipe the floor with those Dragons having secured and delivered on investor funding time after time.

Some can do all of the above.

Some can do one or two.

And some are better than others.

So when you say “we need a CTO”, be clear about these three things before entering the job market:
1. What is the expected, tangible outcome of this hire?
2. Why should someone leave where they work and join us?
3. What happens if we get the hire wrong?

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #thectorecruiter.

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 
☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

#ctos #techleadership #hiring #recruitment #executivesearch #headhunting

It’s getting busier out there people.

Those hands that have been sat on for so long are breaking free.

Here’s a selection of the latest funding news from across the globe.

C’MON!

GigPig live music marketplace secures £1.3M to create new gig opportunities - GigPig has secured £1.3 million in a seed funding round led by Haatch  Ventures (which invested in Thingtrax  and Made With Intent ) and Notion Capital. Other investors in the seed round include Chris Tottman of Notion Capital and Mark Bennett of Haatch, Angel investors and music industry experts Chris Meehan & Richard Flint, Wolfgang Allisat, and Andrea Mihalovits are among a syndicate of individuals who backed the company. 

Hexis scores £1.6M for its AI-driven personalised nutrition platform for athletes - headquartered in London, Hexis has announced that they have scored a £1.6 million pre-seed funding round. It saw participation from APEX Capital an athlete-backed venture capital firm, and Sport Republic, a global sports investment company with controlling ownership of the football clubs Southampton FC, Valenciennes FC, and Göztepe SK. It was also supported by high-profile sports VCs including Dopamine Sports Ventures  along with Tour de France stage winners and Olympic medallists.

Female-led Opmed.ai secures $15M to address healthcare labour shortages with AI - Boston-based Opmed.ai, a company developing AI solutions for healthcare operations, has secured $15 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by NFX and Grove Ventures, with Secret Chord Ventures, the Impact investor Sir Ronald Cohen and UnBox Ventures  also participating.

UK fintech Abound secures up to £800M to expand access to fair credit - London-based credit technology company Abound has announced a new financing round of debt and equity combined which in aggregate, according to the company, could extend up to £800 million, expanding total funding to up to £1.3 billion. In March last year the company secured over £500 million in debt and equity funding.
The new funding includes a multi-year asset-backed debt financing arrangement (backed by loan originations) from existing financier Citi, while Silicon Valley-based GSR Ventures  led the Series B equity round.

Silicon Valley startup Anetac  unveils real-time service account security with $16M funding - Anetac, a cybersecurity startup focused on service account security, has emerged from stealth mode with $16 million in funding. The company aims to revolutionise service account security by offering a real-time streaming solution that addresses a major vulnerability in hybrid environments. The latest funding round was led by Liberty Global, joined by Shield Capital, The General Partnership, Anetac CEO Timothy Eades  and cybersecurity expert Jason W. 

There’s so many more to mention but I just don’t have the space!

So congratulations to all recipients of new funding!

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

#fundingnews #venturecapital #vcs #angels #privateequity

I had a really interesting Zoom call with the Head of Talent Aquisision for a PE owned global business recently.

I was recommended to the PE firm to conduct their CTO search.

However, after speaking with the Head of Talent from the portfolio company, they seem to be getting on just fine.

My only concern is they’ve only scratched the service of the CTO marketplace from their specialist sector, by their own admission they’ve focused on LinkedIn to search for candidates.

My thoughts on this.

If you're certain you have access to the absolute best CTOs or Senior Tech Leaders in your field, kudos to you! 

If, however, there’s a nagging doubt that you didn’t map out your entire marketplace and approach every CTO IN your market, instead focusing on those decent CTOs who happen to be ON the market, maybe we should chat. 

Grab 15 minutes with me here and I’ll show you (FOR FREE) how to implement insider industry tips and strategies that’ll revolutionise all your hiring, not only your CTO search. ☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #thectorecruiter.

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

#CTOsearch #TechLeadership #MarketInsights #ctos #privateequity #TalentAcquisition

Do you want your business to be:

1️⃣Efficient
2️⃣Effective
3️⃣A great place to work

Then let this sink in:

“Nothing will kill a great employee faster than watching you tolerate a bad one” - Perry Belcher 

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter


#CEOs, #Founders, #PrivateEquity, #Startups, #VCS, #VentureCapital

You know what they say about London buses.....

Not 1 BUT 3!

I've received three fantastic and humbling recommendations this week.

Here is the 2nd one.

(If you didn't see the first I'll put a link in comments below).

Øyvind was referred to me by his friend.

We had a great chat and I found out he lives less than 30 minutes from me here in Kent. 

I listened to his situation, and shared my take on being proactive when searching for new career options (not relying on job adverts).

I don’t charge for my time, any of the advice or the step by step processes I share.

All I ask in return are these three things:

1. Pass on my contact details to anyone you think could get value from a chat with me.
2. If you get tangible value from any advice I give can you kindly put something down in words about your experience (ideally something nice 😊)
3. When you are next hiring yourself please think of me.

Here's what Øyvind had to say:

"The job market is tough and I was starting to become despondent about how slowly everything is moving. A friend of mine recommended that I speak with Warren and, boy!, am I glad that I did. After our call I felt uplifted and ready to carry on with a different approach.

I learned loads about how to navigate the current job market and Warren shared great advice on how to plan my LinkedIn activities and some tools to use to improve my profile and increase my visibility. I have done a lot over the last few months to make improvements, but those have been in line with the way things used to work... as Warren says (and I agree, because I'm in it and see it myself) the traditional way of hiring is broken, and a new approach is required.

Now I've got some work to do and some carefully laid out steps to take. I would not have arrived at a plan like this on my own.

If you're in a senior technology leadership role, you should request a chat and coaching session with Warren. You'll know from the start that his level of experience and insight is rare. He's a recruiter you absolutely want to connect with."

Recommendation from a CTO

Here’s the third of the “London bus” Recommendations I received this week.

I only got to know Dan last year.

I’ve never known anyone immerse themselves so fully into the brand building and value proposition that is LinkedIn.

He is a force to be reckoned with, a sponge soaking up groundbreaking concepts and translating them into actionable daily routines, oh and a bloody good CTO to boot.

If you are fractional and want to do it better contact my friend Dan Gwalter.

There are many interesting facts about Dan, but the one he shares with Christian Bale is my favourite.

If you ever get the chance I’m sure he’ll tell you 😊

Anyway, his message gave me a warm feeling when I opened it.

And it’s how people make you feel that’s important.

Here’s what the great man had to say about little old me:

“It is with great pleasure I write this recommendation for Warren → and the fact that he isn't expecting it makes it all the better!
 
So why write a recommendation.
 
Simple, it's 2024 and in most parts, recruitment is broken.
 
→ Long lead times
→ Poor rates
→ High supply
→ Low demand
 
All seem to be the way of the world, however, it's not all doom and gloom!
 
If you can remember the dim and distant past when recruiters were real people who leant into the conversation and listened - you will love Warren.
 
Is he knowledgable - god yes! - he has decades of relevant and insightful experience.
 
But more importantly - he knows the market and can help you navigate it effectively and without despair.
 
So, if your a hiring manager on the lookout for your next c-suite technology leader - grab Warren, he will make your pains go away.
 
If your a technology leader on the prowl for your next role - then Warren is just awesome!
 
Take it from me: Warren is the consummate professional, with a huge dose of human.
 
Grab him now while you can!”

Thank you sir!

From your #1 fan.

Recommendation from Dan Gwalter

Here’s an experiment you might want to try if you’re planning on hiring a CTO or Senior Tech Leader anytime soon.

Don’t advertise the role.

Instead try doing this:

Ask your network.

Create a LinkedIn post telling your story about how wonderful it is working at your business, with a call to action for CTOs.

List your competitors. Reach out with a warm non salesy invite to their CTO.

Get some virtual coffees booked into your diary with them.

I think you’ll notice a difference.

Need any help refining anything then drop me a DM.

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, @TheCTORecruiter

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 
☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

🚀💼 Rethinking Salary Surveys for CTOs and Senior Tech Leaders

Ever wondered about the true impact of those salary surveys for top-tier tech roles? Here’s my take:

In my realm, where every individual and every business is unique, those salary data surveys often miss the mark. Sure, they’re nice to have and might be expected in certain circles, but let’s face it – they rarely dictate hiring decisions on a case-by-case basis.

When it comes to roles like CTOs and Senior Tech Leaders, the factors at play are so diverse that trying to standardise them is nearly impossible. At the end of the day, it all boils down to human connection and intuition.

From a business perspective, it’s about how much they truly value that potential CTO. And from the CTO’s viewpoint, it’s a question of whether the offer aligns with their perceived market worth.

Sure, it’s not just about the salary – there’s passion, culture, and mission alignment too. But let’s be real, money matters. And if I’ve missed the mark here, well, it wouldn’t be the first time!

I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the ever-debated topic of salary surveys. Let’s keep the conversation going!

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter 

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 
☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

One of the few advantages of a quiet CTO and Senior Tech Leader job market is it offers me the time to have more career advice & guidance sessions with CTOs who are considering their career options.

I don’t charge for any of the advice or the step by step processes I share.

All I ask in return are these three things:

1. Pass on my contact details to anyone you think could get value from a chat with me.
2. If you get tangible value from any advice I give can you kindly put something down in words about your experience (ideally something nice 😊)
3. When you are next hiring yourself please think of me.

Attached is a recommendation from Spyros following our recent sessions.

Thanks Spyros - I look forward to following your journey.

"Warren is approachable and methodical. He genuinely cares about the people he works with and has a highly structured approach to matching the right role with the right individual." Spyridon Katsoulis - Director of Engineering

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 
☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

Recommendation from a Director of Engineering

My friend Beata Green has just launched her inaugural podcast.

I’m delighted to share that Beata invited me to be the first guest on CareerTech Chronicles.

Hope you find it enjoyable.

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

https://lnkd.in/dyMv64X7

#podcasts #techleaders #ctos #careeradvice #careertips

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Technology Leaders: Carving Your Own Career Path

𝐃𝐈𝐘 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
 
(definition: DIY Recruitment refers to the practice where a company opts to manage its recruitment process internally, without seeking assistance from external experts or professional recruitment agencies. This typically involves tasks such as sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions without relying on specialised recruitment services.)

Will DIY Recruitment work for you?

The short answer is - it depends.

It depends on whether the candidates you need are included in the pool of applicants who are already actively looking, those individuals who will read your job adverts or have added the green swish “open to work” label to their LinkedIn profile picture.

As a rule of thumb, the pool of active candidates is typically no more than 20% of the total job market for the particular role or level you are hiring for.

If you are happy to limit your search to the active 20%, and assuming you have the resources and processes in place to manage potentially 100’s of advert responses, DIY Recruitment could well work out for you.

However, if you would rather include the remaining 80% of the job market, the passive and “not on your Nelly” candidates, then maybe the DIY approach isn’t the best option.

When we partner with a client we don’t spend much time on Job Boards, Indeed or even LinkedIn when shortlisting suitable candidates.

We’ve spent years building and growing our candidate pipeline, a pipeline full of passive “A” game candidates who meet and exceed expectations year after year for their employers and who don’t trawl job boards or update their LinkedIn profiles. 

Most importantly, they trust us to present relevant opportunities to them.

In summary, if the DIY approach works for you then why change.

But if you’re not convinced fishing in the active pool of candidates will deliver the best talent the market has to offer, we should chat.

☎️ Grab 10 minutes with me here: https://lnkd.in/e2ZXVSeT

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆


#recruitment #hiring #jobs #executivesearch #talent

#CEOs and #Founders - want to improve your businesses hiring and staff retention record?

You can start by taking a long look in the mirror.

Although your company's brand is crucial for attracting talent, what about your personal brand as a CEO or Founder? 

It matters far more than you might think. 

As the face of your company, your online presence influences potential hires. 

When job seekers Google you or visit your LinkedIn profile, what story does it tell? 

Are you showcasing the passion driving your business, your leadership style, and your company culture? 

Investing in your personal brand isn't just about visibility, it's about attracting the right people who align with your mission and values. 

CEOs and Founders - agree?

☎️If you want any pointers grab 10 minutes with me here: 𝙝𝙩𝙩𝙥𝙨://𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮.𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝/𝟭𝟬-𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚-𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮-𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙩

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 

#PersonalBrand #CEO #CompanyCulture #Leadership"

I’m reminded of a pre-Covid story…

A promising #fintech startup needed a new CTO as they geared up for a sizeable Series A. 

They had some reliability issues with product releases and their tech stack needed a review. 

With an engineering team of about 30, split equally between in-house and offshore, they were on the hunt for a non-coding #CTO to steer the ship.

I had a 15-minute preliminary Zoom meeting with one of the founders. He was a nice guy, and after some pleasantries, we dove into business. 

My main goal was to see if working together made sense.

I asked some qualifying questions:

	•	“Has formal sign-off been given for this hire, and do you have the authority to engage with third-party suppliers like me?”
	•	“If we had a perfect match who could start immediately, how soon could you onboard them?”
	•	“On a scale of 1-10, how critical is this hire?”
	•	“What steps have you taken to find the right person? Have you engaged any other agencies or advertised the role?”

But the founder’s responses were flat refusals to confirm any details. 

In fact, he seemed to find my questions borderline insulting and confrontational.

I quickly wrapped up the meeting, thanked him for his time, and didn’t expect to hear back.

Four months later, I got a call from the CEO out of the blue. “Warren, we hired a CTO via a fixed-fee job board. It didn’t work out. Can we talk?”

I deducted the £399 + VAT they’d spent on the job board from my fee, and within 30 days, they’d interviewed and hired a CTO from a direct competitor.

Moral of the story? I might be nosey, but my questions ensure we’re a good fit to work together. 

Once we start a search, there’s no stopping us. 100% success since 2015! 

Like the Mounties, we always get our person!

Until next time, folks.

I’m Warren Beazley, #TheCTORecruiter

#startups #ceos #founders #hiring #techleadership

🔍 Embracing the Art of Discretion: Unveiling the Power of Stealth in Executive Search 🔍

In the world of business, confidentiality is often paramount. 🤫 One of the key reasons businesses seek out my services is for the absolute discretion and anonymity I bring to the table, especially in conducting meticulously mapped market searches.

Whether it’s a delicate situation where the current incumbent is still in place, the anticipation of a funding round or acquisition, or simply a client preferring to keep their hiring strategies under wraps, I thrive in delivering results under the shroud of secrecy. 💼

Just last year, a mid-market tech company approached me through their parent organisation, seeking a fully anonymous search campaign for their CTO hire. No advertising, no public announcements—just a discreet, targeted search to find the perfect fit to replace their current executive.

Similarly, I had the privilege of assisting a tech investor from the #USA whose previous startup had undergone a multi-billion-dollar acquisition. With new investors backing his next venture in the same space, secrecy was paramount. Not even candidates were informed of the industry sector until 2nd interview stage!

While there are many factors contributing to my 28 years of success in the search industry, the ability to navigate these intricate searches in stealth mode stands out as a cornerstone.

Curious about conducting your own deep dive search under the radar?
Grab 15 mins with me here and I’ll show you (FOR FREE) how to implement insider industry tips and strategies that’ll revolutionise all your hiring, not only your CTO search. ☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

Until next time people.

I’m Warren Beazley, #thectorecruiter.

🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁
💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

 #ExecutiveSearch #ConfidentialSearch #StealthMode #ctos #ceos #founders #privateequity #venturecapital #recruitment

A decent read….

#venturecapital #vcs #vcfunded

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