John Cocklin

Put simply, SixteenFifty is a specialist technology talent and insights consultancy. Our experienced team are experts in providing exceptional technology talent for our clients and enhancing the careers of the professionals we represent. To achieve this, we leverage our extensive network of contacts, utilise incisive search techniques and substantiate this with deep market insights.

Joined Bateman Collins with the mandate to establish and develop the Consumer Practice, focusing on permanent and interim/contracting appointments in to FMCG &CPG, Retail, Consumer Healthcare and Luxury sectors. Additional led the Consumer team at Map Room Consulting. Specialised in IT (SAP, BI & Data Science, CRM, PPM and Architecture) and Digital, ECommerce & Innovation.

Successfully led the Consumer Goods & Services Practice, delivering mid-senior level IT & Digital professionals into leading FMCG, Retail, Pharmaceutical and Telecommunications Blue Chip organisations, in addition to interim leadership of the Financial Services Practice. Specialised in SAP, BI & Data Science, CRM, Digital & ECommerce, Project & Programme Management and Architecture (Enterprise, Solution and Integration).

K2 Partnering Solutions is a leader in global ERP recruitment, particularly in SAP. In latest role, was responsible for successfully establishing, leading and developing the UK permanent SAP division across all industry sectors. Leading a small, yet successful team, delivered significant market penetration and growth. In prior role was the leading permanent consultant globally, primarily focusing on placing SAP and CRM professionals into Blue Chip organisations across continental Europe.