Martin Ellis

I have traded as a boutique headhunter since 2010. I can stick to my (and my clients) knitting and provide a highly personal and discreet service without the fixed costs carried by larger organisations. I do partner with others, especially when involved with international searches. You can meet my most trusted partners at http://corporatehandyman.co.uk/headhunting/international-partners.

SAM was a great introduction to being a headhunter, but I thought it could be done with more pace and that new technology held great efficiency opportunities, so I set off on my own.......

I was the Managing Director for a number of businesses in the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand. Got most of them growing again, although some needed extra attention to overcome a stubborn streak.

I was the Managing Director, based in Sydney for 2 years. Loved Sydney and the job. Had a great time, but was dragged back kicking and screaming for a UK based promotion.

This was a service provided for women, by women, in the washroom. The business had stopped growing and was losing customers and employees too quickly. Improved that and got promoted to run the Aussie outfit.......

I was handed a rag-bag of acquisitions and asked to weave them together into something that could grow with a nationwide footprint and consistent service standards. We added some other bolt-ons and managed to define our strengths and find our niche. Averaged 40% net profit growth and cleaned up the balance sheet.

A great grounding for what was to follow. I was also seconded to some line positions for development. Learned stacks about sales, profit and people.