adrian cookson

managing director

About

A highly experienced and commercially astute International Search and Selection professional, operating at Board level for over 20 years. The majority of my work is on retained assignment, I believe passionately in providing the highest levels of customer service to both clients and candidates and have a proven track record of successful project delivery. I have developed long standing relationships with clients ranging from market leading, £Multi-Billion T/O global organisations through to large Nationals, SME’s and VC/Private Equity backed start-ups. Over the years I have gained valuable experience of, and have recruited talented Senior Executives in, many industry sectors including:- Aerospace, Automotive, Auto ID, Building Materials, Chemicals, Construction, Consultancy, Defence, Distribution, Engineering, Electronics, Industrial and Process, Materials Handling, Media, Medical, Mining, Office Products, Oil and Gas, Plastics, Printing and Packaging, Publishing, Telecoms, Utilities and Wholesale.

Country

united kingdom

City

bradford

Industry

staffing and recruiting

Skill

sourcing, business development, new business development, recruiting, management, business strategy, negotiation, management consulting, change management, executive search, strategy, start ups, talent management, strategic planning, team building, technical recruiting, leadership, team management, account management, business planning, contract negotiation, executive management, international business, key account management, manufacturing, organizational development, process improvement, project management, sales, sales management, talent acquisition, team leadership, vendor management

Experience

managing director

exec 3 solutions

2004-9 - Present · 22 yrs 1 mo

I established Exec 3 driven by a strong desire to deliver outstanding levels of customer service to both clients and candidates alike. I provide bespoke recruitment solutions combining direct search, advertised campaigns, database search and networking in order to successfully identify, attract and recruit Senior Executive, Director and Board level talent both in the UK and Internationally. I also provide a confidential and tailored candidate marketing service to effectively enable the best candidates to secure their desired next career move. I have successfully delivered on search campaigns for many MD and GM positions as well as numerous functional Executive and Board level roles in:- Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Digital and E-Commerce, Finance, HR and Talent Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Purchasing and Sourcing, Operations, Production and Manufacturing, Engineering. These campaigns have been completed both in the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East, Far East and Asia Pacific regions.

divisional manager- senior executive business

ellis fairbank

1994-9 - 2004-9 · 10 yrs 1 mo

I joined this small recruitment firm as a consultant in 1994 and quickly progressed through various management roles to where I eventually led a Division of Senior Consultants. We provided Executive and Board level recruitment solutions to a broad range of UK and International clients in various industry sectors. Over my 10 years at Ellis Fairbank I recruited, trained and managed some of the most successful consultants in the business and played a significant role in helping the company grow into a nationally recognised market leader.

various positions

early career

1985-7 - 1994-9 · 9 yrs 3 mos

I started my working life in the hotel and catering sector, learning the importance of excellent customer service by running bars, high end restaurants and a number of small hotels. Later I gained more valuable commercial knowledge and experience in a range of industry sectors whilst working for some market leading companies such as Rover Group, Mars Inc. and Carnaud Metalbox. I held positions in Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance.