simon west

Supporting the Chief Executive, Chairman and management team in improving revenue streams, enhancing operational performance and developing community engagement.

Member of the operating board responsible for strategically identifying and realising new commercial opportunities across the key service streams of Resource Solutions, Executive Search and Specialist Disciplines. Specific focus on developing a RPO model for fast growth SMEs and delivering Board or senior leadership team appointments.

Responsible for all of Nigel Wright UK's Consumer & FMCG sector Sales & Marketing business operating through an established network of senior Industry and Private Equity contacts. My team was aligned to service key categories and managed retained search assignments and strategic multi-assignment recruitment projects for a diverse client base. I regularly hosted networking events for MD/CEO/Chairman contacts.

Developing new client relationships and delivering senior recruitment projects for Technology, Brown & White Goods and Electronic Accessories businesses across the UK. Particular focus on senior Sales and Marketing appointments.

Business development and assignment delivery for a portfolio of leading Consumer sector clients across the North, Midlands and Scotland.

Black Box Consultancy is being launched to work in partnership with customers with the objective to support change or to enable growth.

Leading a team of industry expert consultants in building and developing relationships with senior executives, personally handling key strategic sales and marketing recruitment projects for FMCG and Consumer Goods businesses throughout the UK.

Delivery of Qualified and Part Qualified finance recruitment assignments for private sector clients in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

* BlairWest is an independent Executive Search and Recruitment firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. * We work predominantly with Private Equity (or Venture Capital) backed businesses, as well as other ambitious or disruptive privately owned companies seeking to scale. * In addition to our Executive & Non Executive search capability, our growing team of specialist consultants deliver recruitment solutions in the key functions of Finance, Technology & Commercial.