TESTIMONIALS
"Electrocomponents undertook a major strategic change from a geographical to a global functional organisation...
The change was a complex one involving our businesses around the world, many of which have works council or union representation. Timescales were aggressive and this was therefore a highly pressurised role involving liaising with the Exec Steering Group, Finance, Project Managers and HR Managers of different nationalities.
David communicated clearly and brought a strong knowledge of the different HR environments and requirements."
IW, Group HR Director
SS, Chief Information Officer
I was fortunate enough to be partnered with David as my Global HR Lead during a large scale Transition effort through Q2-Q4 of 2020.
We faced not only the normal array of issues with HR complexity globally, but the added 'confusion' of Covid remote working and furlough schemes. David's clarity of thought, experience and deep knowledge of HR process but also business change was incredible, but it was his compassion and desire to do the right thing by ALL of our colleagues, both retained and affected that stood out.
David clearly operates at a very Senior table, managing not only Global HR Partners, but also legal and Business leaders with ease, and above all credibility.
It was a genuine pleasure to have partnered with David, and I can honestly say that he is a true professional from whom I learnt a lot and respect greatly.
ES, Head of Strategic Projects, EMEA
“In 2020, [Client] transitioned their global IT infrastructure operations to an outsource provider. David used his skills and knowledge to manage the HR workstream for our EMEA business.
This role included developing and implementing the plan for the impacted team members across multiple European jurisdictions, managing a complex stakeholder group of global project and business owners through to local HR and business owners and driving key change management aspects of this outsourcing project.
Crucially he was able to clearly represent the risks and issues posed to the global project approach and timeline from the complexities of European HR legislation.
2020 was a busy year for all and it was a huge benefit to have an experienced HR project manager own and drive the plan for this work.
I found that David got the job done with minimum of fuss, could be trusted to navigate the complex stakeholder group and that his guidance was clear and relevant. I look forward to working with him again.”
LC, Group HR Director
“..Balanced and pragmatic approach to a tricky business problem....
...clearly understands the requirement for a commercial approach combined with sound legal advice.... David delivers sound HR support and advice, his personal style instils confidence”
EB, Partner - Projects
“DTZ/Cushman & Wakefield merged globally. David was an integral part of the integration team throughout 2 years of complex evolution...
One of his key strengths was his ability to build strong relationships and credibility both with Corporate executive and the in-country teams, and navigate and represent the interests of both to each other.
I relied on his objectivity, counsel, extreme flexibility, resilience and ability to quantify all of the potential risks to distil those we need to be materially concerned with.
He is one of the few consultants I have worked with that is truly alert to the deep nuances of the business and leverages this throughout his advice and activity for the greater good of the business, not just the discrete project he may be working on.
I have no hesitation in recommending him”.
SE, Operations Director
“From the outset, David proved his value.
He has a very practical approach to problems and solutions. This approach, combined with his rapid understanding of the broader issues and the line by line detail ...made his recommendations clear, concise and invariably right.
By nature he is an excellent communicator at all levels ...As a result of these skills, David played a key role in bringing the project in on time and under budget.
From my point of view, a first class result. ”
GH, Group HR Director
David was brought in to lead the HR agenda relating to the sale of our Global Hygiene business to Rentokil Initial plc.
He worked both tirelessly and seamlessly with the Exec team, the deal team and with all related managers across 9 countries of operation (1900 employees) stretching from the UK to New Zealand.
This was a highly demanding and pressurised project with a very lean team, virtually no resources in-country and tight deadlines.
David was meticulous in his management of the all important people data, demonstrated strong analytical skills and was totally conversant with the legal challenges of the sale processes in the UK and was able to have meaningful conversations in all of our jurisdictions.
He kept me and the other key leaders (within the deal) fully informed on every aspect of the process and was quick to identify potential road blocks at an early stage. The disposal was delivered successfully thanks to David’s support. It was a real pleasure and privilege to have worked with David during this period”
“David led all HR aspects of the development, planning and implementation of an unprecedented organisational change programme within LGC Forensics.
David’s technical capability coupled with his project management skills and limitless drive to get tasks done led to the highly successful delivery of all key objectives.
He went on to develop a strategic employee programme which helped employees come through the changes and embed robust ways of working.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending David”
JP, Operations Director
AF, People Director
“seasoned managers relied on David to support them for the plans and potential impact on a £720 million bid...
I thoroughly enjoyed working with David and would strongly recommend him to any organisation that requires a heavyweight HR professional” – AF, People Director
PL , HR Operations Director
“Right blend of persistence and drive for optimal solutions together with awareness of peoples’ boundaries ...he helped push the senior team to the best possible solution...
David's work ethic and work rate are superb and he has been an essential member of our project team.”
VS, HR Director
“David... has a high level of technical expertise and knowledge ...and his support was invaluable in enabling the division to achieve successful outcomes...”
“David led the development, planning and implementation of a major organisational restructure...
...his project management skills are excellent and the programme was completed on time with successful delivery of all key objectives... ”