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"Direct, plain-speaking and effective, Vaventi is a refreshing voice in the executive recruitment industry and should be the consultancy of choice for those seeking a strategic long term relationship that consistently delivers excellent results and value"

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Detailed case studies and client references are available on request.

Executive Search

Utilised covert executive search tools to undertake an exhaustive market assessment before successfully appointing five managing directors on behalf of a high profile plc.

Retained on an ongoing basis to represent a leading project management and cost consultant as their global resourcing partner, during a programme of international expansion.

Executive Selection

Managed a successful high-impact executive selection campaign, supplemented by executive search, to source a complete Middle East management team on behalf of one of the world's largest engineering consultancies.

Advertised and managed the appointment of a team of directors to ensure timely and professional delivery of a multi-£billion London Olympics scheme.

Interim Management

Instructed by a Fortune 500 business to introduce an Interim COO, tasked with making time critical assessments and driving significant change throughout their European operations.

Appointed an Interim Director on behalf of an Administrator, to lead the build-out and financial close of a substantial construction portfolio following a high-profile company liquidation.

Management Consultancy

Strategically advising and educating a top-five European Construction Services business on human capital and competitor issues, allowing them to capitalise on new market entry.

Embedded a team within a Special Purpose Vehicle to audit, give advice and implement change to their resource management procedures.

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Contractors

Nick Down has been appointed to lead the Middle East operation of Laing O’Rourke

Vince Lydon has become Major Projects Director within the commercial arm of Balfour Beatty

Julian Ledbray has been appointed Managing Director of the Birmingham office of Morgan Sindall

Jayne Hettle has been appointed Director of Eduction with Morgan Sindall

Allan Shanks has been appointed Health & Safety Director with Balfour Beatty Engineering Services

Amanda Mellor has been appointed Non-Executive Director with Kier

Liam Cummins is to become Western Australia Regional Director with Laing O’Rourke

Neil Johnson has been appointed Operations Director with Morgan Sindall

Guy Fowler has been appointed Director of Major Projects with John Sisk & Son

Don Stewart has been appointed Business Development Director for the North-east region of ISG

Consultants

David Carrick has been appointed Vice-President and Joint Managing Director of Knowles Consultancy

David Shearer has been appointed Chairman with Mouchel

David Bryant has been appointed Director with Ernst & Young

David Mairs has been appointed Partner of the Affordable Housing Division at EC Harris

Stewart Martin has been appointed to lead the Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Team at EC Harris

Todd Bechtel has been appointed Managing Director of Environment Business Line with Arcadis UK

Nigel Page has been appointed Director and Management Consultant of Housing Consultancy at Savills

Jack Devlin has been appointed Mechanical and Electrical Director with Cundall

Paul Montgomery has been appointed Director of the Construction Cost Consultancy team with Drivers Jonas Deloitte

Dr Uwe Krueger has been appointed Chief Executive with Atkins

Developers

Martin Plocica has been appointed Retail Portfolio Director with Hammerson

Will Heath has been appointed Group Development Director with Redrow

Pam Alexander has been appointed Non-Executive Director with Crest Nicholson

John Armitt has been appointed Senior Independent Director with Berkeley

Trevor Selwyn has been appointed Head of London Business with Crest Nicholson

Mike Nelson has been promoted to Construction Director with Durkan

Paul Nicholls has been appointed Group Director with United House

David Thomas has been appointed Sales & Marketing Director with Kier Homes

John Holmes has been appointed Chairman of Coast & County

Mike Butterworth has been appointed Chief Operating Officer with Capital Shopping Centres

Constructors

Jeff Mack has been appointed Director of Transportation Group with CH2M Hill

Andy Sallis is to become President Oil & Gas, in America for Amec

Mo Hayes has been appointed Senior Vice President with Parsons

Clients & Investors

Peter Adams has become Major Projects Director at the Highways Agency

Richard Doyle has been appointed Human Resources Director with Network Rail

Alison Nimmo has been appointed Chief Executive with The Crown Estate

Andrew Wolstenholme has been appointed Chief Executive with Crossrail

Rob Holden has been appointed Chairman with High Speed 1 concessionaire HS1

Jon Lamonte has been appointed Tube Lines Chief Executive with LU

Institutions

Dr Diana Montgomery has been appointed CEO of the Construction Products Association

Michael Clapham has been appointed Chairman of Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

Alan Crane has been appointed President of the Chartered Institute of Building

Richard Coackley has been appointed President of the Institute of Civil Engineers

Sean Tompkins has been appointed Chief Executive of RICS

Angela Brady has been appointed RIBA President

Geoffrey Spence has been named Chief Executive of Infrastructure UK

Isabel Hudson has been elected Deputy Chairman of the National House-Building Council

Catherine Thornhill has been elected as Chairman of the North Scotland branch of Association of Women in Construction

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