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Testimonials

Clients

“Red Moon produced an excellent candidate for our EU Marketing Director vacancy, plus a couple of very good ‘spares’, quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. This was achieved due to their obvious and quick understanding of our requirements, corporate culture and the market sector. They were able to construct a brief and job specification with the minimal amount of fuss and were outstanding at keeping us informed of progress and issues at every step of the process. The result was a painless recruitment of a first-rate candidate who has met our every expectation and fitted seamlessly into our team.”

V.P, Japanese Pharmaceutical Company

“I was asked by the Board and major shareholders of Orthos Ltd to become Chairman in 2006. The Company was not performing in line with expectations and it quickly became clear to me that in order to address shareholder needs the Company needed to be properly capitalised (through the introduction of Venture Capital) and to appoint a new CEO .Obviously, the two needs were mutually dependent, the achievement of the former dependent on the latter and vice versa. The situation was therefore somewhat problematic but not unique.

Within a reasonable time frame two offers of VC funding were obtained both being conditional upon the appointment of a CEO. The challenge then became identifying such a candidate who would:

1. Have the right skill set to meet both the needs of the business and it’s potential institutional investors.
2. To be able to manage a team resistant to the external imposition of a new CEO
3. Steer the Company through the protracted funding negotiations
4. Be both able and prepared to take on such an assignment with the clear understanding that a successful funding conclusion was a prerequisite of both the Company’s future and the incumbent’s position as CEO.

I had had previous contact with Sarah Mattinson of Red Moon and she agreed to take on the assignment as described. We jointly defined the probable personnel specification and whilst Sarah had a good knowledge of the relevant general market (medical devices), we were together able to draw up a list of companies who might be targeted for potential candidates. Sarah moved forward with admirable diligence and within a short period had identified a long list of about 12 possible candidates. This we were able to reduce to 8 which Sarah then interviewed with the objective of presenting me with a shortlist of 4. I held final interviews in London (together with a senior industry professional in the role of advisor) and we were delighted with the quality of all 4 candidates. One in particular stood out (albeit he was previously known to me) and through Sarah an offer was made and accepted. Throughout the process working with Sarah was efficient, productive and enjoyable.

The successful candidate was appointed, funding achieved and Sarah (eventually) received her fee. The Company is now performing in line with shareholder aspirations and the total project can only be deemed a success.”

Chairman, Orthopaedics Company

“I first started working with Sarah and her team in 2008 and have found her to be an excellent and most reliable resource. As an applicant she approached the project and myself with a high level of professionalism. The selection process was well designed and I was impressed with the way that she kept in regular contact and managed the process from both a strategic and operational level. I was particularly impressed with Sarah’s desire to find  a true match between the clients requirements and the applicant. I find it to be a challenging and ultimately highly rewarding process. 
As a client, Sarah and her team have significantly exceeded all expectations, the roles that I were recruiting for were highly specialised and I was impressed with the level of research completed in order to understand the role and requirements, more impressive was the candidate list which demonstrates her extensive network. It’s reassuring to work with someone who has you and your company’s best interest always in the front of their mind. My experience with Sarah and Red Moon was completely satisfying and I have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone.”

CEO, Contrast Imaging Company

“Sarah takes a very personal, pro-active role and is not frightened to challenge the status quo. If you have the confidence to listen to new ideas with an open mind then Sarah will be able to make a significant difference to your business. She is bright, effective and takes time to really understand what lies behind the business needs. She is the antithesis of the ‘cookie cutter’ so common in her profession. Great sense of humour too!”

CEO, Orthopaedics Company

Candidates

Sarah Mattinson demonstrated in my opinion a number of skills crucial to a successful recruitment agency:

• Rapport with the customer – she understood the people and the environment into which the successful candidate was to be placed as well as the role and understood that the job description could never adequately capture the essence of the vacancy.
• Networking and listening skills, not only did Sarah have the network of contacts to enable identification of suitable candidates but through pertinent questioning and listening she was able to unearth the key drivers and performance criteria that would ensure alignment with the requirements of the post and company.
• Finally support: throughout the interview process Sarah was genuinely supportive both in terms of supplying insight into the company but on a personal level, a genuine feeling that getting the right fit was important for both parties and that this wasn’t a simple transaction.

Having had a number of interactions with agencies it has become far too evident that many are process driven and have a blinkered approach to recruitment, ticking boxes rather than understanding that whilst a candidate may not completely full fill the requirements, they may bring additional skills to the table. I am glad Sarah has a different approach and am very happy in my current role.

European Marketing Manager, Japanese Pharmaceutical Company

Sarah Mattinson has been utterly professional. Having identified my strengths and fitting them to an imminent organisation she was able to position me into a new company extremely effectively. What is absolutely key for me is that until now its been the same experience of working with a recruiter and no doubt a familiar one. I would express an ambition and this then being overlooked either through geography or a desire to side step you for a quick win. Sarah never displayed any of these qualities. I never at any point felt under pressure to look at a role, my geography was not dismissed and Sarah worked hard to establish understanding with the potential employers and my skills were eloquently conveyed to ensure I gained the interview. I was advised throughout the process despite her being on holiday and assisted even after gaining the role. An excellent experience and one I recommend to those seeking their potential next move

National Sales Manager, Healthcare Services Company

Red Moon Executive Search approached me whilst I was in the final throws of writing my PhD thesis. Sarah Mattinson told me her client was looking for a driven individual who would fit into their growing orthobiologics business in the role of Technical Manager. After a thorough discussion it was not long until we had an informal face-to-face where Sarah made me feel completely at ease as she detailed her client’s requirements. Keen to pursue my application and on Sarah’s recommendation I met with both the CEO and another Senior Director within a matter of weeks and I was delighted to be offered the position in what is an exciting and rapidly expanding market. Throughout the entire process, from the first phone call and during my meetings with the company, Red Moon Executive Search maintained close contact with me. I felt fully informed throughout the whole process and Sarah and her team made every effort to keep me up to speed with the status of my application. The service I received from Red Moon Executive Search was first class and I would be delighted to work with Sarah again in the future.

Technical/Product Manager, Orthopaedics Company