Our clients range from early stage VC backed start-ups to established public companies. We have placed into most industry sectors and we pride ourselves on our ability to quickly understand the dynamics of a sector and the culture of the business.
It's this level of expertise and experience, that ensures we introduce relevant and high calibre candidates, whatever the situation.
Our approach is not just about one successful placement; it's about building lasting partnerships. We aim to be your trusted advisor, helping you to secure top-tier talent, that will help to drive your organisation's success now and into the future.
Companies we have helped
We instructed Fiona on a role that we have historically found difficult to fill. We worked very closely with her, developing a full job description and person specification. She was very knowledgeable and able to advise us on the best recruitment strategy to identify the successful candidate. It was not easy search but she found us the perfect candidate!
Healthcare CFO
I have known Phil for a number of years. He successfully completed a search for our UK Finance Director position. Throughout the search Phil invested time to make sure that he understood my requirements, our business and our culture. He demonstrated his knowledge and experience by presenting a timely shortlist of extremely strong and relevant candidates, from which I was able to select our UK FD.
Retail CFO
Fiona led the search for a new Group Financial Controller.
I was very impressed with the whole process; given regular weekly updates, a very strong preliminary candidate list and saw some very good candidates, one of which we ultimately offered the job to.
I found Fiona to bevery knowledgeable, easy to work with and focused on delivery. Would definitely use her again.
CFO - Tech Manufacturing
We have worked with the team at Freshwood Group for a few years. Over that time they have really got to know & understand our business, culture and values which is always reflected in the candidates they introduce to us. They have worked hard to build a relationship with whole business and have always given us professional and timely service.
VP HR, EMEA - Software (SAAS)
Phil led our search for a new CFO. I was very impressed with the whole process; given regular weekly updates, a very strong preliminary candidate list and saw some very good candidates, one of which we ultimately offered the job to.
I found Phil very knowledgeable, easy to work with and focused on delivery. Would without doubt use him again.
Group HR Director - Automotive
This was a tricky search from the off. We needed to identify someone who could move quickly, had experience of an exit (ideally in a PE context) and who was willing to be based in a fairly remote part of the UK. Freshwood were creative in their approach, stayed in regular contact and were quite prepared to challenge us when they felt it was necessary. We successfully appointed a CFO, who supported the CEO in an exit process within 12 months.
PE Investor - CFO in Support Services