Testimonials

Equitas Partners’ expert guidance to Premier Education Group Ltd in its recruitment of a Chair was invaluable. The Group comprises a wide range of business models at different stages of evolution including those navigating complex regulatory environments, all of which service the Activity and Education sectors. Derrick’s approach was thorough, focused, engaging and effective such that we were able to attract a longlist of high quality candidates from beyond our own networks to arrive at a final panel for interview confident of making the appointment. Working alongside a highly entrepreneurial group operating in the backdrop of Covid-19, Derrick was adaptable and sensitive to what was required to ensure this was a successful process. If you are recruiting at very senior levels, consider working with Equitas Partners- I recommend them highly

We have used Equitas Partners for several Chairmen search exercises for our investments. We like their honest, direct and responsive approach, and the level of market expertise and insight they bring to any exercise. In particular, they truly understand the nuances of finding the right individuals who can constructively support CEOs and their respective management teams in high growth, entrepreneurially driven businesses, helping them to maximise market opportunities and successfully navigate key challenges along the way

We instructed Equitas Partners to source a high calibre NED for our Group board. Although the initial consultation process was thorough, it was highly engaging. Equitas strived to understand the exact nature of our business and the type of person we were looking for. This resulted in them producing a shortlist of highly capable candidates to interview. The hardest part of the process was ultimately to select the most suitable from such a strong field.

As we prepared for the IPO, we needed to appoint two extremely high calibre NEDs to support the Chair on the board. Equitas Partners were highly responsive, immediately grasped our requirement and identified several excellent candidates for consideration, ultimately concluding in two very successful appointments ahead of flotation

As part of our ongoing strategic development, we were keen to strengthen our boards with a range of differing and complementary skills, and engaged Equitas Partners to conduct a comprehensive nationwide NED search. Throughout the process they were excellent to work with. They took the time to fully understand our requirements, including cultural fit, and ultimately I was very impressed with the range and quality of candidates identified for potential interview. From this exercise, we were not only able to make an excellent appointment, but also identify other high calibre individuals who may be suitable for further roles in the future. I would recommend Equitas Partners highly

I was introduced to Derrick by a ‘plc Non Exec’ for a Board role and found his approach profoundly helpful. Derrick was both patient and insightful when responding to my many and varied questions, while also providing guidance to understand potential ‘fit’ with the Board culture. As a result, I was at the top of my game for the interview. I was sufficiently impressed by Derrick that I invited him to pitch to recruit a new Chair for Premier Education Group Ltd (Premier), the largest franchise provider of children’s activity in UK. Derrick was successful in winning the work and despite the challenges of a Covid backdrop and working with a Founder led business in a sector, which was very hard hit by the pandemic, delivered high calibre candidates that fit the brief. Quite simply, Derrick was indefatigable in delivering to the brief. The result was impressive such that Premier appointed not only a new Non Exec Chair but also a Deputy Chair from the candidates presented.

If you have the opportunity to work with Derrick, I recommend you take it. You won’t be disappointed

I have worked with Derrick of Equitas Partners as both a candidate and a client. You can quickly tell he truly understands issues in high growth entrepreneurial businesses, and I like his very professional, commercial and responsive style

Over the last 10 years I have benefited from Equitas Partners’ deep recruitment expertise, insight and connections – valued professional perspectives delivered in a ‘down-to-earth’ style. Every conversation underlines a genuine interest in your challenges and a desire to add value. I would have no hesitation in recommending Equitas Partners to you

We are delighted we instructed Equitas Partners to find our new Chairman. Their performance exceeded our expectations. Great to work with throughout the process and. despite a rather demanding brief, they delivered an outstanding shortlist – to the extent that, in the end, we had a selection headache that was a blessing to process. Patience was afforded when our timeline extended and we have now appointed someone for a key role, whilst also making great strategic connections with other candidates who we will remain in contact with.

As part of our ongoing expansion we looked towards strengthening our non-executive board. Equitas Partners’ specialist expertise, extensive networks and thorough candidate knowledge enabled us to quickly identify and appoint an excellent candidate with just the right blend of skills and outlook we were seeking.