Committed to Finding the Very Best Candidates

We Give 100%
We Achieve 100%

ABOUT US

The Appointed Group team are committed to finding the very best candidates from the whole of the industry and not just the best of those applicants who happen to be looking for a new job.

We have an excellent reputation with clients and candidates alike and an exemplary track record of Executive, Strategic and ‘hard to fill’ placements.

Our business was established to overcome recurring recruitment challenges facing your industry; with hiring managers regularly complaining about a lack of relevant experience and the limited breadth and depth of the candidate pool being presented to them.

Backed by leading industry experience, we target and engage with talented individuals who have the specific skills, knowledge and expertise that suit perfectly our clients’ needs and objectives.

Our clients are considered our partners and our commitment to supporting their needs has a genuine impact on their ability to thrive in today’s challenging economic climate.

We are confident that working together with us will help you change your view of the recruitment process…for the better.

IN NUMBERS

Success

100

Percentage of recruitment solutions achieved.

Global reach

Number of continents covered by retained searches since 2018.

Loyalty

Percentage of assignments with existing clients.

Time Line

Average number of weeks to reach shortlist client approval.

Our team of experts is ready to help you develop strategies for not only surviving but thriving in the future. Contact us today to arrange a consultation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our consultants have in-depth knowledge of the sectors in which they work and deliver solutions with expertise and passion. We work in collaboration, sharing our knowledge, experiences and individual strengths to suit the specifics of each client’s brief.

Jules Pearson

Director

Working both nationally and internationally, Jules is regarded as one of the leading recruiters in the country, specialising for over 15 years, in the Aquaculture, Agribusiness and Food Manufacturing sectors; with an excellent track record of success across a diverse range of senior and ‘hard to fill’ specialist roles.

Jules’ personal and individual approach to candidates and clients defines the DNA of The Appointed Group and she has developed and maintained close long-term working relationships with each of her clients.

Trained in OPQ Personality & Ability testing, she is an accredited Career Coach and is also qualified in Leadership Management and Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace.

Since 2015, Jules has been a mentor and conference speaker for the IFST (Student Launchpad) and last year became a mentor for the Prince’s Trust in Scotland.

Direct Number: 07709 266893

jules@theappointedgroup.com

Katharine Price

Senior Associate

Katharine is an International Business and Language graduate from Newcastle University. After a successful career in marketing and administration, Katharine joined a leading headhunting firm as a specialist researcher and now has many years of successful commercial and international research experience.

Katharine is adept at conducting Europe wide senior and mid-level search assignments; together with due diligence research, corporate mapping and remuneration reporting. An accredited Career Coach, Katharine is also qualified in Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace.

Katharine leads the Research & Insight solution at The Appointed Group.

katharine@theappointedgroup.com

Simon Constable

Associate Partner

Simon is an experienced Executive Compensation consultant who has advised senior leaders at a variety of large corporations including General Motors, CIBC, and Delphi. He also served as a senior consultant at a major HR consulting company where he specialised in strategy and analysis for CFO’s of Public Listed Companies.

A Fellow at Johns Hopkins Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health and the Study of Business Enterprise, Simon holds a degree in economics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, an MBA in general management from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, and is a graduate of the Business & Economics Reporting program at New York University.

Simon is co-author of ‘The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter’ and is currently a columnist for a variety of publications. You’ll find his work in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Forbes, BBC Capital, and U.S. News & World Report.

Simon leads the Compensation Analysis solution and Executive Outplacement Support at The Appointed Group.

Bryan Gothelf

Associate Partner

Bryan is an Economics and Accountancy graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. After a successful career in Executive Recruitment, he qualified in 2012 in ILM Coaching and Mentoring.

Bryan offers terrific insight into the private sector recruitment landscape,
from large corporates to smaller entrepreneur owned companies and is highly experienced at assisting candidates to manage all aspects of their career. This may be in changing career direction, pivoting roles, advising on negotiating a remuneration package or supporting someone trying to get back into the workplace.

Bryan leads the Outplacement Support solution at The Appointed Group.

Cameron Davidson

Non-Executive Director

Cameron is a highly experienced, multi-disciplined Senior Director who has delivered value and growth for several multi-national and multi-site operations within Food Manufacturing, Aquaculture and Agribusiness both within the UK and Internationally.

Over the past 25 years, Cameron has held senior roles with Baxters Food Group, Cargill Foods, Grampian Country Foods and Marine Harvest. A genuine global player, he has run businesses across Europe, North America, Australia, Turkey and Malaysia.

Cameron, as a non-executive director for The Appointed Group, provides creative, independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors.

Aquaculture Agribusiness Food Manufacturing

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

The Appointed Group I believe, are unique amongst recruiters, in their field. Their professionalism and passion and deep understanding of their clients’ businesses, their strategy and their individual challenges allows them to generate briefs that attract and deliver candidates that are second to none. They are particularly effective in filling specialised roles requiring highly specific skills.
Craig Anderson, CEO, Chairman, Board Advisor (Aquacultured, Loch Fyne Oysters, Forever Oceans)
Insightful and challenging; Jules always adds value whatever the context.
Rob Clarke, Director, (Redemption Foods Ltd, Maple Leaf, New York Bakery Co)
Jules is most likely the best connected and skilled head-hunter in the food and drink industry in Scotland. She takes a holistic approach in evaluating the company, the vacant position and the team and recommends only candidates that would fit that particular environment and culture while not being shy of expressing her opinions to the client if they differ. She clearly adds value to the search process and I would not hesitate to work again with Jules if the opportunity arises.
Anthony (Ton) Christiaanse – CEO, Chairman (Aviko, Brakes, Unilever, Sara Lee, Stoddarts)
From the moment I first connected with Jules I was impressed by her enthusiasm, energy and knowledge of the clients that she recruits for. Not only did Jules secure me an initial interview, she was very comprehensive in helping me prepare for both my interviews which only served to help me feel confident throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate in recommending her services.
Simon Bergenroth, Senior Brand Manager, (Candidate)
No other recruiter guides, supports and mentors their candidates like them. It is an absolute pleasure to work with the company. It is obvious they are one of the few recruiters that don’t just see their candidates as a potential fee.
Duncan Crawford - Multi-Site Director (Hovis Ltd, Aulds Bakeries.)
Jules and Katharine have been our ‘go to’ recruiter and have supported our team for some years. Their understanding of our business and its recruitment needs are second to none. They have consistently succeeded where other agencies didn’t rise to the complexities involved.
Bakkafrost Scotland
Jules Pearson – wasn’t this lady just beautifully skillful in her directness?! She got straight to the point and gave clear experienced advice on CV’s, recruitment, self branding…simply marvellous!
Attending IFST Launchpad student
Jules is without question the best-connected specialist recruiter working in the Scottish Food & Drink industry. She has built up a powerful reputation by not only knowing the sector inside out, but by understanding the importance of getting the right people into an ambitious business in order for it to grow.
David Reid, Managing Director, Because Brands Matter Ltd
Jules is a pleasure to work with. She is very skilled at matching clients with appropriate positions based on cultural fit and aspirations. She is very professional but also a lot of fun! I would definitely recommend Jules for senior appointments in the food industry.
Debbie Briody, (Matthew Algie, Bells Food Group Ltd, Highland Spring)