Hunting for Game Changers

I would have no hesitation recommending Cesium. Paul and the team were brilliant to work with from the start. The calibre of candidates put forward was exceptional, as was the narrative surrounding them and the role they might play within our organisation. Furthermore, the support provided to hone down what exactly the role looked like and, ultimately, providing advice on securing our preferred candidate and how best to approach remuneration and bonuses. All in all, a very positive experience.

I've known Paul and Cesium for around 6 years and have used the expertise of him and his colleagues to fill roles at Finance Director and CEO level. In my sector, drinks, and I suspect in other sectors as well, Paul seems to know 'everyone' and certainly understands fully what the market needs. At Jeroboams I also used Paul and his colleagues for management and leadership team development with great success. Finally, Paul has a good instinct for what a company needs, he is great to work with and I would say acts as a partner rather than a supplier.

We were looking to recruit a Senior Manager in the Nordics and with little detailed local knowledge of potential talent, I contacted Paul to advise. I was immediately impressed with his willingness to understand exactly what we required, and the clarity in which he set out the process and timelines that he, and his team, would employ. Cesium completed a detailed review of talent within the market, and, acting with some speed, presented a selection of candidates from which we could engage in conversation. We identified and secured our preferred candidate, and are highly satisfied with the process, speed, and outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending Paul, and the Cesium team, and look forward to working together again on our next search for talent.

I worked with Paul over a number of months in establishing an Eastern European commercial office for our business. During this period, I found his commitment and market insight invaluable in the process. He has a very open and direct style of communication. Due to his vast network within the FMCG sector, both in the UK and Europe, we were able to recruit a number of very high calibre candidates whom we would not have been able to recruit. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul.

Paul and his team did an outstanding job for us. They took time to properly understand the brief, build the right candidate profile, and we received excellent feedback from the candidates about the pre-briefing and preparation they gave to those shortlisted. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Cesium as a senior talent search partner.

Paul and the team at Cesium were extremely helpful in finding us high calibre senior talent quickly as we moved to set up the new UK subsidiary of Jägermeister. It was a pleasure to work with their team.

We have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Cesium to enhance our FMCG capability, with many new recruits coming from established brand leaders outside of the industry, to complement the great experience of those that have helped us to build our business over many years – it's proved to be a winning formula.

I have known Paul and Cesium for more than a decade now and can without question recommend Cesium. At MMI, Cesium partnered with us to help search internationally for a number of key positions at senior level up to and including Managing Director. Paul's people and industry knowledge, rigour of process coupled with time taken to deeply understand the functional responsibilities and outcomes that define success in role. This is entwined with a deep desire and focus on understanding the organisational culture and fit. Many people say this, Paul and the Cesium team deliver this.

We have used Paul on a number of Beverage Alcohol industry searches. He has a comprehensive understanding of the industry and seems to know everyone in key functional roles across beer, wine, spirits, wholesale and retail. Yet, in a challenging search for us, he found a great candidate from outside the industry who is a superstar. Cesium's success is combining his network, industry understanding and focus on finding a culture fit for your organisation.

We have worked with the team at Cesium twice over the last two years to support us with hiring two key roles, as we continue to scale up our business, specifically a Marketing Director and a Head of Export & GTR to manage Europe. Having not worked with a Head-Hunter before but having met Paul in trade and at trade shows around the world, I was confident that they got both the industry and, more importantly, our business and brand. I would have no hesitation recommending Paul and the team at Cesium for any drinks industry business looking to hire senior talent. Paul and his team run a super smooth refined operation. Could not be happier with our two new members of the team. Onwards and upwards, thank you.

I highly recommend Cesium for the recruitment of senior hires. I can honestly say that Paul and his team have reshaped my view of what great recruitment looks like. The attention to detail, thoroughness of search and genuine desire to place the right candidates in the right roles really shows. The approach to short listing was incredibly detailed and full transparency of decisions made along the way were given. For what I considered to be a relatively complex hire, it was made to look easy. I look forward to working with Paul again in the future!

We've worked with Paul on more than one occasion and have always been impressed by his collaborative, thoughtful approach. He runs a very professional process, communicates clearly, and makes it easy to stay aligned through an efficient portal that tracks progress and actions. Paul brings a good balance of warmth and rigour. He listens carefully, offers constructive challenge when needed, and follows through reliably. The overall experience was smooth, well managed, and delivered exactly what we needed. I'd happily recommend Paul to any business looking for a trusted partner who operates with integrity and a genuinely client-first mindset.

I would have no hesitation recommending Cesium. Paul and the team were brilliant to work with from the start. The calibre of candidates put forward was exceptional, as was the narrative surrounding them and the role they might play within our organisation. Furthermore, the support provided to hone down what exactly the role looked like and, ultimately, providing advice on securing our preferred candidate and how best to approach remuneration and bonuses. All in all, a very positive experience.

I've known Paul and Cesium for around 6 years and have used the expertise of him and his colleagues to fill roles at Finance Director and CEO level. In my sector, drinks, and I suspect in other sectors as well, Paul seems to know 'everyone' and certainly understands fully what the market needs. At Jeroboams I also used Paul and his colleagues for management and leadership team development with great success. Finally, Paul has a good instinct for what a company needs, he is great to work with and I would say acts as a partner rather than a supplier.

We were looking to recruit a Senior Manager in the Nordics and with little detailed local knowledge of potential talent, I contacted Paul to advise. I was immediately impressed with his willingness to understand exactly what we required, and the clarity in which he set out the process and timelines that he, and his team, would employ. Cesium completed a detailed review of talent within the market, and, acting with some speed, presented a selection of candidates from which we could engage in conversation. We identified and secured our preferred candidate, and are highly satisfied with the process, speed, and outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending Paul, and the Cesium team, and look forward to working together again on our next search for talent.

I worked with Paul over a number of months in establishing an Eastern European commercial office for our business. During this period, I found his commitment and market insight invaluable in the process. He has a very open and direct style of communication. Due to his vast network within the FMCG sector, both in the UK and Europe, we were able to recruit a number of very high calibre candidates whom we would not have been able to recruit. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul.

Paul and his team did an outstanding job for us. They took time to properly understand the brief, build the right candidate profile, and we received excellent feedback from the candidates about the pre-briefing and preparation they gave to those shortlisted. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Cesium as a senior talent search partner.

Paul and the team at Cesium were extremely helpful in finding us high calibre senior talent quickly as we moved to set up the new UK subsidiary of Jägermeister. It was a pleasure to work with their team.

We have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Cesium to enhance our FMCG capability, with many new recruits coming from established brand leaders outside of the industry, to complement the great experience of those that have helped us to build our business over many years – it's proved to be a winning formula.

I have known Paul and Cesium for more than a decade now and can without question recommend Cesium. At MMI, Cesium partnered with us to help search internationally for a number of key positions at senior level up to and including Managing Director. Paul's people and industry knowledge, rigour of process coupled with time taken to deeply understand the functional responsibilities and outcomes that define success in role. This is entwined with a deep desire and focus on understanding the organisational culture and fit. Many people say this, Paul and the Cesium team deliver this.

We have used Paul on a number of Beverage Alcohol industry searches. He has a comprehensive understanding of the industry and seems to know everyone in key functional roles across beer, wine, spirits, wholesale and retail. Yet, in a challenging search for us, he found a great candidate from outside the industry who is a superstar. Cesium's success is combining his network, industry understanding and focus on finding a culture fit for your organisation.

We have worked with the team at Cesium twice over the last two years to support us with hiring two key roles, as we continue to scale up our business, specifically a Marketing Director and a Head of Export & GTR to manage Europe. Having not worked with a Head-Hunter before but having met Paul in trade and at trade shows around the world, I was confident that they got both the industry and, more importantly, our business and brand. I would have no hesitation recommending Paul and the team at Cesium for any drinks industry business looking to hire senior talent. Paul and his team run a super smooth refined operation. Could not be happier with our two new members of the team. Onwards and upwards, thank you.

I highly recommend Cesium for the recruitment of senior hires. I can honestly say that Paul and his team have reshaped my view of what great recruitment looks like. The attention to detail, thoroughness of search and genuine desire to place the right candidates in the right roles really shows. The approach to short listing was incredibly detailed and full transparency of decisions made along the way were given. For what I considered to be a relatively complex hire, it was made to look easy. I look forward to working with Paul again in the future!

We've worked with Paul on more than one occasion and have always been impressed by his collaborative, thoughtful approach. He runs a very professional process, communicates clearly, and makes it easy to stay aligned through an efficient portal that tracks progress and actions. Paul brings a good balance of warmth and rigour. He listens carefully, offers constructive challenge when needed, and follows through reliably. The overall experience was smooth, well managed, and delivered exactly what we needed. I'd happily recommend Paul to any business looking for a trusted partner who operates with integrity and a genuinely client-first mindset.