James Cumming is the founder and MD of the business and have over 20 years’ experience of recruiting in the UK market at a senior level. After graduating in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, I moved into a career in recruitment working for a well-known global business before launching my own Executive Search firm in 2014.

With a deep understanding of the intricacies and challenges of the recruitment sector, I have a proven track record in identifying and placing high-caliber candidates in to key leadership roles. At re:find, our ethos is rooted in not just filling positions but in shaping the future of organisations by finding leaders who drive innovation and change.

My approach is strategic yet personal, focusing on understanding the unique culture and needs of each organisation, ensuring a perfect alignment between the company’s goals and the talents of the executives we place.

Key Expertise:

• Executive Search and Recruitment: Expertise in sourcing top-tier talent for senior leadership roles.
• Strategic Consulting: Providing insights and strategies for Exec Search processes. Including external assessment for senior internal appointments, psychometric profiling, competency interviewing and market mapping services
• Industry Networking: A well-established network of professionals across various industries, facilitating connections and opportunities. Including our CPO round table series, and Disrupt networking events.
• Thought Leadership: Passionate about sharing insights on People related trends and leadership.

Career Highlights:

• Successfully led numerous high-profile executive search assignments, placing exceptional leaders in to transformative roles.
• Assessed a number of internal executives for succession hires and restructuring exercises.
• Regularly invited as a speaker and panellist at industry events, sharing expertise on recruitment trends and leadership challenges.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and three children. I am also a keen tennis player and a massive supporter of Andy Murray and his achievements for British tennis.

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