⸺Who We Are⸺
A knowledge-based Executive Search business, strategically-placed in the heart of England in Rugby, Warwickshire but which undertakes assignment activity throughout the UK, in Europe and further afield across specific international markets.
We are a small, close-knit team who have worked together for over twenty years. We would like to think that we are a friendly, approachable bunch, reliable and trustworthy, discreet when needed, who work hard to support each other and our valued Clients too.
⸻ How We Work⸻
Given the complexities and often confidential nature of our work, we believe that our professionalism, integrity, experience and credibility are all essential requirements of a trusted recruitment partner.
We are proud of the fact that every member of our team, without exception, has worked directly within the specialist sectors they serve. Put another way, we hope we are perceived as being professional, highly experienced and credible service providers, where a practical understanding of your business is a given.
As individuals, we have been privileged to partner with some of the most prestigious global businesses for nearly 30 years: Whether British, European or International, large or small, established or start-up, our core strength lies in our exhaustive knowledge of the industries we continue to support.
Our Story
Over 30 Years of Executive Search experience
1991
Something Happened
Our founder wins his very first recruitment mandate awarded in the Private Client Wealth Management space. The assignment was successfully completed and laid the foundations for where we are now – nearly 30 years later.
2002
A brand new beginning
A dream: Just two early-stage but amazingly supportive work clients, a young family and a large mortgage at home, but we had drive, ambition and confidence to start a business. Executive Dynamics was born.
2016
So far, so good
We’ve reached several milestones: A decade of partnering with our very first client, a growing portfolio of new clients on board, industry recognition and awards won, and our 250th assignment completed.
2021
Determined to succeed
⸻ Our Team⸻
Dilligent, Determined, Discreet
Robert Wilson
Eric Hogg
Simone Holt
Managing Director - Founding Partner
Robert Wilson
As founder-shareholder and Managing Director of Executive Dynamics Ltd., Robert also leads the company’s Financial, Investment and Professional Services consulting practices.
Both leading up to and since the formation of Executive Dynamics, Robert has accrued nearly 25 years’ specialist expertise and a reputation for successful recruitment in the UK Wealth Management, Financial, Legal and Professional Services arenas. He continues to enjoy a dominant industry position in relation to assignment activity undertaken – not only for London-based positions, but also through his extensive knowledge of the UK’s regional markets. This experience also embraces a particularly strong understanding of (and exposure to) the complex interplay between Client, Wealth Manager, Financial and Professional Adviser – including both the Legal and Accountancy professions.
Described by his Clients as being “very much more than just threshold competent”, and “a highly experienced key player in the UK Wealth Management recruitment space”, Robert has previously been nominated for Private Client Practitioner’s “50 Most Influential” working within the UK Wealth Management industry.
Possessing a good command of the French language, basic Spanish and rusty Italian, Robert’s spare time is devoted to his young family, the occasional round of high handicap golf, all things motorsport related, active support of the Birmingham Children’s Charity – NICE and Northampton Saints RFC, and as a trustee of the Barby Townlands and Education Charity.
Director - Founding Partner
Eric Hogg
Prior to Founding Executive Dynamics in 2002 Eric had a successful career in industry and consulting. He left GEC in 1983, as HR Director of one of its major Engineering Groups, to join the world of HR and recruitment consultancy.
Initially he worked with a London based ‘Search’ consultancy to extend their geographical coverage in the Midlands and North. In 1988 he and a colleague founded the Hogg Clarke Partnership, based in Royal Leamington Spa, providing recruitment and HR services to the manufacturing sector.
On the retirement of his partner in 2000 he joined another consultancy prior to founding Executive Dynamics with Robert Wilson. Here he developed strategic HR products for manufacturing and service-related companies, including business restructuring; closures, team and individual development, career transition, employee surveys and senior level recruitment.
As a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, between 1985 and 2017 Eric served on the Birmingham Branch management team and as Regional Chair and still retains his interest in current management thinking and practice.
With over 30 years of service as a trustee and Chair of Governors for a school with circa 800 students, Eric is experienced in the challenges of change and managing volunteers. In 2018 he became a Trustee of a local Charity based in Warwick and has recently been appointed as Chair of Trustees.
Head of Research
Simone Holt
Simone has worked with us for almost seven years and wears several hats – managing the office generally, keeping the rest of the team organised and, most importantly, is responsible for the execution of the research element of our assignment activity – this being a pivotal element to the successful delivery of every project we work on.
Having enjoyed several years working in recruitment before joining us, Simone is the consummate multi-tasker – both in terms of the invaluable support she provides here in the office, and as mother to three young daughters.