ELEXON recruited a high performing Executive Director
through Harrison Bridge
The Company
ELEXON plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the wholesale electricity market, managing the balancing and settlement arrangements for Great Britain. These affect companies that generate and/or supply electricity and the customers that use it.
The Challenge
With unprecedented change and innovation in the energy industry, ELEXON required an Executive Director to support their vision to become the leading provider of essential market services to the GB energy sector. This broad role required leading on strategy, cultural change, corporate affairs and business development
The Solution
Harrison Bridge was chosen from three executive recruitment firms based on their prior track record with ELEXON and industry experience
The Results
90 candidates vetted
Harrison Bridge managed a proactive recruitment campaign including headhunting and an advertised campaign speaking to over 90 candidates.
A thorough cross sector search
The search included proactive targeting of candidates from energy and other regulated industries.
5 candidates shortlisted
Harrison Bridge shortlisted 5 candidates with all 5 being taken to interview whilst meeting their brief around diversity. 4 out of the 5 candidates could have been offered the job with Angela Love being the stand out candidate.
Offer Acceptance
ELEXON could have offered 4 out of the 5 candidates they interviewed with 1 stand out candidate, Angela Love accepting. Angela possesses significant experience across energy holding senior roles with FTSE 100 companies with key stakeholders including Downing Street, Government, Regulators and Parliament.
ELEXON Feedback
“Harrison Bridge successfully found a new Director of Strategy and Communications for us recently at Elexon to join our Executive team. Our requirements were complicated requiring a peculiar mix of skills but they found a solid (and genuine) long list from which we shortlisted great candidates. What impressed me was their commitment and drive plus they challenged us to refine and prioritise our needs. Throughout they communicated fully and delivered each milestone to the agreed timeline”.
Mark Bygraves, CEO, ELEXON
“If Carlsberg did recruitment …. What lovely people. I have not really had much experience of recruitment consultants but have read plenty of negative reviews. I must say Harrison Bridge dispelled them all! Thanks for all your help Lee”.
Angela Love, Director of Strategy and Communications, ELEXON
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