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Founder and Managing Partner
Following 8+ years in executive search, Alex founded Raw Selection in 2017 out of frustration with ineffective candidate search practice and the desire to build an exceptional search firm.
“I became frustrated with the whole process. It had become a game of ‘who is already in my network’ rather than sourcing candidates from the whole market. I knew the process could be improved and that is what the team has built here at Raw Selection”.
Alex is passionate about constantly learning more about talent, leadership and the best working practices. If there is a book on hiring/talent/executive search Alex has likely read it.
Alex alongside managing and growing Raw Selection, Alex is still heavily involved in working with clients and fulfilling searches across private equity firm professional and portfolio executive appointments.
E: alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com
T: +44 7860 803 558
Principal
Jack works within the Healthcare Services, Industrial Services, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defence and Building Product sectors.
Jack has a track record at Raw Selection of completing search assignments in some of the most secluded and hard to fill locations.
E: jack.burns@raw-selection.com
T: +44 113 328 0508
Head of Marketing and Operations
Alice heads up marketing and client experience at Raw Selection.
Alice’s role focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience for our clients, plus developing and implementing marketing strategies and activity.
Reach out to Alice on alice.chapman@raw-selection.com to discuss how marketing and branding is vital to secure the right talent for your firm.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Learn more about Haleema’s role.
E: haleema.hussain@raw-selection.com
T: +44 113 328 0445
“Raw Selection have been a pleasure to work with and uncover only the highest level of candidates for every search. Alex also creates a very strong relationship with both candidates and clients, ensuring a robust and speedy recruitment process. Consider them fully recommended.”
Mark Rogan, Managing Director
“This was an extremely successful search for us. Despite the niche sector requirement, the tight deadline and the need to ensure the whole process was kept very confidential, Alex delivered an A-Player candidate within 6 hours who we subsequently hired. We are very happy with this and are now well positioned to grow our portfolio company”
Hiring Manager, GTCR
“We have worked with Alex on several assignments over the years for a variety of roles.
I am always impressed with his focus and attention on the assignment, and I know he will not stop until he has found us the right candidate.”
Chris Finlay, CEO, Lloyd Jones Capital
“Having previously worked with Alex and Raw Selection on a successful CFO search, we engaged again on a search for a CEO for an Aerospace portfolio company. Alex managed to present us with an excellent final candidate who we subsequently hired and we are looking forward to them making a big impact on the business.
I would highly recommend Alex and Raw Selection to any Private Equity firm looking to secure exceptional talent.”
Carol Crick, Managing Director, Acorn Growth Companies
“Raw Selection were engaged for a CEO search in the USA for a retail business within our portfolio.
We were presented with an excellent shortlist in 2 weeks with several strong candidates who met our criteria. A candidate was selected who not only had blue chip experience, but also lower to middle market, Private Equity, Portfolio Company and exit experience.
We subsequently hired this profile and we are excited about the prospects for the business.”
Hiring Manager, Chatham Capital
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