It exactly twelve months ago this week that I led an MBO to repurchase the Northern businesses of ECHM and Imprint plc and rebranded them as Ardent Search and Selection www.ardentselection.com I therefore make no apologies for this self serving posting!!!!!!!
We have had an encouraging first year as an independent business but I recognise that we celebrate our 1st Birthday in challenging times. I also know that we have the talent, drive and experience to build a stronger, even more successful business.
We also have you…our clients and candidates, many of whom have been close contacts of our business since its very first inception some seventeen years ago. I wanted to thank you all (ideally I would do it personally but that would take years!!) for your support and your commitment. It is you who have helped us build our reputation and organisation and we never forget that. Thank you from all of us at Ardent
Ardent’s future is tremendously exciting; in addition to continuously improving our established Financial Selection and Executive Search operations in Leeds and Manchester we are currently building business in Birmingham – headed by Jamie Rodden and Nottingham- headed by Duncan Mcphee and have recently launched a Financial Services (Compliance and Risk) - Peter Brown and Procurement/ Logistics/ Supply Chain Division – Lee Hutchison.
My vision for our company is very simple. I want Ardent to be the best recruitment organisation in each of the markets and sectors we service. Yes the best; with the best clients, candidates and consultants and a fearsome reputation for service and delivery…professional, exciting, stylish, resourceful, energetic, driven, ambitious and enjoyable.
Our history and success has been built on relationships that have prospered over many years and we will continue to focus on creating strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with all of our contacts, both established and new. I will keep you informed of how we are progressing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss any aspect of our business or service or if you require assistance with any recruitment matter. david.colgrave@ardentselection.com
