Derek Simpson
Revenue Director @IC Resources
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WORK HISTORY
Revenue Director @IC Resources
Reading, GB
In my role I work closely with leaders to grow teams, develop talent, and build a culture of success.In the search for highly skilled talent, IC Resources has supported the technology community since We are specialists in connecting the best technical talent with the most innovative companies in the deep tech space across the world.Founder-led and independent, we have evolved with the industry, building extensive market knowledge and long-term relationships. IC Resources is viewed as a key contributor to the technology ecosystem. We’re one of the few recruitment companies that really pays it forward. Our specialist recruitment consultants work to find the best long-term fit for individuals and organisations around the world. They work in dedicated teams within the software, semiconductor and electronics sectors, covering technical operations, sales and marketing, IT and executive positions. We’re embedded in the industries we work in, supporting our clients in seeking out the next generation of talented candidates, while building recruitment solutions that adapt to the different needs of individual organisations.
EDUCATION
Henley Business School
Leadership Programme
SKILLS
ABOUT DEREK SIMPSON
Recruitment leaders - Are you looking to grow sales consistently and profitably- Are you trying to build a strong Contract platform and and repeatable Perm billing- Are you looking to develop leaders within your business and yourself- Are you looking to create a culture where people are happy, love what they do, where they do it and are successful at the same time? If you relate to this, you\'re not alone. Throughout my career these are some of the things that were most important to me and I’ve helped many other people in similar situations. I know how to do it and can help you do it too. In 2007, I co-founded Austin Fraser, one of the most successful recruitment businesses in the UK, Germany and US. For the next 15 years, I was dedicated to supporting recruitment leaders and their sales teams in achieving their business and personal objectives. We grew from 2 people to over 200 in 8 offices across 3 countries with turnover in excess of £64m and gross profits of over £23m- Listed in the Sunday Times Fast Track 10•••11 & 2012 - Listed in the Sunday Times International Track 25•••17, 2018, 2019, 2020 - Listed in Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies - From 2013 to 2021 The continued growth and success of the business enabled me to fully exit in July 2022 through an MBO. After some time off, I’m now ready to use my experience and passion for the industry as a Strategic Advisor/NED/Consultant to help other recruitment leaders achieve their goals. What you can expect by working with me- I love coaching, mentoring and guiding people through their challenges - I am authentic, with a no bullshit mindset - I am an outlet where you can talk openly and sanity check what you think - I care about creating a happy, engaged and motivated workforce who work hard and have a great time doing it - I believe that truly understanding people is the best way to build a consistently successful team I am always open to having conversations with recruitment founders, so if you would like to find out more about how I can help you then please get in touch via DM here or d••••@dxscon.com
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