John Purkiss
has worked in executive search for 12 years, having previously been a Partner with Heidrick & Struggles.  He has recruited senior executives across all sectors for companies ranging from pre-IPO to the FTSE 100. John studied Economics at Cambridge University and has an MBA from INSEAD, where he was awarded the Henry Ford II Prize. He began his career in investment banking and management consultancy, and has helped to launch several new businesses. Having lived and worked in Belgium, France, Germany and the USA, he speaks French, German and Spanish. John is the co-author of How to be Headhunted and Brand You: www.johnpurkiss.com

e-mail: john@purkiss-company.com