Redgrave Partners LLP

Consumer

James Howells 
Managing Partner

James is a founding Partner of Redgrave Partners LLP. Having graduated from Manchester with a degree in business, James joined a leading global recruitment business and went on to manage a number of teams in London and Sydney. He joined Imprint Plc in July 2004 to manage the Finance Strategy & Operations division, before being promoted to Director.

In June 2007, James was promoted to Managing Director with additional responsibility for Imprint Search & Selection’s Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Interim and Professional Services businesses. James has extensive experience of senior executive mandates across all areas of industry and commerce.

 

“We have worked with Redgrave Partners on a significant number of appointments from middle to senior levels, and have consistently received a proactive, professional service which has provided us with high calibre individuals.  Redgrave Partners have also demonstrated a good understanding of our business culture, delivering candidates who have fitted well into the team."

Richard Mayfield, Finance Director Waitrose

 

The increasingly competitive consumer markets are undergoing unprecedented and rapid change.  There is a high demand for cutting edge expertise with an increasing focus on multi-channel offerings which demands a more international and sophisticated supply chain.  It is now a truly global market with many key posts being recruited in Asia, Central Europe and the Middle East.

At Redgrave Partners our Consumer Practice specialises in recruiting senior management to Board level positions across a range of sectors including, Retail, Leisure, Hospitality, Travel and Consumer Goods.  Our expertise covers both the UK and international markets and our team of consultants and researchers have a successful track record of managing assignments across a broad range of functional areas including Finance, Strategy & Corporate Development, Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Property and Technology.

Recent Retail Searches include:

• Non Food Finance Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Trading Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Commercial Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Marketing Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Supply Chain Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Corporate Development Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Strategy Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• Retail Finance Director - FTSE 100 Retailer
• CFO - Private Equity Backed Retailer
• COO - Private Equity Backed Retailer
• Director of Strategy - Private Equity Backed Retailer
• Head of Retail Finance - High Street Department Store
• Head of HR - NASDAQ Listed Retailer
• Head of Customer Services - NASDAQ Listed Retailer

 Recent Leisure Searches include:

• Retail Marketing Director - NYSE Listed Leisure Chain
• UK Finance Director - Private Equity Backed Leisure Chain
• Managing Director - Venture Capital backed Hotel operator
• Chief Executive Officer - Leisure Plc
• Vice President Finance - Leading 5* Hotel Group
• Procurement Director - FTSE 250 Food Service Group
• Marketing Director - NYSE Listed QSR Group
• Business Development Director - FTSE 250 Franchise Operator
• Operations Director - Sports brand
• Operations Director - Private Equity Backed Health & Fitness Operator
• Investor Relations - FTSE 100 Hotel Group
• Head of HR - International Hotel Chain

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