What we do
STOIX is a specialist Search Partner to CEOs, CFOs, FDs, PE firms, Venture Capitalists & Founders.
We are experts in Senior Finance & Transformation Talent, Agile Executive Search & Interim Management.
We have a background of over 30 years combined Senior Finance and Transformation Search experience.
We have consistently delivered high quality senior interim, permanent and contract solutions to boards and leadership teams.
We are specialists and experts in the Consumer, Technology and Services sectors, delivering quality high service.
We are experienced in delivering work across not only in the United Kingdom, but across the world.
Our goal is to consistently provide a truly premium and personalised customer experience to both client and candidate.
We have first-hand experience working in start-ups, scale ups and we are passionate about the lifeblood of our economy.
WHO WE ARE
Neil French
Over 17 years’ experience working with and supporting the growth of several successful start-up and scale up SMEs.Over 14 years’ experience recruiting Senior Finance and Transformation Professionals including CFOs, Finance Directors, and their Leadership teams for a range of businesses from Start-ups to FTSE 50 both on an Interim and Permanent basis.
A proven track-record of consistently delivering top-tier Senior Finance & Transformation professionals through an agile, transparent, and pragmatic approach.
Highly recommended by FTSE & PE CFOs & FDs, HRDs and Heads of Talent with references of previous work and projects.
Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a father of one daughter and a Sports (Football, Rugby, Cricket, Golf and Squash), Music (Guitarist/Bass Guitarist) and Food fanatic.
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Rory Mcdermott
Over 20 years' experience helping organisations of all sizes grow and over 4 years’ operating as an executive coach specialising in role and organisational transition. A relationship led approach to coaching and talent acquisition. A deep leadership network built at board level by developing strong relationships which go beyond the transactional recruitment process.
By nature, a ‘facilitator’, who gets motivation and satisfaction from supporting clients, candidates, and coachees to succeed and thrive.
A passion for tech and automation to drive improved efficiency and search outcomes. Known for delivering on tricky search projects through advanced search methodologies.
Born in Norwich, a country boy at heart and father of one energetic boy. A huge fan of most sports (Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Squash, Football and the list goes on) and a season ticket holder of Norwich City FC.
Built to be more resilient, adaptable and flexible to the future of business needs.
Our Values
STOIX launched their journey in March 2021 during the ongoing global, Covid-19 crisis.
The rapid and unprecedented shift to wide-scale hybrid working in 2020 and essential mass take-up of Video and new Technology platforms were a catalyst to start something truly agile, forward thinking, embracing of these significant shifts.
Built to be more resilient, adaptable and flexible to the future of business needs.
The name STOIX is derived from Stoicism. A Philosophy from ancient Rome founded by Zeno and an early form of what is now known as Mindfulness. Stoics believe in the following values amongst others: Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Pragmatism and Virtue. We do too. But we are also fun, authentic and don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Wisdom
We use deep market knowledge, previous experience and insights to inform our actions.
Courage
We challenge our clients’ thinking in a collaborative manner to ensure the right outcomes.
Justice
We always do the right thing. We aim to be always reasonable and fair.
Temperance
We remain measured and laser focused on whatever the situation brings.
Why us
We aim to challenge the perception of what a people consultancy should be, pushing the boundaries of what is possible now, striving to evolve into what's to come and always delivering for our customers.
We combine meaningful, lasting relationships and bleeding edge recruitment tech. STOIX are well equipped with the latest, industry leading, recruitment technology including an integrated CRM and video interview platform to give genuine competitive advantages over larger, less nimble peers.
Whilst 2020 changed the world forever and created many challenges, STOIX saw huge opportunities for a different brand of modern Executive Search and Talent Management partner. With both the 9 to 5 facing extinction and 5 days in the office largely a thing of the past, the ability to work remotely has changed the game for many of us. Top Talent can be based anywhere and work whenever. We believe we are well placed to harness this and deploy to our customers who want to attract the best and ensure they are well placed to recover and grow in a post Pandemic world and beyond.
We are dedicated to building and nurturing, career long relationships and deep connections as opposed to transactions.