Leadership

Jake joined Next Phase in early 2020 as CEO, investing into the business in order to help us grow our range of services and geographical reach. Jake is a successful recruitment MD, experienced at delivering fast-paced international growth on a sustainable basis across the life science industry. Since 2006, Jake has gained a vast and broad skillset in all aspects of building, growing and a running an international life science recruitment company. These skills include:Creating a high-performance cultureDelivering significant & sustained EBITDA growthDeveloping and executing the company’s business strategyOverseeing the company’s financial performance, investments and other business venturesNegotiating international supply contractsBuilding fast growing sales teamsDeveloping new and experienced peopleImplementing leadership development programmesDeveloping bespoke internal learning & development functionsDriving efficiencies in all support functionsManaging complex finance functionsDelivering cross-border sales solutionsInternational office set-up, including the US and AustraliaJake's own recruitment expertise is particularly focused on senior leadership positions across the UK, Europe and USA. He has an extensive network of professionals who are at the forefront of their respective fields. For a confidential conversation with Jake, please call him on +44 (0)1403 216216  or book a meeting with him here