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Who we work with and what they say:

Meaningful relationships don’t happen overnight. Over the years we’ve built lasting connections with the very best in the business. It’s worth coming back for.

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RedHat has been my go to recruiter for more than 10 years. RedHat knows us so well, as most of my team were successfully recruited through them, they have a clear vision on who is the right fit for us.

Yvonne Keal

Finance Director, Headland

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I have worked with RedHat as both a candidate and a hiring manager... always friendly, professional and helpful including with their after service.

Matisse Jayasuriya

Global FC, Spark44

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We have a longstanding relationship with the team at RedHat.  They are great to work with, they really get our business and have been able to help us find talent that matches our requirements both technically and culturally.

Martin Telling

Chief Financial Officer, Omnicom Media Group

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Mother have worked with RedHat for the majority of our existence, we’ve grown together and feel their deep understanding of our business helps find the right calibre and cultural fit of candidates. This is evident in that our average tenure of the finance team is 5+ years.

Rollo Price

CFO, Mother

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I’ve known and used RedHat for the last 15 years and during that time they have been my first port of call. I’ve used them throughout my career across the spectrum from small start-ups to large multinational businesses. They are in my view the standout recruiter for finance staff in our industry.

Steve Waring

CFO, Mullenlowe

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RedHat have always been a trusted partner of mine ....not only do they find you the best candidates, they go above and beyond to really understand the individual you are looking for and one that also believes in your core values.

Grant Impey

Head of Commercial EMEA, Mediacom

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Always a pleasure working with RedHat, they always seem to know exactly what I’m looking for.

Shazia Akram

Global FD, M&C Saatchi Performance

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I have always found RedHat to have a very good awareness and knowledge of our business and what we are looking for in candidates.  Therefore I have trust that when they put people forward they are always of the right calibre (both professionally and interpersonally), which is invaluable when you are working in such a fast moving sector.

Phil Albert

Commercial Director, BBH

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RedHat have been a fundamental part of Creature's success - ever since we worked out that me doing the finances on my laptop probably wasn't the best plan. We've had a few brilliant faces, none more so than the fabulous gang that are currently crewing the ship.

Dan Cullen-Shute

Founding Partner, Creature

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Incredibly professional and extremely likeable team.  Our long standing relationship ensures RedHat fully understand the profile of candidate that best suit my team needs, which is well reflected by the quality of CVs presented.

John Antoniou

Finance Director, Havas Media Group

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RedHat have years of specialist sector experience, which means they are the perfect partner to help find forward thinking finance candidates with knowledge of how marketing communications companies work.

Paul Allen

Partner, SI Partners

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I have worked with the team at RedHat for 20 + years and I continue to both use them and recommend them to others. They have a really good knowledge of the advertising sector, a large database of good candidates and take time to get the right fit for the Agency.

Shirley Watson

CFO, Uncommon

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RedHat has a very strong understanding of the finance and operational nuances of the agency and broader marketing services industry. They have a talent for getting under the skin of a business and ensuring the candidates they recommend would fit very well from a cultural point of view. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Stephen Whyte

Global President, Posterscope

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RedHat are always right on it, super fast, and because they have taken time to know the business and the team so well, the candidates are normally a great fit.

Sue Couldery

CFO, Teneo

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RedHat have worked on several assignments for me in the media/ creative space both in the UK and internationally. Unlike many recruiters, they bother to listen to the client’s requirements and act on them.

Simon Hargreaves

CFO, Iris Worldwide

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I’ve worked with the RedHat team for over 10 years, I consider them a trusted and valued partner with a great understanding of both me and my agencies.

Stephen Watford

CFO, AKA

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The team at RedHat really get and understand the sector which means they are well placed to source candidates with the most relevant industry experience

David Graham

CFO, The&Partnership

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I've worked with RedHat for 15+ years during which time they have provided exemplary service at all levels of financial recruitment in a number of organisations.  Their knowledge of the market & industry is vast and perpetually current.

Robin Price

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I have been on both sides of RedHat's services and have always found their knowledge and expertise in the media sector second to none. I would encourage anyone looking for help or advice to consider RedHat's services.

Luke Giacomazzi

Former Head of Finance, Influencer

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I have worked with RedHat on a number of different roles over the last 7 years. They always meet the brief as they have a deep understanding of media industry and also have an extensive network of finance talent. Hence, they are always my top choice. Everyone in their team is professional, knowledgable and personable and I would highly recommend them.

Bojana Durica

Former Finance Director, Exposure

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I’ve worked with the team at RedHat for many years, their deep industry knowledge is invaluable, their finger always on the pulse of movements in the market. Whilst being extremely professional and also friendly makes them easy to work with, it's how they match the right candidates to the role which really stands out. They just ‘get it’ which is so important when building teams in media.

Adam Ray

Former Finance Director, Initials

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I’ve worked with the RedHat team over a number of years and I’m always impressed with their friendly yet professional approach whilst always delivering excellent results. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Matt Hyde

Former CFO, BMB