Clients

We are privileged to work with some of the world’s most recognised brands and the talented individuals within them. Here is a selection of some of the businesses we have partnered with and what our clients and candidates have to say about working with us.

Client Testimonials

“Working with Kellie is an absolute pleasure. She takes the time to understand the scope of the role being sort and quickly grasps the calibre and breadth of candidate required. As the search evolves she is adaptable and patient and helps to guide and advise with subtly. As a result, she manages to find and secure the ideal candidate who not only comes with the desired experience and skill set, but also fits into the culture of one’s business, which is critical. It is often not an easy task that is laid out, but Kellie manages to succeed at it with aplomb.”

— Managing Director, The Outnet

“Thank you so much for the job you did for us. To have found us the perfect candidate in a matter of days and it be the 1st interview you set up truly showed us how well you listen to what we were looking for. Again, thank you and we look forward to working with you again soon.”

— CEO, PAIGE

“Having worked with Kellie and SILK Search on sourcing and filling two senior roles, one UK and one overseas, I was very impressed with their focus on truly understanding the role and its requirements before producing a quality shortlist from which I chose individuals who had a lot to offer, and did.”

— CEO Berry Bros & Rudd

“I have worked with Kellie for a few years now and have been consistently impressed by her deep knowledge of the talent market, her quick understanding of every nuance of each assignment and her attention to detail - matched by her pace. She combines deep professionalism with an empathetic, human touch and I thoroughly enjoy working with her.”

— President, Net-a-Porter / Mr Porter

“Thank you so much for your help in these years Kellie. You have been a valuable partner in helping us build out our Customer Journey team. Initially we were in urgent need of expertise in CRM, Social Strategy and Customer Service. You and your team acted quickly to introduce 3x best-in-class interim consultants, to plug the immediate gaps. All three interim contracts have been extended and each individual has added great value. Concurrently, SILK Search led and successfully fulfilled, 2x permanent Director-level searches within this strategically important team, to drive organizational change. I really enjoyed working with you, with your “can do” attitude and always trying to make it happen for the best of your client.”

— Executive Vice President, Tommy Hilfiger

“I have worked with Kellie at SILK Search over the years as both a candidate and a client. As a client, our first experience working together was on a very challenging search to identify a regional head who needed to combine commercial expertise, local knowledge, strong brand values and the entrepreneurial approach needed when not in head office. Kellie was successful in this and the person is still employed. As a candidate of SILK Search, I always appreciated Kellie’s candid view on a role and company and her willingness to take the time to assess wider career ambitions. Kellie operates with strong emotional intelligence and knows how to leverage her knowledge of the market and expertise.”

— Chief Strategy Officer, Farfetch

Candidate Testimonials

“SILK Search was incredibly professional and attentive throughout the entire recruitment process. While a candidate for my current position, Kellie was eminently transparent, providing insights into the talent scope and skill sets required, feedback on interviews, and ultimately serving as a capable facilitator throughout the eventual hiring process. Service at most executive search firms starts and ends with an introduction to the client, whereas Kellie served as a project manager for the entire hiring process. She was recruiter, executive coach, mediator facilitator, and hand-holder, and most importantly, she was a genuine pleasure to work with.”

— Global Marketing Director, Luxury Fashion / .com

“Kellie is a pleasure to work with and the utmost professional. One characteristic I find different from SILK Search and other larger groups is the sensitivities to “corporate” fit and ability to place the talent and match the leadership and ecosystem with likeminded people. The fashion and luxury industry is unique and specialists, like SILK Search, work much better than the big global firms.”

— Managing Director, China, .com

“The recruitment process for my current position was handled very professionally by Kellie and her team at Silk Search – and very importantly the whole experience was a pleasure. The team provided the right level of information in a spirit of transparency all along the various stages, from the initial no-name approach to the final negotiations. It is rare to feel that a search firm strikes the balance in such a way that, even as a candidate, one feels one can fully rely on the representative of the potential employer. The SILK team was even able to provide some on-boarding advice to accelerate the integration. A fully customised and thoroughly satisfactory service!!”

— Corporate & Financial Communications Director, Luxury Group

“I have been lucky enough to have been placed by Kellie and SILK Search for two roles in my career. Kellie takes the time to really get to know and understand clients and candidates so that the perfect match is made – which in my case with my current role, all happened incredibly quickly and is my best role to date, which only demonstrates how good she is! Her professionalism and courteous style is second to none in the industry and I feel privileged to have been placed by her.”

— Managing Director, Europe, Fashion Brand

"As a candidate we are often approached by recruiters, which can sometimes feel like a hit and run. With Kellie I felt she had done her homework and truly tried to understand how my talents would fit a position in another industry, by focusing on the experience and skill set I have. I actually rejected the first offer to consider a role in the wine industry but was enticed by the company and the fact that there was a realistic match in skill set requirements. Through some coaxing and coaching I eventually decided to consider the position, which changed my life. All the time feeling that it came down to Kellie's skill and insights that made the difference in creating this match.”

— Managing Director, Asia, Luxury Brand

“From the beginning of my recruitment process Kellie McSorley was exactly the perfect advocate for me although I had just met her and she was on assignment for the company reaching out to me. Her level of professionalism is admirable but more than that what really struck me was how much she cared and truly facilitated the entire process with both my best interests as well as the company she was representing. Not only was she helpful in the offer process but where most executive search firms start and end with my introduction Kellie also advised me from the start, shared her knowledge of the company with me as well as its key stakeholders and continued to advise me throughout the actual negotiation of my contract. She truly listened to my concerns and my needs and gained my trust throughout the process. Above all this and most importantly Kellie was a pleasure to work with.”

— Global Buying Director, .com

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