Kimberley started her career with Phoenix Global Search as a researcher specialising in Legal and Professional Services. She joined Forrester Partners in May 2001 as Head of Research and manages the research team which is split between the offices in London and Milan. Kimberley has extensive experience in sectors such as Legal, Energy, Technology and Financial Services and has worked on numerous international assignments. Kimberley has a BSc in Business Administration.

What makes a good Researcher?
Tenacity, attention to detail, the ability to multi task, patience and a desire not to be beaten. It is also essential that you are able to keep persevering when your star candidate has accepted a counter offer or when you encounter a particularly vociferous PA.

What attracted you to Forrester Partners?
People. I had a number of offers for slightly different roles and some with much bigger organisations but I knew instantly that I wanted to be a part of the team at Forrester Partners. We are a highly committed team and we all share the same work-related values. We are dedicated to providing a high quality service for our candidates and clients and we have a passion for what we do. There is a strong sense of togetherness and support, with work and personal issues. We also have a lot of fun together.

What do you most enjoy about your job?
At times, Search can be hugely frustrating and there are many highs and lows but there is an immense sense of achievement in matching a strong candidate with an exciting opportunity. A job we offer can change someone's life and our work can have a direct impact on a company's bottom line which gives a real sense of satisfaction. I also enjoy training and managing a team of highly professional and dedicated researchers; we have built a strong team and that is something I am very proud of.

What is your opinion on the on the Executive Search market?
I am constantly stunned by stories told by our clients whereby they have instructed large, reputable firms, paid vast amounts of money but have actually received little, if anything, in return. Researchers also often have a bad reputation and have been known to tell blatant lies when gathering information. Such practices do not fit within the ethos of Forrester Partners or within my own morals. I like working for an organisation that has honesty and integrity at its core. We believe companies still receive a poor level of service and are passionate about redressing this issue.