After the sale of ACT group to Misys plc, I and colleagues founded Financial
Objects Limited. Our vision for the new company is that, unencumbered
by
legacy systems and through the best technical, marketing and sales expertise
available, we will provide leading edge technology, software and services
to
the financial sector and develop the company into a major force within
it.
Appointing precisely the right individuals to join the Board was fundamental
to the success of the company, so when it came to the search for our sales
director, we decided to appoint Bob Bower, principal of Bower & Company,
to
conduct the assignment.
Bob has a reputation for a keen understanding of the software and services
business within the financial sector (particularly banking) and a network
of
contacts in this area that is both current and at the right level. Within
4
weeks of placing the assignment with him, he produced a short list of
3 well
qualified candidates, one of whom, Ian Chester, was duly appointed.
Bob placed great emphasis on fully understanding the brief and his success
clearly demonstrates that he had a total grasp of our requirements. He
worked closely with us (including sitting in on the short list interviews)
to bring the assignment to its conclusion, continuing a close involvement
until the appointee had joined. He has subsequently successfully concluded
his next assignment by finding 2 top quality senior sales executives for
Ian
Chester.
Bower & Company offers a service that is as equally professional and
comprehensive as any of the major firms in executive search and selection
but at a substantially lower cost, reflecting a tight control on overheads.
Although small, his practice competes with the majors by specialising
in
particular niche markets, where his expertise ranks with the best.
We continue to use Bower & Company and have no hesitation in thoroughly
recommending their services.
Roger Foster
Chairman
Financial Objects Limited
