Claire played a major role in identifying talented HR professionals to support a strategic change at Aviva from a nationally siloed organization to a truly European one. She took time to understand their needs and sourced real talent. Claire manages the balance between client and candidate needs well. Silvia Molnar worked with Claire on multiple senior level hires at Tate & Lyle. Claire conducted thorough searches and provided honest feedback on cultural fit. Candidates can be trusted to be outstanding professionals. Andrea Pattico said Claire made the entire search process feel seamless, with spot on briefings and helpful preparation. Feedback was thorough, open and honest. Claire had both the client and candidate's best interests at

1. Testimonials
“Claire played a major part in identifying talented, internationally experienced HR
professionals to support our strategic change at Aviva, from a nationally silo'd
organisation to a truly European one. She devoted time and effort to understand
our needs and was able to source real talent for our organisation in critical
expertise areas. Claire is highly commercial, client centric and is excellent in
managing the balance between the needs and expectations of both clients and
candidates.”
Andy Moffat, Ex European HR Director Aviva plc
“I’ve known Claire over the past seven years as a candidate and worked with her as
a recruiter recently staffing a new HR function at Tate & Lyle. She conducted
multiple senior – level hires onto the HR Leadership Team including Global VP HR
Operations, HR Director Corporate Functions and Global VP Talent and OD. I
admire Claire’s ability to look at the world both from a business as well as from a
candidate’s perspective. I know when she provides me with candidates, I can trust
they are outstanding HR professionals with a good cultural/situational fit as she
knows what good HR looks like. She always provides me with honest and
constructive comments about a candidate’s suitability for the role including areas
to probe. We ran a true partnership approach to our searches which enabled
successful outcomes to be delivered at pace. I trust you will find in Claire a reliable,
dedicated and easy going professional who will identify the HR professionals in the
market that fit your role best. Enjoy working with her. ‘’
Silvia Molnar, VP HR Speciality Food Ingredients & Innovation
Commercial Development Tate & Lyle plc

2. “From start to finish, Claire made the entire search process feel seamless. Her
briefings were always spot on, she was incredibly knowledgeable about her client
and helpful in preparing me before each interview. Her feedback was always
thorough, open and honest, she was always responsive and kept me informed
throughout. When it came to offer, I never once felt it was just about securing the
deal but that she had my best interests at heart as well as the client’s. I really can’t
thanks Claire enough and will be telling friends and colleagues (that I would stake
my reputation on) about her. One of the best headhunters I have had the pleasure
of being approached by.’’
Andrea Pattico, Head of People Moneysupermarket.com
‘’I have used Claire as a search and recruitment expert on a number of occasions
over the last 10 years. In particular Claire has been exceptional in finding me high-
calibre Organisation Development professionals. In my experience Claire is one of
the very few search professionals who really understands the difference between
OD and HR and this has been reflected in her success rate. Her network is extensive
and her ability to understand what is really needed from a role and to find suitable
candidates had meant that over the years I have used Claire specifically rather than
any one search firm. She treats both clients and candidates with respect and
concern for what is a good match on both sides and I have found her advice
invaluable.’’
Frances Allcock, ex OD Director, BBC and BT Global Services

3. ‘’We all receive the calls from headhunters from time to time, and the majority get
‘brushed off’ – however, Claire approached me with a professional, friendly yet
non-pushy approach, and piqued my interest. As the conversations progressed,
Claire impressed me with her knowledge of her client, the industry, and the
requirements of the role, and I genuinely believe that she would not have
progressed the conversations unless she really felt there was a good fit between
candidate and client. She understood my motivations, skill set and personality very
quickly. Her facilitation of a fairly lengthy and in depth process in a situation made
more complex by geographical diversity, time zones and travel, was excellent.
The follow-through and continued support right through to day one, and beyond,
was a great example of her commitment to satisfaction of both the candidate and
the client, and demonstrates her true professionalism that is quite often missing in
the resourcing industry. I would not hesitate to recommend Claire Paramo to
future clients.’’
Andrew Park, placed as Global VP People Support and Excellence at
Tate & Lyle plc
‘’Claire really stands out in the way she provides differentiated, confidential and
personal search consultancy. She clearly knows the HR market well and with a high
level of commercial, people and business insight she brings real value to the search
process. She invests invaluable time understanding your position and proposing
potential matches, she challenges your thinking and acts as an expert sounding
board. I’d recommend her firm whether you are recruiting or a candidate’’
Julie Watret, Global HR Business Partner Astrazeneca plc