Testimonials

Below are some of the Testimonials that BIRDELLIS has received. True to our tradition all of these will remain publicly anonymous even though most contributees were happy to have their personal and company name associated with us.

HOWEVER, once a new client has agreed to use BIRDELLIS' services then named references will be supplied if so desired.

"Lester stands out from the crowd for both the thoroughness of his search and interview process, and the extent to which he keeps everyone informed."
(Candidate) - BOARD DIRECTOR - Betting Operator

"Lester's commitment to doing the job well is outstanding, and at the end of the day he produces the right candidates."
(Client) - Group IT Director

"Lester is a preferred supplier to this Organisation working with us regularly on key appointments. Lester provides a very professional service, is a good ambassador when representing the Company to candidates and his knowledge of the Betting and Gaming industry is excellent."
(CLIENT) Group HR Director of Major Bookmaker

"The service Lester has provided has been exemplary in every respect. I have achieved my present position as MD of a large group based on the efforts of Lester placing me at the highest level of the betting and gaming sector which allowed my career to flourish"

"Bird Ellis are thoroughly professional with an outstanding network in the Betting and Gaming Industry - they are our first choice when to comes to recruiting for specialist and senior executive positions."
("Big Three" bookmaker) - COO

"This Company has a long established association with Lester Bird in recruiting executives at all levels within the Betting & Gaming industry. His detailed knowledge of the sector combined with the highest levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism he demonstrates in assignments are unsurpassed and will ensure that our association will remain intact for many years to come."
(Client) - Major industry Investor

"Lester is a serial networker both within the Betting & Gaming Industry but also other market places that have synergy's such as Retail, ISPs, Mobile Communication and the Broadcast Industry. He has a professional no nonsense approach and produces results time and time again"
(Leading Industry Analyst and Consultant to the Betting & Gaming Market Place)

"Despite alternative methods of recruitment, in my experience the service provided by Lester Bird has proved economical not only in terms of costs but also resulted in significant time saving and reduction in HR resources. Pre-screening and preparation were key elements to the service we were offered as well as guidance on ensuring we attracted the right senior management to further develop our business. He has proved how effective his network is time after time. He is our first choice when it comes to key appointments"
COO Online Division of Betting & Gaming Plc

"Lester's unique and thorough approach combined with an understanding of our industry and specific needs ensured quality candidates of the right fit were produced and helped us develop a long business relationship with Lester"
GROUP FD Big 3 Bookmakers

"Lester's extensive network of contacts quickly produced quality candidates who helped us build the business to what it is today. He succeeded where others failed, primarily due to his focussed approach and determination to find the right candidate. He would always be on my list of preferred providers."
GROUP HR Director BIG 3 BOOKMAKER

"Lester is one of the best connected people I know in the betting and gaming industry, and is totally professional in all his dealings throughout the recruitment process. He demonstrates rare tenacity in fulfilling his assignments, and has an excellent track record of placing people where they can be successful in this fast-moving sector"
CEO of a Leading Gaming Software Company

"I have had the pleasure of working with Lester as both a candidate and a client. He placed me in my current role as CEO of the industries largest "white label" gaming operator. I was impressed by his ability to match the needs and desires of both the candidate and the client and create an environment of trust and open communications that worked for both parities. Because of this style, we consider Lester our preferred advisor with respect to the recruitment of senior management."

"It is refreshing to meet an individual in the recruitment business who not only knows the people in the gaming industry but understands the gaming industry. Lester's ability to be able to place the right candidates in the right positions is the reason why he is always first on our list when we need a specialist."
COO - White Label Operator

"Lester really knows what makes our industry click and because of this he has always been very responsive to our needs in providing qualified permanent candidates. We would have no hesitation in recommending Lester Bird to prospective candidates or employers."
Industry Investor and owner of On-Line Betting Company

"Lester has a talent, not only for matching people with roles that they are qualified to do, but more importantly for matching people with people - which can make all the difference to both the candidate and the company"
Sales & Marketing Director Gaming Software Company

"I have known Lester for seven years and his pragmatic, professional and diligent approach to executive placement, is a rare commodity in the industry. Along with his consideration to safeguarding confidentiality at all times either client side or candidate side, will ensure that Bird Ellis is my first choice for premier personal or business recruitment requirements".
Candidate - Marketing Director

"We brought Lester in for our Senior Executive positions due to his detailed market knowledge and contacts after we had struggled with a couple of Global Senior Executive headhunting organizations he has been successful with each assignment bringing in the best candidates for each role he would be the first person we would turn to in a executive search."
Chairman - Major White Label Operator

"From the first phone call I had from Lester, through to taking up the position he put me forward for Lester has been open, approachable, helpful, flexible and caring. He is a consumate professional, the soul of discretion plus he genuinely cares about ensuring that his client gets the best candidate, and his candidates get the right position for them."
CANDIDATE -(Head of CRM)

"Lester has always been responsive to our requirements and showed a good depth of understanding of the gaming sector, as well as clearly having a broad network of contacts to call upon when identifying candidates."
Head of Spreadbetting City Operator

"Lester delivers. His extensive knowledge of the Industry coupled with his professionalism, tenancity and most of all his ability to identify exceptional candidates make Lester my first choice."
GROUP PROPERTY DIRECTOR - BIG 3 BOOKMAKER CLIENT / CANDIDATE

"Lester was very thorough in matching my skills and suitability to the role/company. His professional/diligent approach ensured I was the appropriate candidate in the appropriate role. His way of working ensures confidence to both company and candidate alike."
Telephone Betting Director-Big Three.

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