Dan Summers
Managing Director at OH! Consulting Group- Claim this Profile
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Janina Vallance
Dan has been my go to recruiter for project and change expertise for a number of years providing an excellent personalised service having taken time to know your needs as a client, to build and maintain long term relationships with his placements, and keeps working to fine tune both. Alongside this he strives for constant personal development. He is always approachable, I would have no hesitation in recommending him and often do.
LinkedIn User
I have Known Dan for approximately 8 years and in that time he has proven to be one of the best executive recruiters in the UK market. His ability to understand an organisations culture and vision is key in finding top quality talent, who fit well with the organisational culture and are able to add value from day one. Dan has also placed me into two world leading organisations in Senior Transformation/Programme roles. I would highly recommend Dan to any organisation who are looking to progress to the next level and any candidates who are serious about progressing their career.
Melanie Franklin MCMI ChMC
I am always impressed by Dan's grasp of the detail of change management. I work with a lot of people placing staff into change management positions and their lack of understanding is common-place. Dan bothers to get involved in our profession. He turns up to webinars and events. He asks intelligent questions and he has ideas and opinions about how our profession is evolving. Coupled with his understanding of talent acquisition, this makes him a valuable resource in my network and I appreciate his insight and his energy and enthusiasm for making the right placements in the right places.
Janina Vallance
Dan has been my go to recruiter for project and change expertise for a number of years providing an excellent personalised service having taken time to know your needs as a client, to build and maintain long term relationships with his placements, and keeps working to fine tune both. Alongside this he strives for constant personal development. He is always approachable, I would have no hesitation in recommending him and often do.
LinkedIn User
I have Known Dan for approximately 8 years and in that time he has proven to be one of the best executive recruiters in the UK market. His ability to understand an organisations culture and vision is key in finding top quality talent, who fit well with the organisational culture and are able to add value from day one. Dan has also placed me into two world leading organisations in Senior Transformation/Programme roles. I would highly recommend Dan to any organisation who are looking to progress to the next level and any candidates who are serious about progressing their career.
Melanie Franklin MCMI ChMC
I am always impressed by Dan's grasp of the detail of change management. I work with a lot of people placing staff into change management positions and their lack of understanding is common-place. Dan bothers to get involved in our profession. He turns up to webinars and events. He asks intelligent questions and he has ideas and opinions about how our profession is evolving. Coupled with his understanding of talent acquisition, this makes him a valuable resource in my network and I appreciate his insight and his energy and enthusiasm for making the right placements in the right places.
Janina Vallance
Dan has been my go to recruiter for project and change expertise for a number of years providing an excellent personalised service having taken time to know your needs as a client, to build and maintain long term relationships with his placements, and keeps working to fine tune both. Alongside this he strives for constant personal development. He is always approachable, I would have no hesitation in recommending him and often do.
LinkedIn User
I have Known Dan for approximately 8 years and in that time he has proven to be one of the best executive recruiters in the UK market. His ability to understand an organisations culture and vision is key in finding top quality talent, who fit well with the organisational culture and are able to add value from day one. Dan has also placed me into two world leading organisations in Senior Transformation/Programme roles. I would highly recommend Dan to any organisation who are looking to progress to the next level and any candidates who are serious about progressing their career.
Melanie Franklin MCMI ChMC
I am always impressed by Dan's grasp of the detail of change management. I work with a lot of people placing staff into change management positions and their lack of understanding is common-place. Dan bothers to get involved in our profession. He turns up to webinars and events. He asks intelligent questions and he has ideas and opinions about how our profession is evolving. Coupled with his understanding of talent acquisition, this makes him a valuable resource in my network and I appreciate his insight and his energy and enthusiasm for making the right placements in the right places.
Janina Vallance
Dan has been my go to recruiter for project and change expertise for a number of years providing an excellent personalised service having taken time to know your needs as a client, to build and maintain long term relationships with his placements, and keeps working to fine tune both. Alongside this he strives for constant personal development. He is always approachable, I would have no hesitation in recommending him and often do.
LinkedIn User
I have Known Dan for approximately 8 years and in that time he has proven to be one of the best executive recruiters in the UK market. His ability to understand an organisations culture and vision is key in finding top quality talent, who fit well with the organisational culture and are able to add value from day one. Dan has also placed me into two world leading organisations in Senior Transformation/Programme roles. I would highly recommend Dan to any organisation who are looking to progress to the next level and any candidates who are serious about progressing their career.
Melanie Franklin MCMI ChMC
I am always impressed by Dan's grasp of the detail of change management. I work with a lot of people placing staff into change management positions and their lack of understanding is common-place. Dan bothers to get involved in our profession. He turns up to webinars and events. He asks intelligent questions and he has ideas and opinions about how our profession is evolving. Coupled with his understanding of talent acquisition, this makes him a valuable resource in my network and I appreciate his insight and his energy and enthusiasm for making the right placements in the right places.
Credentials
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Change Management Foundation
APMG-InternationalAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Prince2
The Prince2 AcademyAug, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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OH! Consulting Group
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jun 2023 - Present
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doddle
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Strategic Growth
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Capability for Change Limited
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Revenue Officer
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Xander Talent
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Solutions Director
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2023
At Xander Talent we are challenging the way that companies source their talent. Our Xander Academies focus on finding, training and then embedding the very best people into your business, accounting for your specific needs across priority skill areas. We help to scale your talent pipeline in a flexible and cost-effective way, leaving you with the time to focus on your business processes and growth. With award-winning, industry-leading trainers; ongoing professional coaching and pastoral care; and a free transition (post placement) to your workforce built into our model, we challenge existing people and consultancy paradigms. We integrate highly skilled, expertly-trained and properly supported Xander Associates into your business, allowing you to build sustainable, on or near-shore teams, with the right technical skills for the future. Our Associates meet priority skill shortages across change & transformation, digital, internal audit, cloud, technology, and data.Xander has social purpose at its core and we ensure every individual accepted onto our Academy programme, receives Diversity, Inclusion and Emotional Intelligence training - alongside their bespoke technical curriculum and qualifications. Further opportunities for hands-on project experience is provided – primarily as Associates support a specific social enterprise, co-led by individuals with disabilities. It is crucial for us to also work closely with you on your diversity, inclusion and equity agenda, so that our recruitment practices, training approaches and supporting infrastructure give you new opportunities to diversify your workforce, and create a more inclusive environment; Xander Associates can become your Diversity & Inclusion Champions.Xander finds diverse talent, trains them to excel in your business and embeds them into your organisational journey. We would welcome the opportunity to find out more about your staffing and people strategy. Show less
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ExCo Board Member
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Jan 2022 - May 2023
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Formula Partners Limited
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Director
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2022
Web: www.formula-partners.com Mail: dan@formula-partners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FormulaPartners1/ Here at Formula Partners we work hard to truly understand each business we support, ensuring we hit the brief every single time. This is why our clients consistently return to us to help source the best candidates from our network. We construct a truly holistic profile of every change professional in our network - ensuring we are able to build a picture of their engagement style as well as their skills and expertise. Clients choose us because we are formally qualified in change, project and portfolio management. This allows us to select, develop and maintain a market leading network of highly experienced professionals who deliver meaningful and sustainable change to your business. With a number of years' combined experience across the Change and Transformation domain we are best placed to fully understand the complexities of each individual client brief and ensure we introduce the best-fit individuals from our network. Show less
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DVF Recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
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Annapurna Executive
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Feb 2014 - Sep 2015
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Specialist Change & Transformation Consultant
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Feb 2014 - Sep 2015
Here at AnnaPurna our key focus is to focus on consultants specialising in sector specific talent pools rather than salary banding - this approach allows us to be true experts in our markets and honestly understand the needs and requirements of our clients and candidates alike.As a Consultant within our Transformation and Change team I provide tailored search and selection solutions. This includes, contract staff, outsourcing, permanent recruitment, interim management and executive search across the Business Transformation spectrum from Analyst through to Director Level. Show less
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Annapurna Change
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Feb 2014 - Sep 2015
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Nolan Media and Events
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Australia
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Marketing and Events Assistant
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Mar 2013 - Oct 2013
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Assistant Insolvancy Administrator
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Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
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Undergraduate Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
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Trainee Accountant
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
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Education
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2011 - 2012
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
2008 - 2011
Hartwick College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2000 - 2007
Sutton Grammar School
High school
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