Testimonials
BHP Billiton selected CSP to perform a targeted international search to fill the role of Vice President Risk. The role was to have oversight and accountability for the Market, Credit and Product Risk teams across BHP Billiton's commercial function.
We chose CSP ahead of a number of more established competitors. Chris Powell and his team were able to demonstrate a deep experience of the European and UK commodity arena and the potential pool of talent for the key individual we were seeking. They were quick to understand our recruiting objectives and the key selection criteria that we applied to the role.
Once commissioned, CSP mobilised with impressive speed.
The short list of candidates they delivered was prompt, informed and directly matched our criteria. The individuals were all of a high calibre and I was surprised at how quickly such a list of willing and capable interview candidates had been delivered. We were able to move quickly to our preferred candidates with a minimum burden placed on our organisation. Regrettably, we were not able to proceed to an external appointment as our business priorities and direction changed. This was not for lack of CSP delivering us quality candidates.
I highly commend CSP to any organisation seeking to appoint senior commodity or risk management professionals.
Stewart Cox - Deputy CFO Stainless Steel Materials (and former Vice President Risk Management) - BHP Billiton
We have retained Commodity Search Partners across a number of our functions. I have been impressed with their knowledge of the commodity markets, their attention to detail on retained assignments and consistent delivery of top talent in the market.
Craig Smallbone, Global Head of HR, Trafigura
I have worked with Commodity Search Partners for a number of years, having retained them on several senior assignments across the Marketing & Trading business.
I have found CSP to be reliable and trustworthy, delivering searches on time and to a high standard. They have an excellent understanding of our business and the challenges we face when recruiting in the commodities industry.
Anne Sheen, Head of HR, Gazprom Marketing & Trading
Over the past fifteen years I have worked with many different representatives of employment consultants in the US energy markets. My experience with Craig Termotto of Commodity Search Partners was extremely thorough, comprehensive, and detailed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any company or individual seeking advice or service within the US energy complex.
Mike Winstone, Head of Fuels Trading - Global Physical Trading Firm, Houston
Ian has his finger on the pulse, is in touch with changes in the market, and has cultivated in-depth relationships with key players. Over the years Ian has provided me with excellent service, both when requiring talent for my teams and for my own placement. Ian is my first trusted point on contact when I need resources or for my own career progression.
Ameeta Singh - Interim Consultant
I worked with Eddie when I was looking for a role in early 2009 and he helped place me with my current role.
I would be happy to recommend Eddie as a recruitment consultant to friends and colleagues. He makes sure that all the research, exchange of information and the planning required in the process is done efficiently. He also makes sure that all the parties involved are regularly updated on progress which reduces stress on all sides. This is all done in a friendly but businesslike/economic manner which means that the candidate and the client both remain working as efficiently as possible.
Eddie comes across as playing with a straight bat and is a pleasure to do business with.
Adam Rice, ACA
