Vantage Consulting

As the Managing Director of Vantage Consulting, I lead a dynamic team in one of the world's premier multi-brand recruitment specialists. Our focus is on delivering top-tier talent in niche, growth, and scarce resource STEM markets, catering to a global client base at mid to executive levels.

At Vantage Consulting, we are more than a recruitment agency; we are trusted partners to some of the world's leading brands and the most exciting startups. Our mission is to provide comprehensive talent solutions that empower businesses to achieve their full potential. By bridging the gap between the digital and industrial revolutions, we have cultivated the most integrated business and candidate network globally.

Our approach is centered on building enduring relationships, discovering innovative ways of working, and surpassing expectations to deliver unmatched customer excellence. With an impressive portfolio of clients across the UK, Europe, and the US, we don't simply fill positions – we craft careers and foster business growth by aligning the right talent with the right opportunities.

Join us in revolutionizing the recruitment landscape and driving forward the next wave of industry transformation.

Managing Director

PSR Group

As Group COO, my primary function is to promote company culture, drive the values and vision of the business whilst supporting the business leaders and CEO.

Group Portfolio; Novello Technologies, Build a Career, SYK Healthcare, PSR Solutions and the latest addition, PCN. 

Duties include;

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Assist CEO in delivering the Vision 2.0
• Support Hiring 
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision (Environmental, social, and corporate governance strategy.)
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Oversee Executive Committee 
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors

Chief Operating Officer

PSR Solutions

My role at PSR covers all businesses within the Group. Novello, Build a Career, SYK Healthcare and the core UK construction business, PSR Solutions. 

Working alongside the Managing Director, Business & Growth Strategy is at the forefront of my responsibility at PSR. The areas below form my day to day duties;

•	Overall responsibility for clients 
•	Brand, Marketing & Social Media
•	Maintain the PSR Culture throughout the group.
•	Partnerships
•	Growth into new sectors and geographical locations 
•	Business Acquisition   
•	Client Strategy & Candidate Generation Strategy
•	Researching Innovation to create efficiencies 
•	Staff Acquisition

Group Development Director

My role as Client Relationship Director at PSR is wide-ranging, and diversify allowing me to focus on the strategic development of all brands in the PSR Group.

Overall responsibility for;
Marketing of PSR Solutions, Contract Solutions, Trades, and International. 
Social Media Planning 
Ensuring high standards to PSR preferred supplier status clients.
Establishing new operational geographical areas.
Partnerships 
Candidate Generation and Client Strategies
Also supporting staff in London, Birmingham, Stafford, and Sheffield with regular office visits.

The remaining time is focused on the direct growth and net profitability of PSR Group. Working alongside the Managing Director looking wide and far for opportunities to develop the PSR Group.

Client Relationship Director

I have been working within the Infrastructure division at PSR since 2012, developing a talented pool of candidates from both a commercial and operational background.

Since March 2014 I also head up the Civils and Infrastructure team, which services clients across the whole of the UK.  The team has grown and developed an in-depth industry knowledge and applies a unique professional approach to client relationships.  We source talent for various projects from residential and commercial groundworks, industrial structures and buildings, rail and electrification schemes through to general civil engineering, Flood alleviation and a range of utilities projects.

I supply candidates into a number of market leading Construction clients and am their primary point of contact for their Civil and Infrastructure recruitment. I have extensive industry knowledge and am able to match skill sets to the right roles through providing a true consultancy service based on research, competitor analysis and industry and project specific knowledge.  I place great emphasis on excellent communication, acting with honesty and managing relationships through listening and understanding client and candidate requirements.

Team Leader - Civil Engineering

My role at PSR Group covers all businesses within the Group. Novello Technologies, Build a Career, SYK Healthcare, PSR Solutions and the latest addition to the portfolio, PCN. 

Working alongside the Managing Director, Business & Growth Strategy is at the forefront of my responsibility at PSR. The areas below form my day to day duties;

• Overall responsibility for clients 
• Brand, Marketing & Social Media
• Maintain the PSR Culture throughout the group.
• Partnerships
• Growth into new sectors and geographical locations 
• Business Acquisition 
• Client Strategy & Candidate Generation Strategy
• Researching Innovation to create efficiencies 
• Staff Acquisition

Development Director 

Cosmedic Beauty

Cosmedic Beauty offer Facial Aesthetics & Beauty services.

Led by experienced Nurse, Rachael Berks. Rachael has 15 years experience working in healthcare services and is an independent nurse prescriber.

​Trained by a Harley Street award winning aesthetic surgeon, Rachael is qualified in Botox® and Dermal Filler treatments.

​At Cosmedic Beauty, our aim is to deliver 100% customer satisfaction by providing high-quality professional services.

Co-Owner

GameChanger Performance

Co-Founded GCP with my business partner Jake Keeling with the aim of making performance specialists accessible to all athletes from grassroots to elite programs.

GCP are one of UK’s leading sports performance company’s. Based at the National Football Centre, St George’s Park, GCP are partners to the FA and PFA. Our aim is to bring elite-level sports performance to a wider audience in the UK.

The team at GCP have been delivering to a diverse range of customers including schools, colleges, universities, teams, athletes and businesses.

Co-Founder

The Stone Group

My position as the supply chain client director is to manage existing business relationships whilst targeting strategic accounts that could grow the business without impacting on current partnership agreements.  The business division was created in 2010 and has quickly become an established sales market at Stone group delivering stable revenue streams in excess of £6 million. 

I also have commitments to manage the largest account in the business a charity supplying 6500 devices per year, contract worth £9 Million.  

Stone Group’s recycled and refurbished product is also managed by my team with projects to help bridge the digital divide the main revenue stream.

Supply Chain Client Director

During a 2 year period as Stone Group special projects sales manager I was directly involved in government initiatives such Computers for Pupils, Home Access for Targeted user Groups and Home Access.  My role involved working with Local Authorities to scope, promote, and deliver large scale projects. During this period I completed projects totalling circa 18K notebooks. Leeds City Council’s Computers for Pupils scheme was the 2 nd largest in the county, 7.5K mobile devices with connectivity were delivered to children.

Special Projects Vertical Manager - Education

During my time as an account manager at Stone I developed my skills as an internal telephone executive before moving to a external role within the schools and  local authority vertical market. I was also utilised in Higher Education and Further Education towards the end of this role working on the National framework for contracts for both Notebooks and Desktop Computers.

Sales Account Manager

Aston Villa Football Club

Professional Footballer

With over 25 years of experience in sales and leadership, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role as Managing Director at Vantage Consulting. My career has been dedicated to driving business growth, leading organisational transformation, and fostering high-performance teams.

Previously, as Chief Operating Officer of PSR Group, I supported the CEO in realising Vision 2.0 and managed daily operations. Key achievements included expanding the team from 20 to over 200, establishing 12 offices across 3 countries, completing 2 strategic acquisitions, and launching a technology start-up. I also led the company to attain the Investor in People Platinum award.

I am committed to continual self-improvement and am currently pursuing postgraduate studies in global football business management. My leadership philosophy is based on maximising potential and treating everyone with respect and courtesy.

David Berks

Luxand Inc.

Apart from being a key source of biometric industry insights for Luxand clients, partners, and the wider LinkedIn community, my role as a Senior Sales Consultant at Luxand involves:

💡 Serving as the primary liaison for technical, sales, and marketing teams during the implementation of Luxand’s facial recognition and liveness detection solutions.

⚙️ Leveraging my coding skills and extensive software development knowledge to tackle technical issues (alongside Luxand’s in-house dev team) and calibrate product settings for optimal performance of end-user solutions.

🗓️ Assisting customers in defining project timelines essential for successful product integration. 

🎯 Crafting detailed proposals to meet project specifications and fulfill our clients' unique needs.

📝 Properly handling incoming inquiries to deliver tailored solutions that perfectly match the unique needs of each potential customer. 

🌱 Maintaining and expanding collaborative relationships with existing Luxand clients and partners.

🤝 Proactively engaging with potential clients through various outbound channels and establish long-lasting relationships with them. 

💼 Representing Luxand at industry events and exhibitions worldwide, showcasing our products to potential clients and partners.

📢 Hosting webinars on the latest trends, use cases, challenges, and opportunities in the biometrics sector, with a particular focus on facial recognition technology.

Senior Sales Consultant

SkyDNS

I excelled as a Senior Account Executive at SkyDNS, driving new business through cold channels and inbound requests.

My focus on customer development deepened relationships with existing accounts and generated new leads, gaining insights into their challenges and needs.

Creating tailored product proposals and persuasive demonstrations differentiated our solution and addressed complex client requirements.

I ensured seamless product setup and onboarding, providing prompt support to clients' sales, marketing, and IT departments.

Active participation in a startup accelerator program fostered innovation and continuous improvement.

Thorough market research identified trends and additional product use cases, leveraging competitor insights to highlight our unique strengths.

As a Senior Account Executive, I consistently secured new business and fostered long-term client relationships.

Senior Account Executive

As an Account Executive at SkyDNS, I effectively utilized inbound and outbound channels, such as cold calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn, trade shows, and exhibitions, to connect with prospective clients. 

I demonstrated skill in identifying key decision-makers and nurturing relationships with existing leads through strategic follow-up.

My strength lay in understanding the unique challenges and requirements of each account, allowing me to tailor solutions that effectively addressed their needs and solved their problems. 

I specialized in creating comprehensive product proposals that highlighted the value our solution brought to their business.

With expertise in lead qualification and deal closure, I successfully identified promising prospects and converted them into fruitful partnerships. 

Through engaging product demos, I showcased the tangible benefits and advantages our solution offered, leaving a lasting impression on potential clients.

I took pride in delivering exceptional customer support, guiding clients through the product setup and onboarding process. 

As a trusted point of contact for clients' sales, marketing, and IT departments, I swiftly addressed inquiries and troubleshooted any issues, ensuring a seamless experience.

Building strong relationships and consistently exceeding customer expectations drove my success as an Account Executive. 

With a focus on sales, account management, and client engagement, I was dedicated to driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Account Executive

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If so, you've come to the right place! As a biometrics enthusiast, I'm passionate about exploring the latest trends and technologies in the field, from voice and facial recognition to fingerprint, iris scanning and more.

I'm excited to share my knowledge and insights with like-minded professionals. Whether you're interested in learning more about biometric authentication or exploring the latest innovations, I'm here to guide you.

So if you're ready to stay on the cutting edge of biometrics and join a community of passionate professionals, be sure to follow me for the latest updates, insights, and industry news.

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