Robin Beattie
Director
BA (Hons) graduate in History, Kings College London. As Director of Mortimer Spinks, one of the UK’s Leading Technology Recruiters, Robin has an acute understanding of technology and its core value to today’s business needs.
With over 10 years of experience and a passion for technology, Robin heads up the Technology Leadership Practice. His area of expertise is in placing C-level executives such as CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Technology, Directors of eCommerce, IT Directors, Heads of Infrastructure.
An expert in identifying the specific needs of clients, their brands and their culture, Robin fills a void between typical IT recruitment agencies and Executive Search firms – most notably in high-growth technology companies:
“Robin stands out in the recruitment industry as someone who communicates openly and then delivers the best people. When expanding my senior team and filling vacancies, Robin and his team delivered the majority of placed candidates, way ahead of any competition. I will continue to use Robin’s expertise in the future.”
Hugo Smith, CIO
Robin has a reputation for securing senior talent for many of the world’s leading technology brands such as Expedia, NTT Communications, Wonga, Toptable & The Metro.
Robin says, “We established the Technology Leadership Practice at Mortimer Spinks as a specialist port of call for those wishing to move into leadership positions within high growth technology companies; to enable top technology experts to access challenging global opportunities and as a place to go for expert career advice and planning.”
Client’s thoughts:
“Robin continually adds value to my business by using his exceptional work ethic and drive which he combines with his focus and understanding of my business. I judge people (very harshly) solely by results. Robin has a 100% record with me over 8 years. He displays service levels which are ahead of their time within his industry. I cannot fault him. Robin has helped me take my firm to 'best of breed' status within my industry. I now use Robin in all my Companies and I would recommend anyone who is looking for Recruitment requirements to work with Robin.” Imran Khan, Managing Director, Financial Software Limited
“Robin has consistently delivered amazing staff to me for the last few years. He has also placed a great number of my friends and colleagues at jobs where they are all happy. He is rare in the recruitment trade in that he does actually care about the people involved and will go out of his way to ensure that the end result is a happy candidate as well as client. I would thoroughly recommend his services.” David Jensen, Head of Software Development, The Metro
“Thank you Robin for the excellent follow-up and support in securing Peter for the company as the new CIO. We are very pleased that he has agreed to join our team and are excited about the future prospects with him in charge. You have been most impressive in your search and support.”
CEO of Global Travel Organisation
To contact Robin -
Tel: +44 (0)20 7170 6421
robin.beattie@mortimerspinks.com

