Client & candidate testimonials

Just some of the thoughts of clients, and candidates, we’ve worked with over the years…

Since starting to trade in 2009, we’ve had the pleasure to work with some of the leading businesses’ in our area of specialism.  Whether established, emerging or start-up these clients, and candidates have been in locations across the world.

It’s always good to be told and reminded that the work we’ve done, whilst challenging, has been appreciated and that our service and support has delivered significant value and ROI, either personally or to their business.  This has led to some amazing feedback.

Here are just a few of the comments that we’ve received from our clients and candidates.

I have worked with the Manners Maclean team for over five years across Middle East and Africa, recruiting C-suite roles in key markets like Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Their regional expertise, professionalism, and candidate experience have set a high standard.

At Mars, we rarely outsource talent acquisition, but when we do, Manners Maclean consistently align with our values of Quality and Mutuality, delivering exceptional results.

I am immensely grateful for the exceptional partnership with Manners Maclean over 10+ years of collaboration. The team’s thorough understanding of our industry sets them apart. Manners Maclean are not just a service provider, but a strategic partner dedicated to ensuring the perfect match between our company and high-performing leaders.




As a candidate in the process, I was highly impressed by Manner Maclean’s genuineness, approachability, and balance. They were always there for me; coaching and guiding, yet not compromising the hiring process. Their candour really helped me make the right decisions. Manners Maclean are also very knowledgeable about the region, the role, and the company, which enabled me to get all my queries answered.

As a recruiter, based on feedback from my predecessor (Paddy), I have also heard great things about Manners Maclean and their leadership through the process.

I had multiple opportunities to discuss talent and fill senior commercial positions with Manners Maclean when I was a CMO/CCO for Starbev/Molson Coors in (Central) Europe.

As a hiring manager, I found it important to talk to someone who has a clear vision on talent, an extensive network across Europe and beyond, and who spends time before, during and importantly also after the hiring process to ensure the recruited talent lands well. I highly recommend Manners Maclean to any organisation needing personalized talent acquisition services.

During the last 10 years Manners Maclean were always my first port of call when looking to fill senior positions in Unilever.

Their ability to quickly understand (from both an organisational culture and talent perspective) what we needed, their knowledge of the talent market and their network of key talent meant that we always received a quick response and, a shortlist of blue chip talent which ultimately resulted in successfully filling key vacancies.

I highly recommend Manners Maclean to any organisation needing leadership search and talent acquisition services.

Manners Maclean puts a high level of quality work and diligence though-out the recruitment process. My consultant successfully managed to offer solid guidance as well as give strong clarity on expectations while being warm, friendly and genuinely caring.

I strongly recommend them as a highly capable Talent Acquisition experts.

My experience with Manners Maclean was smooth, professional and very effective.

I felt supported and my needs were catered for as an individual client and not as a CV.

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