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Our directors share a single vision – to ensure our people, clients and candidates have an outstanding future.

Key Contacts.

  • Derek Johnson

    Founder

    Work

    Winning 2nd place in Best Companies to Work for. I have always taken pleasure in developing younger members of staff even more than our significant commercial success.

    Life

    An abiding memory, from some 60 years ago, is of converting a try in the last minute of my last game for the school 1st XV from the touch line so that we won 10 to 9. I can still feel the quiet relief and the quiet satisfaction of a job well done – odd isn’t it.

  • Neil Clark

    Group CEO

    Work

    Having dedicated over 35 years of my life to running businesses in the recruitment sector, I have been enormously fortunate to have worked with some amazing people and achieved amazing results. My passion for this industry is as strong as it has ever been; as the group CEO, I have the honour of leading a truly brilliant and talented team across all functions.

    Life

    I had the privilege of taking a 7 year “career break” taking the life decision to bring my children up in Mallorca. As a result we all speak Spanish pretty well. For relaxation I race cars and have spent the last 2 seasons competing in the Gulf Radical Cup, I am also a long suffering Spurs supporter!

  • Maria Vavoulas

    COO

    Work

    As COO for the Nicoll Curtin Group, Maria is a key member of the leadership team, business partnering the Directors of three separate brands; providing a platform, people and process support that enables business acceleration.

    Life

    Born in Wales, attended Drama School in London and ended up staying. 20 years later I am most happy when helping people achieve their goals!

  • Yves Amar

    Executive Director – Head of Switzerland

    Work

    Managing the Swiss office for Nicoll Curtin, having previously worked in the London market and built a Technology recruitment practice from scratch in Hong Kong.

    Life

    Proud father and in my fitter days represented the Hong Kong Dragons Boxing team against the Singapore Lions team.

  • Sam Burks

    Head of Sales UK and APAC

    Work

    As Head of Sales for the UK and APAC, Sam is now based in the UK having previously run the Singapore office. He drives sales across two separate brands and two locations.

    Life

    I’m a keen competitive cyclist and amateur footballer who wishes he was better at both! I’m an avid traveller and love to visit new countries whenever I get the chance.

  • Dragana Atanasov

    Head of Serbia, Deputy Head of Switzerland

    Work

    Joined Nicoll Curtin as a trainee, progressed through various promotions to most recently set up and managed the Belgrade based Centre of Excellence for Nicoll Curtin Group as well as acting as deputy Head of Switzerland.  Featured in BizLife Magazine, 30 under 30 in Serbia and working between Belgrade and Zurich offices.

    Life

    Living between Belgrade and Zurich, Dragana is a passionate kickboxer and runner that loves travelling and spending time with friends.

  • Jon Loh

    Head of Singapore

    Work

    Running, managing and growing an office of talented consultants for Nicoll Curtin Singapore, delivering into the Technology, Financial Services & Change industry and servicing a large portfolio of prestigious clients.

    Life

    Graduated from the UK and joined Nicoll Curtin as a Trainee, organically learning the trade and applying everything as best as possible! Outside of this, it’s all sports, food, drinks and quality time.

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We win awards for exceptional delivery to our people, clients and candidates.
From Best Client Service, to Best Company To Work For, to Best Candidate Care, to Diversity and Inclusion – we’re proud to be recognised as industry leaders.