Mark joined Oxford HR in 2021, based in Hong Kong. He has an MSc in Development Studies and ten years’ experience as a social specialist on internationally-funded projects in Africa, Asia and Europe, providing social development inputs in the contexts of rural development, natural resources conservation and management, infrastructure development, manufacturing and real estate master-planning on behalf of international financial institutions, donors, funds and private developers. He has held long-term residential social specialist positions – on a DfID environmental development project in SW China and an EU participatory conservation project in NE Thailand – and led preparation of a number of Social Impact Assessments and Resettlement Action Plans according to international best practice (such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards). Mark was a key member of URS/Scott Wilson’s (now AECOM) internal team for the preparation of the company’s first global corporate Sustainability Strategy.
In addition Mark has eight years’ experience in executive search with leading international search firms, identifying, shortlisting, coaching and placing senior professionals across various sectors, working with multinational corporations across Asia.
Mark is also a qualified and practising counsellor and instrumental music teacher. He has a passion for the outdoors and travel, and enjoys playing brass and keyboards in a variety of musical ensembles.
”The Oxford HR team is second to none is its specialist knowledge and expertise in exective search, HR and OD consultancy for the international development and sustainability sectors - a world I am proud to be a part of.
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“On the whole I have been impressed with the quality and calibre of candidates Oxford HR have presented us with and their ability to cast a wide global trawl that wrings out candidates who may not be currently looking, giving us a more solid pool of individuals to consider. I wholeheartedly recommend their services”
Oxford HR
2019-10-23T08:53:58+00:00
Ola Fajobi
Director - Global Human Resources & Organizational Development
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/ola-fajobi/
"Thibaut is a very experienced and focused HR professional. He is very passionate and committed to what he does which makes him a pleasure to work with.
Thibaut's ability to source and match client needs with high calibre candidates is certainly noteworthy. He is open and transparent in his communication throughout the recruitment process which helps in managing expectations."
Thibaut's ability to source and match client needs with high calibre candidates is certainly noteworthy. He is open and transparent in his communication throughout the recruitment process which helps in managing expectations."
Oxford HR
2018-10-02T07:34:44+00:00
Deeply Khanna
Senior Director, Smart Power for Rural Development
Thailand, Rockerfeller Foundation
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/deeply-khanna/
"We found Oxford HR’s role throughout the process extremely useful. They took on board our recommendations and then crafted a recruitment strategy that enabled us to hire a strong Head of Programmes.
The calibre of candidates overall was strong. And the level of communication, candidate insight and advice offered was highly beneficial. Given that we had previously tried to recruit to this role, unsuccessfully, we were incredibly pleased with the result of our relationship with Oxford HR."
The calibre of candidates overall was strong. And the level of communication, candidate insight and advice offered was highly beneficial. Given that we had previously tried to recruit to this role, unsuccessfully, we were incredibly pleased with the result of our relationship with Oxford HR."
Oxford HR
2018-10-02T07:40:08+00:00
Derek Bardowell
Senior Head of UK Portfolio, Big Lottery Fund
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/derek-bardowell/
"I had a fantastic experience with Oxford HR, particularly with Ana Filipa Fernandes. The first interview conducted by Oxford HR allowed me to understand the Big Lottery Fund and how I could potentially contribute my skills, knowledge and experience to the organisation.
Oxford HR went out of its way to ensure that as a candidate, I was valued and respected as a professional and as a human being and this meant a lot to me. The experience is the best I have ever had with recruitment companies."
Oxford HR went out of its way to ensure that as a candidate, I was valued and respected as a professional and as a human being and this meant a lot to me. The experience is the best I have ever had with recruitment companies."
Oxford HR
2018-10-02T07:41:49+00:00
Asayya Imaya
Appointed Candidate, Big Lottery Fund
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/asayya-imaya/
"Congrataulations for your appointment as the group CEO for Oxford HR - one of the most respected and successful recruitment agencies of our times that serves the civil society sector.
Having recruited through Oxford HR, I have spent 3 years with Hivos. It has been a great experience for me with Hivos in Jakarta and being part of the global management team overseeing the change process."
Having recruited through Oxford HR, I have spent 3 years with Hivos. It has been a great experience for me with Hivos in Jakarta and being part of the global management team overseeing the change process."
Oxford HR
2018-10-02T07:43:01+00:00
Biranchi
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/biranchi/
“Oxford HR provided me accurate information about the scope of the work and also key priorities that I need to focus on in the job. It explained IRRI’s ambition and objectives and what is expected from me. I had been satisfied with all the information and also the way Oxford HR interacted throughout the process. I had tremendous support all the way for which I am very thankful.”
Oxford HR
2020-06-22T08:21:14+00:00
Yurdi Yasmi
South East Asia Representative, IRRI
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/yurdi-yasmi/
“We received excellent and timely support from Oxford HR throughout the entire process. Each step was simple and clear, and it was evident from the outset that it was a real team effort. From the time taken to explore and understand our recruitment brief to keeping us informed about progress, supporting the interview process and through to post-appointment advice, we found it a comprehensive and invaluable service.”
Oxford HR
2020-06-22T08:39:22+00:00
Tim Woodfine
Board member, Sahara Conservation Fund
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/tim-woodfine/
"The Oxford HR team were excellent; diligent and professional, with clear communication and understanding of NLR"
Oxford HR
2020-10-27T14:12:02+00:00
Asken Singa
Executive Director, No Leprosy Remains
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/asken-singa/
Hasin highly recommends Oxford HR, for their ability to utilise their strong network of candidates to forge and maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
Oxford HR
2019-12-06T15:32:31+00:00
Hasin Jahan
Country Director Bangladesh, Practical Action
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/hasin-jahan/
"Our organisation is a little unusual, and our requirements can be challenging to meet. But Oxford HR is a trusted partner who is able to represent and sell GFP to attract the right talent. The proof of Oxford HR’s approach is evidenced by the qualities of each new team member they have helped us to recruit, and the significant contribution they are able to make to our mission"
Oxford HR
2019-12-06T15:33:56+00:00
Mark Clark
CEO, Generations for Peace
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/mark-clark-2/
"The search expertise that the Oxford HR team have demonstrated through each recruitment for us is consistently generating a higher standard of applications, from directions GFP alone could not reach, and with nuanced filtering tailored to Oxford HR’s deep understanding of our technical needs and organisational culture."
Oxford HR
2019-12-06T15:35:02+00:00
Mark Clark
CEO, Generations for Peace
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/mark-clark-3/
"I needed a lot of confidence and assurance and Oxford HR helped me through this process"
Oxford HR
2019-12-06T15:37:33+00:00
Syon Niyogi
Corporate Services Director, IWMI
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/syon-niyogi/
“They [Oxford HR] were very encouraging in their approach, giving very positive vibes about the recruitment process ahead, instead of recruitment firms who think it’s good to keep candidates in the dark and be pessimistic in their communication.. once I started moving to the next rounds they were always there to advise and guide me giving me the necessary visibility, transparency, guidance & prompt feedbacks which as a candidate, were so important for me.”
Oxford HR
2019-12-06T15:39:09+00:00
Angshu Sengupta
Director of Finance, IRRI
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/angshu-sengupta/
"Toby's HR expertise gives him the confirmation whether a candidate is right or not for the role.”
Oxford HR
2019-12-06T15:41:40+00:00
Muna Eltahir
Country Director Sudan, Practical Action
https://oxfordhr.co.uk/testimonials/muna-eltahir/
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