What Our Clients Say
“Stewart McNair and team were very effective in understanding and articulating the unique nature of our business to prospects and the skills required for the positions we were seeking to fill as evidenced by the quality of candidates they ultimately presented. They fulfilled the critical positions we engaged them to run for us on an exclusive search basis. They helped with the competitive selection and closely managed the delicate negotiations with each selected candidate to bring them across the line. We will certainly use them again for further important searches as they occur.
We would thoroughly recommend them to other firms looking to appoint senior banking executives in the wealth management and private banking space”
Nick McCall
CEO Hay Hill Wealth
Andrew has been a pleasure to work with over the years. He’s approachable, straightforward, and really takes the time to understand what we’re looking for. He consistently delivers good candidates and makes the whole process easy. I always enjoy working with him and highly recommend his services.
Dan Massie
Development Director Hill Partnership
“I have been personally engaged with The McNair Partnership on around 25 executive and senior management level assignments, some of which have been of a very sensitive nature. From my experience, their key strengths are their understanding of the EPC oil and gas sector, their ability to bring and thoroughly evaluate a wide range of quality candidates to the table with a global reach, their rapid response to some very challenging requests and their ability to navigate potentially difficult issues along the way.
The attribute that has impressed me the most about the McNair team in UK and Dubai has been their commitment to managing candidate expectations. They place a high priority on frequent communication between candidates and the client and are extremely skilful in maintaining candidates’ enthusiasm and interest levels. At the offer stage, they have tremendous ability to balance the interests and aspirations of both candidate and client whilst in the post-offer stage, the McNair partnership is committed to maintaining contact with their placements and helping to ensure a smooth transition during the first 6-12 months.
I have been involved with the recruitment of executives and senior managers for over 15 years and, based on their performance, I would rank the McNair Partnership amongst the best in the business. I shall have no hesitation in continuing to engage them.”
Vice President HR & Administration Lamprell PLC
“Andrew McNair / The McNair Partnership has been of great assistance in identifying high calibre strategic land candidates and placing them quickly when we have needed them. He is personable and good to work with, honest and supportive in serving our business needs and most importantly delivers what we need.”
Kenny Duncan
MD Crest Nicholson
“This was a very challenging assignment with lots of sensitivity and complexity. McNair grasped this from the outset and were extremely responsive and ready to adapt as events unfolded. Things did not go perfectly as is often the case with such assignments, but while this was no fault of McNair’s they certainly differentiated themselves from others by losing no time in getting things back on track and showed tremendous resilience and determination to succeed in the face of some of the challenges. The quality of candidates presented were of a high standard throughout. I think it is fair to say that we were not the easiest to please as we set the bar quite high in what we wanted in the right candidate but this did not appear to deter Stewart and Karen – it just seemed to spur them on to understand us better, to ensure they were on the right track and in building and maintaining momentum. They were extremely professional and discrete throughout and always seemed to work with smiles on their faces – something that is quite important to me. I would not hesitate to work with McNair again and very much look forward to it. “
John Kavanagh
Group HR Manager, Kentech Group Limited
“Recently we have had the pleasure of working with Andrew on the recruitment of a new In-House Legal Counsel into the business and our experience was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, Andrew demonstrated a deep understanding of our business (and especially of our culture) and the specific requirements of the role we were hiring for.
Andrew’s proactive approach and keen insights into candidate fit helped streamline the hiring process significantly. Andrew quickly presented us with a curated selection of highly qualified candidates, all of whom met or exceeded our expectations. Andrew was always responsive and attentive, providing regular updates and valuable feedback that greatly facilitated our decision-making.
This was a key appointment for us. Within a matter of weeks, we had successfully filled the position with top-tier talent, a solicitor who we have no doubt will make a very positive impact on our team. We would wholeheartedly recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a recruitment partner who delivers results, exceptional service and a seamless experience.”
Kate Grives
CEO AW Group
“We have worked with Andrew and the team at McNair Partnership and it has always been a pleasure getting a seamless and genuinely supportive experience. They understood the remit and was able to connect us with suitable candidates that clearly aligned with company targets. We look forward to continuing our partnership.”
Marie Wadsworth Jakobsen
CCO Ciel Capital
“I have been personally engaged with The McNair Partnership on around 30 executive and senior management level assignments, some of which have been of a very sensitive nature. More recently, I have engaged them in a wide spectrum of senior positions such as CFO for our UK entity, HR Director, Business Analysts and Contracts Managers for our UAE and Saudi businesses. The McNair team adopts a very proactive approach to both candidate and client communication and management of expectations. I hear the same opinions expressed by candidates. They support the offer stage professionally and, where necessary, persuasively when a candidate may have competing offers. I have been involved with the recruitment of executives, senior managers and other professionals for over 20 years and, based on their performance, I would rank the McNair Partnership amongst the best in the business. I shall have no hesitation in continuing to engage them and I would welcome any approaches for verbal references if it helps.”
John Macdonald
CHRO Algihaz Energy Group
Andrew McNair has consistently delivered strong results for our business over many years. He takes the time to understand both the technical requirements of a role and importantly the wider cultural fit, which makes a real difference to the quality of candidates presented.
Andrew operates with integrity, communicates clearly throughout the process, and moves with pace when timelines are tight. Most importantly, he introduces individuals who genuinely add value to the organisation rather than simply filling a vacancy.
Alex Horder
MD Ascot Design
Working with Andrew has been a genuinely positive experience. He listens carefully, challenges constructively where needed, and approaches each assignment with professionalism and discretion.
The calibre of candidates he identifies reflects a strong understanding of the market and a well-established network. Andrew is reliable, straightforward, and committed to getting the right outcome — not just a quick placement. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any organisation seeking high-quality recruitment support.
Mario Luca Balducci
CEO London Land Group
“I have worked on high level recruitment and other ad hoc projects with the McNair Partnership throughout the past 20 years. Always thorough, professional and strong deal closers.”
Graham Stapeley
Former Divisional Head of EMEA, Bank of America and CEO and Chairman Clariden Leu, London.
As The Managing Partner for the Middle East business at Coutts & Co between 2006 and 2011 with a brief and strategy to considerably increase the volume of business and assets from clients. I engaged extensively with Stewart McNair and his team at The McNair Partnership to source us quality private banking candidates. Stewart demonstrated a unique understanding of our requirements for quality staff and identified candidates who not only met those requirements but also added other skills to the mix. The attention to detail and quality of service was completely in tune with the top-quality service Coutts provided to its clients.
As Managing Director of a Family Office looking after the needs of high-net-worth principals, I needed to get some top-quality staff into the office to meet the high standards expected. Because of a very positive previous experience I mandated the McNair Partnership to find candidates for the diverse roles of Senior Financial Manager and also Head of Security. Due to the extensive network that the McNair has, I was presented with top quality candidates for both roles and we are currently making offers. The way candidates had been identified and approached was very innovative and I would commend anyone looking to recruit at a more senior level to make direct contact with the McNair Partnership.
Chris Allen,
former Managing Partner for the Middle East Business at Coutts & Co.