Testimonials

The SER Group is in the enterprise content management space backed by Carlyle - capturing, digitising, storing, managing, searching, and archiving enterprise content, your documents and other content. SER comes from a particular perspective which we call intelligent content automation. we believe there is a convergence happening in the market between process automation, enterprise content management, and intelligent document processing. John Bates talks about his relationship with DRAX and the DRAX CMO search. Watch the full video to find out what John really thinks about DRAX DRAX is an LCap Group Company

Nick Wilson joined SystemC, a CVC-backed portfolio business that provides integrated solutions across health and social care, in May 2022. Nick was engaged to take the company from c£100 million in revenue to double in size under CVC ownership, with an attractive EPR platform addressing social care needs and supporting hospitals across the UK. Nick appointed DRAX to assist in bringing in three essential members of the leadership team, these roles were CTO, CPO, and CHRO. At DRAX, we firmly believe that assembling the right 'team' is vital to achieving the best results and that this cannot be accomplished by a single person. With that in mind, we asked Nick a couple of questions: Why did you use DRAX? How did you find the experience? Would use them again? Have you worked with them previously? DRAX is an LCap Group Company

Sean Thompson, CEO of NAVEX, a Global Software & SaaS company based in Oregon, Washington. You've been CEO of Navex since May 2022; the company is funded by Vista and BC Partners, Sean was hired to internationally scale the business to accelerate growth. With a company revenue of C$300 million (and an EBITDA of C.$30 million) with over 1000 employees working across the firm. Sean appointed DRAX to assist in bringing in a General Manager International (EMEA/APAC) to help deal with the internationalisation of the business. Sean elaborated on the above answering the questions below Why did you use DRAX? How did you find the experience? And would you use them again? Have you worked with them previously?

Find out what Jim Darragh had to say about DRAX and the talent business Jim Darragh, CEO of Totalmobile, discusses his experience with DRAX in a recent interview. Totalmobile, a software business, has been in a successful partnership with private equity firm Bowmark Capital since 2020. Darragh highlights Totalmobile's growth, profitability, and expansion into the field service management software sector. He mentions recent acquisitions and the challenge of finding the right leadership team. DRAX played a crucial role in recruiting a new CFO and COO, emphasising the need for individuals with private equity experience and a cultural fit. Darragh commends DRAX for understanding Totalmobile's unique needs, effective communication, and providing a strong shortlist of candidates. Jim enjoys working with DRAX and his experience has led him to work with DRAX again, citing their reputation and expertise in the industry. Totalmobile looks to the future with a focus on sustained growth, acquisitions, and potential international expansion.

An interview with Ivana Waller, CEO of Optimapharm, a leading, mid-sized, full-service CRO working Across Europe and North America to deliver new therapies to improve and save patients' lives. DRAX was introduced to Optimapharm through the fund Rohatyan Group, and DRAX was hired to conduct a CEO search We introduced PACE to the fund looking to assess Optimapharm's present SLT and appoint a new CEO. Find out Ivana utilised PACE to assess herself as someone capable of developing a path for leadership transformation and maximising business success. Ivana was placed into her current role by DRAX. Since her placement into her existing position, Ivana has returned to DRAX, working closely with Josh Guest, Director - Life Sciences, to place subsequent roles and utilise the Leadership Dynamics.io tools, including PACE, the behavioural profiling and complementarity tool. Speaking about her experience as a client working with the team, Ivana said "The presentations I received were logical, and systematic and helped to drive the decision towards selecting a final candidate very efficiently. To work with professionals who are putting 100% into their jobs is very helpful."

Key Insights from Acuity Knowledge Partners' CFO, Ian Mullen, and DRAX Partner, Mark Tomley, on the Strategic Steps Taken for a Successful Exit. As economic uncertainties impact valuations, borrowing costs, and risk, heightened scrutiny surrounds investments and acquisitions. Discover Ian Mullen's adept navigation through obstacles, ensuring Acuity's successful exit amidst challenging circumstances.

Wayne Churchill, a seasoned professional with 40 years of experience in the technology sector, shares his positive experiences with DRAX, an executive search firm, in this case study. The focus is on two critical instances where DRAX played a pivotal role in executive recruitment for Wayne's endeavours.