Harvey Nash Executive Search business promotes Nigel Parslow to UK Managing Director

Harvey Nash plc today announced the promotion of Nigel Parslow to UK Managing Director of Executive Search operations.

In his new role, Parslow assumes direct responsibility for the UK based business, part of an Executive Search organisation that now stretches across Europe and the USA.

Parslow built his early career in engineering and manufacturing, with Westland Helicopters and Rolls-Royce, before moving into the recruitment industry in 1987.

Since joining Harvey Nash in 1999, Parslow has occupied a number of management positions, including Practice Head of a large and growing commercial and industrial team, Divisional Director, and more recently as Chairman of UK Executive Search.

His most recent role as Chairman of UK Executive Search has provided him with oversight of all operations as the business doubled its revenues and became a leading Executive Search provider across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Commenting on the appointment, Harvey Nash Group CEO Albert Ellis said ìNigel is one of our most experienced and reliable senior managers. We will look to him to provide seasoned leadership and navigate our UK Executive Search business through the current economic challenges. With 22 years recruitment experience, Nigel is an accomplished leader who has seen it all. He will get the best out of his people and ensure we maintain our position as a leading Executive Search firm with powerful international ambitions.î

Parslow said of his appointment, ìI have enjoyed leading and developing the Harvey Nash Executive Search brand from its boutique status a few years ago to an industry leading Executive Search firm today. Our team of fantastic professionals in the UK is eminently capable to pursuing growth and opportunity within this environment.î