Testimonials

"You produced a formidable short-list of candidates whom we would never have unearthed ourselves. All the Directors were impressed with the professional way that the search and interviews were conducted and you made it all appear seamless and stress free." - Tom Thomson, Chairman, Royal Scottish National Orchestra


"The Search Committee was humbled by the quality of the candidates and the conversations we were able to have with them." - Nigel Hinds, Executive Director, The Place


"Heather Newill presented the National Youth Orchestra with an excellent shortlist. A great deal of care and thought had gone into the selection as well as a lifetime of contacts and experience in the music business. The whole process was handled efficiently, sensitively, and with quiet good judgement." - Alan Rusbridger, Editor The Guardian and Chairman NYO


"The candidates you sourced for us were top notch. We will definitely bear you in mind in future for our other international appointments" - Theresa Yeo, Human Resources Director, Esplanade Arts Centre, Singapore


"AEM International and Heather Newill were able to understand a very complex internal and market situation and found very qualified candidates for our review.  Their ability to match our needs with those of the final candidate insured we had an executive with us for the long term." - Greg Morley, Director, HR Services Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Company.


"I was very impressed by your grasp of our condition and further impressed by your excellent, diplomatic and wise report - issues and practical solutions need to be carefully conveyed and you did it wonderfully." - Brian Hall, Director, Theatre Projects Consultants


"Heather was very professional, discreet, honest and did not embellish the facts.  Her contacts were excellent.  She had a quick firm grasp and understanding of the tasks of the job, was very flexible and hard working.  I felt my job was the only one she was working on." - Fran Toms, Head of Cultural Strategy, Manchester City Council


"I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how easy and relaxed you've made this process.  I've been through a lot of these now and this has definitely been the most informative, most fun, and most interesting." - A candidate from the USA


"Your 120% professional and 0% corporate arrogance approach was exactly up my street and made the process a pleasurable one." - A candidate from the broadcasting sector