September 2007
Fforde restructures into business units .
Fforde Management has announced a restructuring of its business, based on its increasing global reach and the requirements of its clients.
The move formalises the specialisations that have been developed since Fforde's expansion at the start of the year and sees four distinct business units formed:
Fforde USA, which has its head office in NYC and a staffing team based throughout the country providing USA-wide service delivery.
Fforde UK is based in Brighton and London and provides a full range of recruitment services to UK companies via its experienced and successful team.
Fforde Europe has offices in London and Switzerland and operates as a specialist supplier of staff to countries throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe.
Fforde's Managed Service Division, or 'MSD' is dedicated to servicing the specific needs of high-volume customers. The team is currently based in the UK and has been developed with a view to understanding the needs of these key clients.
Each unit is headed up by a Business Unit Manager who reports into Fforde's CEO, Natalie Fforde. Each of the four managers is fully accountable for the performance of their unit and tasked with developing its business and ensuring that each of its clients receives a first-class service at all times.
July 2007
Fforde appoints Group Chairman.
Mathew Fforde has been appointed as Chairman of Fforde UK and Fforde USA. Mathew joins these Boards in a non-executive capacity and will oversee the board and company's performance, as well as helping Fforde to create and maintain structures which support and encourage further growth.
Mathew brings with him an abundance of knowledge and skills in the executive and general management of a diverse range of small, medium and large sized businesses as well as the successful operation of his own Management Consultancies based in the Republic of South Africa.
Natalie Fforde, CEO, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Mathew on board and firmly believe that his experience will help Fforde to achieve increased performance across all offices as well as providing myself and my fellow directors with support and advice."
May 2007
New BDM in Brighton.
Andy Eley has been promoted to Business Development Manager in Fforde's Brighton Office. Andy will manage the Brighton Sales Team and work alongside Lee Moynes in developing strategies for the UK and European divisions.
April 2007
Fforde opens New York Office.
Fforde opened its New York City office as the latest part of the company's global expansion. The New York City location will be the hub for Fforde's US operation, supported by a satellite office in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Fforde has recruited an experienced team in the US: Kate Lassiter joins as Recruitment Director, Chris Sauls as Business Development Director, Shula George and Johnny Postell as Recruitment Managers and Vanesa Quintana as Operations Manager. The team has a wealth of experience within the US market and will help Fforde to achieve is goal of providing a high quality service throughout the USA.
Natalie Fforde, CEO, described the opening as "a key part of Fforde's global plan." She added: "I am thrilled to be opening a Fforde office in New York City.
"This is not only the fulfilment of a personal and business dream but it will also enable Fforde to occupy a unique space as a global supplier of pharmaceutical recruitment solutions."
March 2007
Fforde opens London Office.
Fforde's London office opened for business on 5th March. The office is based in Farringdon and will allow Fforde to offer a high quality service to even more clients and candidates and to replicate the success of its Brighton headquarters in the capital.
Lee Moynes has joined Fforde Management as a Business Development Manager based out of the London office. Lee will be responsible for managing the London Team and driving Fforde's expansion into mainland Europe and developing new and existing business in the region. Lee, who joins Fforde from Key People, has an excellent track record in the pharmaceutical industry and Fforde Management is delighted to have him on board. Natalie Fforde, CEO, said of the appointment: "I'm looking forward to working with Lee who brings excellent experience to the team and I firmly believe that Fforde will benefit from his knowledge of the industry and the market."
Febuary 2007
Fforde announces financial results.
Fforde has announced record turnover and profits for the year ended 31st January 2007. Turnover increased by 58% on the previous year, gross profit by 62% and net profit by 25%, highlighting the growth of the company during this period. CEO Natalie Fforde said of the results: "Fforde has grown considerably yet again and the excellent results for 2006/7 will provide the bedrock for continued global expansion."
January 2007
Fforde appoints new director.
Fforde Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Hazel Potter as Group Operations Director. Hazel brings over fifteen years' experience in recruitment sales and operation to Fforde and will be responsible for overseeing the set-up of Fforde's new offices as well as the ongoing operations across the Group. Hazel will be based in Fforde's London office.
December 2006:
Fforde has established a specialist research team in its Brighton Offices.
The team will be managed by Bryan Mackie, who will be responsible for recruiting and developing a team with networking and headhunting skills as well as core knowledge of the pharmaceutical market. The team will carry out searches for the sales team as well as research projects for key clients and will be central to the company's expansion.
October 2006:
Fforde launches its new website to promote the global pharmaceutical solution.
Fforde's new website is launched, having been designed to complement the company's international expansion.
October 2006:
Fforde plans European and US expansion.
Fforde has recognised the need to establish an international presence in order to service the growing portfolio of clients across the globe. As a result, Fforde will open offices in New York, Basel and London in 2007, forming the first phase of Fforde's global expansion. Fforde's CEO, Natalie Fforde, commented: "I am delighted to announce the opening of three new Fforde offices, which represent the fulfilment of our plans to establish the company as the provider of a unique, global pharmaceutical solution. We will use the offices in to enable our clients in these areas to benefit from a local Fforde office while being assured of the same level of quality that they have received to date."
September 2006:
Ann Thompsett begins as Operations Manager and Penny Powell as HR and Resource Manager in order to facilitate proposed expansion.
Fforde's expansion plans lead to the appointment of key employees to its management team, with further senior staff set to join in the coming months.
June 2006:
Fforde achieves 100% staff retention over a two year period.
Staffing continues to be at the centre of Ffordes success, where employees are considered as key to the company's growth. Commenting on the 100% retention rate, CEO Natalie Fforde said: "We take our corporate responsibility very seriously and invest in our employees by helping to build their careers. Fforde has learnt that a stable team ensures a consistent service to our clients and candidates and this has been a cornerstone of our success."
June 2005:
Further expansions lead to a doubling in size of the sales team.
Fforde continues to achieve phenomenal success in the growth of its business, consistently running ahead of sales and profit targets. The company grows quickly, but organically, with a stable financial environment provided by its performance.
October 2003:
Expansion leads to Fforde moving into Curtis House in Hove.
Fforde's first year of trading sees the company perform exceptionally well, reaching over 500% of target. This unparalleled achievement leads to Fforde moving to new premises in order to expand on our success.
June 2003:
Fforde Management works with Delicious Industries to develop the Fforde Brand.
Delicious Industries and Fforde begin their successful partnership in developing the Fforde Brand. Since the partnership began the Fforde brand has become widely recognised within the Pharmaceutical industry, and associated with the quality of service that both Fforde and Delicious Industries embody.
November 2002:
Fforde Management Limited founded by Natalie Fforde with funding from The Princes Trust.
Founded in 2002, Fforde Management was set up specifically to service the pharmaceutical industry with innovative, quality-driven recruitment solutions. Natalie formed Fforde after recognising that the industry needed a supplier dedicated to understanding the needs of the pharmaceutical industries and resolve the complex issues involved in selecting high level candidates to drive forward our clients' business.