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Directors

The best people are vital for any recruitment business. And at abrs, you'll be working with high calibre professionals who understand both the market place and the pressures faced by recruiters.

This starts at the top with our Directors Andrew Bailey, Mark Long and Leanne Watkins. The Directors are all actively involved in client and candidate care and development.

Andrew Bailey — Managing Director

• Andrew established abrs in August 1999 to provide a more comprehensive, innovative recruitment solution specialising in Marketing and IT disciplines.
• He has over 16 years experience in Telco, IP and Technology, Marketing and Sales recruitment. This was gained with Michael Page where he established and led the Telco and Technology division that he grew to a team of 14 Consultants managing a P&L of £3 million.
• Prior to his involvement in recruitment, Andrew worked for Dell Computer Corp. and IBM in Key Account Development and Management.

Mark Long — Director (IT and Sales & Marketing Divisions)

• Mark joined abrs in 2000 as Director of our IT recruitment division, he has developed an impressive client portfolio of companies who work at the cutting edge of technology.
• Through impressive business growth and Marks invaluable input to this success; in 2006 Mark was promoted to manage the IT & Sales & Marketing recruitment divisions.
• With 13 years in technology recruitment — Mark mirrored Andrew's experience by launching an Ecommerce & Tech Development division (in his case) for Laser Recruitment. Mark recruited and managed a team of 12 Consultants and developed strategic accounts.

Leanne Watkins — Director (Operations & Finance)

• Leanne joined abrs in 2008 to establish the Operations & Finance recruitment Division.
• Leanne has a growing team focussed on all areas of Accountancy, Finance and Business Operations recruitment.
• With 12 years Operations and Accountancy recruitment experience with one specialist recruitment company prior to joining abrs, Leanne has a very exciting future ahead developing this division. 

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