Our DNA
Collaboration, commitment, and a personal touch are embedded in our DNA. We believe in building authentic relationships and only partner with clients who we align and share our values with. To us, no client is a transaction – we’re passionate about understanding each organisation and individual fully, because your success is our success.
Part of your DNA
By understanding you, your values, objectives, and culture, you allow us to become an extension of your team and part of your DNA. This deep understanding enables us to represent you in the marketplace and pinpoint the leaders who will thrive in your business.
For us, it’s all about prioritising cultural fit first, then job fit, because people excel when they’re aligned with what they believe in. And when they thrive, so does your business.
Our story
JMR was founded in 2011 with a vision to build a professional business that adapts to personal commitments. Today, we’ve expanded globally, with a highly skilled team based across the UK, The Americas, Asia and South Africa. To date, we have made placements across 5 continents and 30+ countries, utilising our deep regional expertise and a connected network. Our consultants’ knowledge across these diverse industries allows us to deliver exceptional results and insights for clients worldwide.
JMR brand refresh
To reflect the growth in our team, locations and solutions offered to our clients, we needed a fresh new look and website too!
Expansion into South Africa
In 2025 we will have a dedicated resource in South Africa, focusing predominantly on BPO – the fastest growing market there.
Launch of interim consulting desk
Our best kept secret – until now! JMR has been making interim placements behind the scenes, but is now officially offering this service to clients. We can payroll executives in any country and currency globally.
First US based affiliate, Jim joins the team
Jim Farnsworth – a longtime CX industry veteran – begins working with JMR to help expand our outstanding services even deeper in the United States.
Philippines team expands
Throughout 2023/24 the Philippines team expanded due to the success with Accenture and filling tech & strategy consultancy jobs. The team continues to land more clients, going from strength to strength.
JMR has its best ever year
In 2023 the team at JMR smashed all of their targets to be our best ever year in business!
Shey joined the Philippines team
Shey joined the team as a client partner for Accenture, to work alongside Aisha, to fill level 4-8 roles (senior manager to C-level).
Push on tech jobs
In 2022 we expanded our team with tech specialists. We began partnering growth and mid-size tech businesses, including Harver and Dassault (now 3DS) where we placed their whole people team.
A leader in the BPO sector
Because of our success with Transcom in 2019, JMR focused on becoming a trusted BPO expert. We gained 6 additional BPO clients within a 6 month period.
Lauren joined the team
With a track record working internationally as Head of HR in a Global recruitment environment, Lauren’s wealth of expertise delivers valuable solutions to JMR clients.
Dan joined the team
With over two decades of experience across multiple countries, Dan brings expertise in sales and business development to the team, and of course reunites with Jo & Lindsey.
Official launch in the Philippines
From a client recommendation, we were introduced to Accenture to become a Philippines recruitment partner. Aisha took the helm to onboard the client and scale the team to meet demands.
First Africa job placed
This role launched the BPO, CCI Global, into Kenya with a COO. We also placed a Group CFO for them in the same year.
Aisha joins JMR to head up the Philippines
With an extensive background in recruitment, Aisha brings in her vibrant approach, plus her knowledge of the Philippine culture, client, and candidate landscape to the team.
Covid-19
A year like no other. Business slowed, as it did for many, although we were very grateful it ended on a high for JMR.
Transcom global transformation
To support the transformation of Transcom from a public to a private company, we completed 13 executive hires over two years from Director to C-Level. We did this globally for roles such as Country Leaders, COOs, SVPs, VPs, VP Sales and HRDs.
Philippines placement
We made our first placement in the Philippines for BPO, Sykes. The role was for a Transformation Lead.
Susan joined the team
As an ex-litigator in Australia, Susan joined the team to head up Legal placements across multiple industries.
Japan placement
We made our first placement in Japan.
Series A tech partnership
IntentHQ was our first partnership with a Series A tech start-up. We worked with them to grow their team from 17 to 50 people.
A year of firsts
First official C-level role for a Chief People Officer made, as well as a first Middle East role for a VP – Corporate Partnerships, Dubai.
First placement on a Global PSL
This was to support a global construction toy company based in Denmark, and further propelled JMR into China, US and Europe.
Abbi joined the team
An accomplished Global Account Manager, Abbi joined JMR. In 2021 Abbi was promoted to Head of Recruitment Operations to reflect business growth and the expansion of her role.
First LATAM jobs placed
Here we had a project to launch one of our clients, in Management Consulting, into Mexico with multiple Sales Director roles. The success of this project led to further jobs in Brazil and Argentina.
Formal launch into the US
We launched here partnering with global BPO and consulting businesses, who were head officed in the US. The roles focused on Sales, Ops, Strategy and Consulting Solutions.
Lindsey joined the team
The dream team reunited when Lindsey joined JMR a year after Jo started the business. Lindsey initially came in just to cover Jo’s maternity leave and never left!
First US placements
Our first US placements were Country Managers for the Management Consulting and FMCG sectors.
JMR is founded
Jo founded JMR Global, proving executive search could flex around life commitments and still deliver exceptional results. Jo predominantly worked on placements in the UK and APAC initially.
Early days
Jo and Lindsey start life in recruitment together, Dan later joined the team working in Sydney. Jo, Lindsey and Dan trotted the globe building their global business knowledge for other companies.
Our values
People-first
partnerships
People are at the heart of everything we do. Whether understanding an organisations goals or getting to know individuals aspirations, we focus on long-term relationships over quick wins. We see every interaction as an opportunity to build trust and deliver value.
Quality without compromise
Excellence is non-negotiable. From tailored recruitment strategies to thorough candidate profiling, we’re committed to delivering quality without cutting corners. For us, it’s about going above and beyond, ensuring every placement is a perfect fit for both the individual and organisation.
Integrity in every interaction
We approach every relationship with honesty, transparency, and respect. Rather than treating people as transactions, we value open communication and authentic connections, guiding organisations and individuals alike with integrity and genuine care.
Global leadership team
Our team has been handpicked to deliver a service that stands out. We focus on providing a tailored experience that exceeds the expectations of the organisations and individuals we work with.
Global CEO
Jo MacDonald
Jo MacDonald is a widely respected leader in the executive search industry, bringing over two decades of expertise across multiple continents, including the US, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa.
Become part of our DNA
Whether partnering us as a client, or joining the team as a recruitment expert, we believe good people should know good people. If your values match ours, you have credible business experience in our markets, and you have pride in relationship building then we want you on our radar.
Read more about the great reasons to work with us, check out our internal vacancies, or connect with the team over on LinkedIn and introduce yourself.
Flexible working
We genuinely believe in flexibility – we work hard with passion but equally encourage finding a balance that works for you, blending career ambitions with family and personal goals.
Make a difference
Passion drives us. We prioritise doing right by clients and candidates over quick transactional wins, creating long term value in every partnership.