Professional

Michael Webster's 13 years in the Search industry follows a successful career in engineering and information technology, during which time he held a number of senior management posts in the UK, Europe and Asia. In 1978 he joined the UK's then largest computer company where he spent six years, responsible for managing the sales and support of products to City of London based financial institutions.

In 1984 he was recruited by Reuters, the world's largest financial information provider, spending ten years in a variety of roles, latterly as Managing Director of the trading room support division.

He became an executive search consultant, founding his own practice in the City in 1994. Business specialisation included major multinational groups and start-ups across the full spectrum of management disciplines. After continuous business expansion, his company merged with Horton International, London in June 2004.

Background

Educated at St Andrews College in London, from where he went on to study Business at the North West Kent College of Technology. A management apprenticeship was then successfully completed with the Chubb Lock & Safe Company. He gained extensive experience in man management initially through holding a commission HM Forces and subsequently industry.

Current Specialisations

Key appointments across a range of industries and roles, with emphasis on leading edge technologies, information technology, engineering, mining, petroleum and financial services support industries.