Rob Bales

Partner
UK

Rob is a Partner at Page Executive, specialising in board-level leadership roles within the Industrial & Manufacturing practice, with a focus on industrial manufacturing, packaging and the alternative energy sectors. He recruits for leadership positions, including, Managing Director, Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and Technical - Directors / Vice Presidents. 

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Rob is a Partner for Page Executive based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Working in the Industrial & Manufacturing practice at Page Executive, he recruits Interim and Permanent executive and non-executive directors.

After graduating with a BSc. in Business Management Rob completed an industry sponsored PhD. in Supply Chain Management within the aerospace materials sector. He joined Michael Page in 2004 where he has been able to use his passion and subject matter knowledge to help build and lead a successful national Procurement and Supply Chain business. From 2018 he led the technical teams in Birmingham, including: Engineering & Manufacturing, Procurement & Supply Chain, Logistics & Distribution and Property & Facilities Management. During the last 16 years he has grown, developed and run high performing specialist recruitment teams whilst maintaining subject matter expertise, managing and recruiting technical leadership and senior management roles within the industrial manufacturing and service sectors.

In 2020 Rob joined the Industry and Manufacturing Practice of Page Executive, focusing on the recruitment of Director and C-Level positions including, executive and non-executive roles within general, commercial and operations management. He is also responsible for developing our expertise within the growing packaging sector.

Industry

Industry

  • Industrial
  • Energy & Natural Resources

Function

Function

  • Board Level
  • Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Operational & General Management
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Sales
  • Marketing & Communications

Track Record

  • Managing Director - Alternative Energy
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Alternative Energy
  • Chief Engineer - Alternative Energy
  • Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director - Global First Tier Automotive 
  • Supply Chain Excellence Director - Automotive Aftermarket (Interim and Permanent Solutions)
  • Dealer Development Director - Off Highway Automotive
  • Divisional Director - Off Highway Automotive
  • UK Sales Director - Off Highway Automotive
  • Divisional Managing Director - Packaging
  • Commercial Director - Packaging
  • Operations Director - Packaging

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Testimonials

I am writing to let you know that I would unreservedly recommend Rob Bales and his team at Page Executive for their outstanding recruitment services. My organisation needed a qualified individual to fill a significant role requiring a unique blend of skills and experience. Page Executive demonstrated a profound understanding of our requirements from the outset. They devoted time to meticulously understanding our job brief and exhibited a remarkable ability to match it with candidates possessing the necessary qualifications and character. The role demanded a robust leader with B2B sales experience, broader business acumen in omnichannel sales and marketing and eCommerce, and a well-rounded background in purchasing and procurement. Moreover, we sought a candidate with a growth-oriented mindset, a proven track record of achieving strategic and ambitious sales targets, and the capability to run a business unit effectively. Character-wise, the necessity for understanding the intricacies of navigating a global corporate environment while leading a country team working for a country Managing Director. The candidate, Chris, forwarded by Page Executive and later hired was very well briefed on the expectations of the role, including the prospective career growth opportunities contingent upon success. One year into the role, Chris has not only met all outlined expectations but has exceeded many, substantiating the calibre of candidates Page Executive provides. The success of Chris’s hire underscores Page Executive’s diligence, keen eye for matching candidates to role requirements, and their comprehensive approach to briefing candidates on job expectations. I am hugely satisfied with their services and would not hesitate to engage them for future recruitment needs. I am confident that Rob and his team at Page Executive team will continue to provide unparalleled recruitment services to any organisation in need.
Nick Thompson, Managing Director,

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