Find a consultant Ryan OlverAssociate PartnerSouth Africa +27 76 224 8629 Driving executive search success across South Africa and Africa, Ryan Olver connects top finance talent with leading firms. Based in Johannesburg, he brings a decade of expertise to Page Executive. With a dynamic career in recruitment spanning over a decade, Ryan Olver’s passion for driving growth within corporate environments has led him to Page Executive as Associate Partner for the South African and African business.His core competencies lie in excelling at communication and relationship-building, which have been instrumental in achieving key milestones throughout his career. He has also represented his organisations as a keynote speaker at major industry events. His mission is to contribute meaningfully to his team’s objectives, aligning with the company’s values and culture while bringing diverse perspectives to the table.Since joining Michael Page and Page Executive, his focus has been on maximising opportunities in the South African and African markets. This has enabled him to build strong and meaningful connections with both clients and candidates throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.His previous tenure at competitor firms honed his expertise across the African, Middle East, and Australian markets, where he successfully fulfilled and exceeded billing targets, led a top-performing team, and consistently placed retained searches. His commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in competitive environments continue to define his success.IndustryIndustryConsumerPrivate EquityFunctionFunctionBoard LevelEngineering & ManufacturingHuman ResourcesOperational & General ManagementProcurement & Supply ChainTrack RecordCountry Manager – Transport and Logistics CompanyHead of Retail – Hospitality companyCommercial Pilots – Hospitality industryHead of Operations – Hospitality companyHead of Logistics and Manufacturing – Retail companyCFO – FMCG companyHead of Finance – Hospitality companyHead of Logistics – Shipping companyCEO – Pharmaceutical companyHead of Operations – FMCG companyHead of Manufacturing – FMCG companyHR Director – FMCG companyCEO – Manufacturing companyHead of Finance – Aviation companyHead of Production – Pharmaceutical companyMore Principals and Partners in Africa Julien Raze Managing Partner South Africa, Sub Sahara AfricaConsumerFinancial ServicesJulien oversees the Africa business for Page Executive. 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Senior Director, Global FMCG Company, MEA I had the privilege of collaborating with Ryan during a critical resource search for one of my portfolio companies. Ryan's exceptional attention to detail, along with his adeptness in managing both my expectations and the candidates, played a pivotal role in successfully filling the roles we needed. Our initial collaboration quickly blossomed into a strong professional relationship, making Ryan the go-to person for all talent searches within the portfolio company. I highly recommend Ryan for his outstanding recruitment skills and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Senior Associate, Private Equity Company, MEA Working with Ryan was a pleasure, particularly when we had to fill a senior role at lightning speed! He is excellent at anticipating requirements and tailoring CVs, making the evaluation process much easier. His ability to coordinate, organise, and respond promptly is exactly what one would expect from a consultant! It has been a real pleasure working with him, and I can confidently say he is the go-to person for any recruitment needs at short notice! Senior Director, Global FMCG Company, MEA I have known Ryan for over three years, and he assisted with a management placement for my company. Ryan's service in every respect has been exceptional, and he is the number one placement professional I can personally recommend. He genuinely has your best interests at heart and only suggests candidates who are a great potential fit. Ryan, thanks for being awesome—I know you will continue to deliver for all your clients! CEO, Sales Company, MEA
