Gordon Conolly Testimonials

"Gordon Conolly and QMS began work at B of A helping me with a key corporate finance placement in 2004 and successfully followed this up with several additional senior placements across a number of our businesses. Gordon is professional and reliable .He differentiates through his long banking and line HR experience. His advice and judgement on candidates to us, has consistently reflected this.”
Tom Pascerella
Managing Director and Country Executive Officer, Bank of America Australia, March 2008

"Gordon Conolly while providing a professional service added a personal touch in all of our dealings. I believe it is this approach which sets Quadrant Management Solutions apart from the other recruiters I have dealt with in the past. Gordon throughout the process worked with me providing sound advice, which I believe was a critical factor in securing the role with a reputable bank."
Luke Stephens
Analyst Royal Bank of Scotland February 2008

“As a result of my details being referred to Gordon Conolly by an associate, I was successfully placed into a role that met my wish to expand into a different area of corporate finance. Unlike your typical recruitment firm, Gordon’s emphasis was on providing personal career advice, rather than acting as a headhunter who simply wanted to place a candidate. His commitment to ensuring that my career goals were achieved; constant communication throughout the process; and continuous feedback resulted in me receiving a very high level of professional and personal service.”
Mark Chan
Associate, GE Commercial Finance, December 2007

“Gordon Conolly is different to other recruitment consultants as he goes the extra yard or two in getting to know a candidate very well to ensure that there is a good fit between the candidate and the prospective employer. As such he has the advantage of gaining more insight as to the attributes of a candidate than perhaps the candidate himself realises."
Dori Meta
Regional Credit Manager Southern Division NSW Portfolio Enhancement Bankwest November 2007

“Gordon Conolly helped me launch my dream career in investment banking. He stands out from other recruitment agents by his genuine interests in looking into the real person, the quality and potential fit of candidates for his clients. What I appreciate most is his openness and valuable advice from his vast experienced background that I believe will help and benefit anyone in searching for a career move.

It has been my honour to meet and learn from Gordon after meeting numerous other agents, large but often over occupied with cases. And I sincerely appreciate his help and support in bridging my career.”
Crystal Zhou
Analyst Calyon Investment Bank February 2007

“Gordon Conolly at QMS was referred to me by another banking industry contact to assist me in my career choices. I was very impressed that he wanted to get to know me as a person and understand where I wanted to go, not where he could sell me. His approach is extremely professional. What I liked about the service is that I was not another number to mass marketed, he truly looks for the right opportunity for you. He works with you, is diligent and he particularly differentiates in an over supplied market through the quality of both his consulting and his banking experience and network.”
Kent Bird
Associate Director Calyon Corporate and Investment Bank November 2006

“Gordon Conolly helped me get into a trading role. I very much appreciated the constant feedback and support he gave. Gordon impressed me with his professional attitude and his personal approach to our dealings. He certainly does put into practice his vision statement, i.e. ‘personal touch and best advice' but even more importantly, he got me the opportunity to interview for the job I wanted and quickly.”
Grant Palmer
Bank of America October 2006

"Gordon Conolly was instrumental in my placement at CBA. I found his approach professional and appropriate to my circumstances. He provided valuable personal advice, encouragement and above all the right opportunity to help me achieve a successful career outcome."
Scott Gruber
Sales Manager Receivables Finance NSW CBA August 2006

”Gordon Conolly generally took a personal interest in my welfare and career which differentiates Quadrant Management Solutions from other large recruiters. Gordon was extremely helpful and reliable in gaining employment for me in an area of investment banking that was specifically suited to what I was seeking."
Andrew Wheeler
Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst, Calyon Corporate and Investment Bank,
February 2006

"Gordon Conolly was materially helpful in advising me on my next career move and provided wise counsel on my resume, targets and arranging critical interviews. He brings his wide financial sector business experience to his consulting and I have no hesitation recommending his services -he does bring a personal touch and does offer excellent advice".
Greg McFarlane
Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships Deposits & Transactional Services Bank West October 2005

"Gordon Conolly was contracted to work with myself and other line Directors in 2002 and 2003/03. Amongst a range of contributions, he recommended our performance based salary and bonus arrangements for the line directors. I am happy to say 3 years after their introduction, that they have materially removed potential sources of conflict, whilst providing sensible bottom line motivation and challenge and enabling good recognition. The combination of qualitative and quantitative criteria for assessment has been key.

With the benefit of three years experience testing of Gordon's model we can certainly see the upside on a personal and business return perspective and recommend Gordon's input on such matters".
Andrew Matler
CEO Independent Systems Integrators PTY Ltd (ISI) October 2005



"Gordon Conolly met me shortly after my arrival in Australia. He gave me good career advice and maintained my resume on his confidential database. He later proactively contacted me about an opportunity at JPMorgan, which I subsequently accepted. I therefore feel Gordon operates very professionally and acts out his vision of providing good advice to both his candidate clients as well as the companies he acts for".
Meetu Singh
Assistant Vice President Treasury Solutions JPMorgan Australia September 2005

"QMS has been extremely helpful in referring my Corporate Governance and Company Secretary professional services. This recently culminated in my contract to assist the Rawson Resources IPO and subsequent successful listing on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

I am happy to commend QMS for its professionalism, its fair approach to executive contract arrangement and Gordon Conolly's personal touch with his consulting".
Ian Morgan
Principal IHM Corporate Services, October 2005

"Gordon Conolly and I worked closely together throughout the 1990’s. As Chase Manhattan Australia’s Head of HR he made a special contribution to building the Chase business, particularly in the areas of key staff retention and culture.

Since establishing his recruiting practice Gordon has brought the same passion, speed of service and professionalism to his successful work with us on a variety of assignments at Bank of America."
Paul Bartlett
Managing Director & Country Executive Officer, Bank of America, 2004 -2008

"Gordon acted as a facilitator for our Directors Business Strategy Review. His contribution helped us to efficiently discuss and resolve some key issues. We would commend his service and look forward to using him again".
Peter Gell
Senior Partner, Gells Lawyers, January 2005

"Gordon gave me a combination of wise counsel and practical support in my search for the right career move. Yes, he is an experienced and skilled HR consultant, but most importantly he seeks to understand the person. He ensures his advice achieves the right career result for the people he deals with and thereby provides great benefit to his company clients. I can certainly commend his services."
Dermot Stranix
Bank of America, March 2005

“QMS did excellent work for us. Not only did they get a good result quickly, but they kept us fully informed - we appreciate their professionalism and their straight advice.”
Mr Matthew Gardiner
Staff Partner, HLB Mann Judd Chartered Accountants, August 2004

“The work QMS have done on this senior HR assignment is first rate. The professionalism of your profiling, short listing judgement and speedy follow through exceeds that I have experienced with my local suppliers. I am very happy with the outcome.”
Fred Van Bree
Vice President, Head of Global Human Resources, Leica Microsystems, June 2004

“We used Gordon Conolly to assist with a challenging senior placement. He was able to very quickly produce the right candidate with valuable additional consultant commentary, professional candidate liaison and reference checking-It is a pleasure to deal with Gordon and his team."
Scott Copeland
Vice President Futures and Options, JP Morgan February 2004

“QMS’s involvement with workshop facilitation and executive coaching this year has tangibly added to our ability to progress our commercial agenda. We look forward to more involvement from Gordon in the near future."
David Young
General Manager, Boral NSW Country Concrete and Quarries, July 2003

"Gordon has a quality driven approach. He is pragmatic and gets straight to the issues by discussion and resolution. He shows perception and insight into behavioural and management issues as well as personnel capabilities. His robust style is committed to your goals, ensuring his vast experience delivers measurable outcomes".
Mr John Leece
Senior Partner, Borough Mazars Accounting Practice, August 2003

“I found the two hour investment in the Dalcross models worthwhile. I particularly valued the video play back and Gordon's constructive feed back”.
Shane Chadwick
Partner, Borough Mazars Chartered Accountants, August 2003

"Gordon was my Head of Human Resources throughout the 1990's at Chase. His Department was one of the pillars around which we build our HR practice and culture. I believe this was one of the key factors contributing to our success in creating our franchise in Australia".
Scott Reid
Senior Country Officer, Chase Manhattan Bank, Australia, 1992 - 2002

"Gordon Conolly is one of the leading HR practitioners in Australia The work he did establishing Chase Manhattan Banks' Enterprise Agreement in 1994 and again in 1997, directly with staff, is in my opinion an unique example of close and successful cooperation between management and staff on key employee relations matters".
Mr Ian Douglas,
QC, Senior Member of the Victorian Bar, September 2000

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