Success stories
Months of silence. Then, the call.
Ten leaders who almost gave up — in their own words.
“After fourteen months of rejections I honestly began to think my career was over. Rowland rebuilt my CV, reached people I couldn't reach, and within ten weeks I had two offers. I am now COO of a regional logistics group.”
Adebayo Okonkwo
Chief Operating Officer · Logistics
Searched 14 months before Rowland
“I was overlooked again and again for being ‘too senior’. Rowland Executive Consultant repositioned my experience as an asset. Their reverse recruitment approach landed me a director role I never saw advertised.”
Margaret Ellison
Director of Finance · Banking
Searched 9 months before Rowland
“Eleven months, over two hundred applications, and nothing. One conversation with Rowland changed my whole strategy. Six weeks later I accepted a Head of Technology position with a 30% higher package.”
Rajesh Menon
Head of Technology · Technology
Searched 11 months before Rowland
“Moving from clinical work into leadership felt impossible. The coaching gave me back my confidence, and their introductions led to my appointment as Medical Director. I am deeply grateful.”
Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi
Hospital Medical Director · Healthcare
Searched 8 months before Rowland
“After my company restructured, I spent a year searching alone. Rowland's team treated my search like it was their own. I'm now VP of Commercial Operations at an energy firm, and I didn't have to beg for interviews.”
Carlos Mendoza
VP, Commercial Operations · Energy
Searched 12 months before Rowland
“Ironically, as an HR leader, I couldn't sell myself. Rowland did. My new LinkedIn brought headhunters to me, and I joined the executive team of a multinational as Chief People Officer.”
Grace Lin
Chief People Officer · Human Resources
Searched 7 months before Rowland
“Eighteen months out of work at 57. Many said the market had moved on without me. Rowland believed otherwise and proved it. I'm now Managing Director of a manufacturing business. Truly life-changing.”
Thomas Whitfield
Managing Director · Manufacturing
Searched 18 months before Rowland
“I had interviews but never offers. Their interview coaching and negotiation preparation were exceptional. I secured my General Counsel role and negotiated far beyond what I would have asked for.”
Leila Haddad
General Counsel · Legal
Searched 10 months before Rowland
“After relocating, nobody knew my name. Rowland Executive Consultant opened doors in a completely new market. Within three months I was leading sales across West Africa for a telecom group.”
Kwame Asante
Regional Sales Director · Telecoms
Searched 13 months before Rowland
“Returning after a career break, I felt invisible. They helped me tell my story with pride, not apology. I'm now Director of Education for an international schools network. Thank you, Rowland.”
Sophie Laurent
Director of Education · Education
Searched 9 months before Rowland
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