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Our Team

People are the key to success

Delivering an expert service with a personal touch

Our experienced team members are seasoned experts in finance, tech and executive recruitment sectors, adding value to every step of your recruitment process. Each client and candidate is assigned a dedicated account manager providing a single point of contact to ensure clear and effective communication.

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Our Leadership

Matt Hyde

Director

Specialising in the permanent and contract market, Matt is widely respected for his conscientious and honest approach to partnering with clients and candidates.

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Emma Peterson

Director

With 20+ years experience in financial recruitment Emma is renowned for her resolute professionalism, warm and personable style and outstanding delivery rate.

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Ché Hookings

Group CEO

Ché is committed to driving out poor practice from the recruitment industry and tackles this with a hands-on, straight-talking manner and  infectious enthusiasm.

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Matt Hyde

Director

Specialising in the permanent and contract market, Matt is widely respected for his conscientious and honest approach to partnering with clients and candidates.

Matt has over 20 years’ experience in recruiting and is also the Managing Director & Founder of Finance Awards Wales – designed to recognise, attract and celebrate talented finance professionals. Matt’s commitment to going the extra mile has earned him an unrivalled reputation in the marketplace as a highly ethical recruitment heavyweight whose friendly and professional approach is appreciated by clients and candidates at every level.

Emma Peterson

Director

With 20+ years experience in financial recruitment Emma is renowned for her resolute professionalism, warm and personable style and outstanding delivery rate.

Emma has an exceptional reputation within finance recruitment, with extensive experience partnering with both large corporates and SMEs. Emma is passionate about building lasting relationship with clients and candidates alike and commits time to understanding client company culture, even when not recruiting, to ensure she is well informed whenever a vacancy should arise. Emma has been responsible for recruiting entire finance teams as well as highly skilled board level and C-suite positions.

Ché Hookings

Group CEO

Ché is committed to driving out poor practice from the recruitment industry and tackles this with a hands-on, straight-talking manner and  infectious enthusiasm.

Ché’s mission is to transform the way recruitment services are delivered and perceived, with Recruit 121 being an exemplar of the high standards every agency should operate by. As such, the Recruit 121 team has expert sector knowledge and offers a highly interactive, personal service. Ché’s zest for life is mirrored in the positive and creative working culture he has inspired through leadership that centres around a firm belief that fairness and respect is deserved by all. Che stringently employs values that support these principles throughout his professional and personal life and enjoys working with highly principled, creative thinkers who have a good sense of humour.