25 YEARS OF DE LACY EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT Welcome to our 25 years digital book, created to celebrate a milestone that few businesses especially in recruitment ever reach: 25 years in business. To put that into perspective: fewer than 40% of UK businesses survive beyond five years, and only 16% of recruitment agencies have lasted more than 15. A sobering reality that makes us appreciate that reaching 25 years is not just rare, it’s remarkable. De Lacy Executive began as a one-man band, born out of frustration when our founder couldn’t find the right people for his livestock sales team. Fast forward a quarter of a century, and we’re now part of a global agribusiness group, proudly maintaining our independence while benefiting from international reach and support. Our early days were humble: think cramped rooms, ornament tables doubling as desks, mice in the ceiling, fly infestations, and even an outside loo! But what we lacked in polish, we made up for in grit, humour, and an unwavering belief in the importance of getting the right people into the right roles. When I joined 15 years ago, I couldn’t have predicted the depth of commitment and knowledge needed to progress - it’s what’s defined this journey. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with our founder, John Davies, whose integrity continues to shape our values. Since joining Farm.com in 2017, we’ve stayed true to our roots while embracing the global stage. Over the years, we’ve: • H elped thousands of people find their path in agriculture • G rown a team of passionate, talented professionals who bring heart and humour to everything they do • H osted countless events, stood in thousands of fields, visited countless clients, estates, vineyards and even met the odd celebrity along the way! • R aised money for a number of charities together, shared some very special times with axe throwing even involved and some truly unforgettable Secret Santa exchanges! It would be remiss not to acknowledge that the business has faced its fair share of challenges. We’ve had losses and frustrations along the way, many of which we’ve reflected on and learnt from to continuously improve our process. We’ve not been perfect, but we’ve improved, and that’s the real strength of an established business: experience. For us, growth isn’t about chasing easy vanity metrics like headcount. It’s about expanding our expertise without compromising who we are, and setting the standard for how recruitment should be done. A message from our MD COVER PHOTO: Roisa – stock.adobe.com
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