Graham Whelan is the best recruiter I ever met in 40 years, and one of the nicest human beings ever to walk on God’s green earth.

We met in London in the early 80s, he was my boss at Accountancy Placements in the mid-’80s, and we started Recruitment Solutions together in the late 80s – and we had the most magnificent recruiting adventures for 15 years.

A man of values, empathy and passion, he must have filled a thousand jobs. And he did it with professionalism, integrity and care for every person in the process.

Perhaps even more impactful is the fact he encouraged, helped, mentored and supported thousands of people. Clients, candidates and colleagues. Years ago I wrote this tribute to him and it is all true

A month ago, he called me to say he is retiring after 45 years on the recruiting tools. What magnificent timing my old friend 🙂

Graham is everything great about what we do. He is the antithesis of the negatives that get tossed around about ‘recruiters’. He is kind, sincere and selfless.

I will not let the current situation bury the recognition he deserves. He is, without doubt, the best recruiter I ever met and an outstanding human being to boot.

To my mate Wheels, I salute you and I bet thousands of others you have collaborated with do too.

So select the reds, chose the restaurant, because after this is over, we celebrate your magnificent contribution in the style it deserves.

We are going through recruiting hell right now, but lets not forget our heroes who make us proud of what we do. It’s a ray of hope for us all

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