Established in 2002, UK based executive talent search company – The Genius Reserve – has become an internationally recognised and reputable executive search firm of choice for large and small scale organizations. We have branches in South Africa, Morocco and our HQ is in the UK.
OUR DNA
The Genius Reserve is on the Preferred Supplier List of several Fortune 500 & FTSE 100 companies, and services a broad spectrum of sectors, including but not limited to:
Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement
Telecoms, Media
& Technology
Retail
Agriculture, Biotechnology & Chemicals
Oil & Energy
Banking & Financial Services
FMCG
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
NGO PF
Mining & Construction
Security & Facilities
The positions filled cover a broad spectrum of senior executive directors and managerial roles, in functions from Board level to specialist positions.
“Genius is one percent inspiration
and ninety nine percent perspiration“
– Thomas Edison
SERVICES
The Genius Reserve team offers a full spectrum of talent sourcing services aimed at meeting the unique resource needs and business aspirations of our clients, in both established and emerging markets.
Our solutions orientated approach takes the specific needs of our clients into account. We engage with high calibre candidates and go the extra mile to ensure that both the candidate and client are a sustainable and mutually beneficial fit.
We have a track record of making appointments which last and add value.
We take pride in partnering with our clients and candidates.
We are committed to performing with integrity and excellence in all areas of business practices.
Where job boards and social media fail, The Genius Reserve takes over!
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Executive Search is a consultative process where we identify, entice, interview and shortlist top talented individuals in specific markets and industries, in response to the particular resourcing needs of our clients. We follow a successful methodology and focused approach.
TALENT MAPPING
Our Talent Mapping solution enables our clients to gain important insight and a competitive edge within its industry and complements internal succession planning, talent benchmarking or new business development strategies by providing the likely availability of top calibre external talent.
It is the targeted identification and mapping of relevant candidates within identified businesses and industries with the right skills to fill both existing, newly created and key roles in your organisation. As Strategic Business Partners, The GeniusReserve helps Executive Boards and HR specialists in planning medium and long term talent acquisition strategies by:
Creating an external Talent pipeline/pool for future recruitment
Providing market and competitor intelligence: Identifies key players, game changers, unsung heroes, structures, reporting lines, roles and responsibilities
Showing potential candidates in the market: Provides information about academic background, experience, track record of success and skills
Promoting the Employer brand and Employee Value Proposition to enhance candidate’s desire to consider joining your organisation.
MEET THE TEAM
Pierre Fourie | Global Managing Director
Master’s degree in Psychology
Pierre started The Genius Reserve, an international Executive Search and Talent Mapping company, in 2002 in the United Kingdom which today serves as our headquarters. He has established The Genius Reserve Talent Search (Pty) Ltd, a BEE registered company in South Africa. He has previously worked in senior executive Human Resources roles in the Mining (Goldfields) & FMCG (SABMILLER & BAT). The Genius Reserve offers professional consulting services to many well known multinational blue chip clients in the FMCG, Banking, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Agriculture sectors. He has previously worked in senior executive Human Resources roles in the Mining (Goldfields) & FMCG (SABMILLER & BAT) sectors.
pierrefourie@geniusreserve.com | UK: +44 7876451777 – South Africa: +27 71 212 6944 | Linkedin
Kervel Du Toit | Senior Executive Search Director
B. Com Hons, Industrial Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Organisational Development
A commercially focused Senior HR Executive with a proven track record of working in an FTSE 10 company. Kervel has more than ten years’ experience in human resources at senior director level. A solid reputation for establishing HR practices in developing markets across Africa, the Middle East, Caucasus and Turkey. An Executive Search Consultant on behalf of blue chip multinational companies, with real understanding of the complex African resourcing market.
kerveldutoit@geniusreserve.com | 44 1784 439 931 | LinkedIn
Peter Cseres | Talent Acquisition and Coaching Partner
Peter Cseres is a passionate professional and people leader who is customer-oriented and focused on business results. He has been behind many successful blue-chip organization development and talent upgrade projects over the last 25 years. He has a proven track record of recruiting top talent for critical positions, building teams, functions and leading projects of hiring, which required his global experience.
Peter leverages his broad base of leadership skills to translate business strategies into talent solutions and people development. He is skilled in delivering smart Organisational Design, Executive Search, Change Management, Coaching & Mentoring that supports sustained organizational growth.
petercseres@geniusreserve.com | +41 78 688 2057 | Linkedin
Ilana Steenkamp | Senior Executive Search Consultant EMEA Region and Australasia
Ilana is a highly experienced professional in the executive search industry. She was born in South Africa and moved to the UK in the 90s. 16 years ago, Ilana joined Genius Reserve in the UK office and quickly became a vital team member. She now oversees operations across Australasia after taking on the responsibility of running the office in Australia. With experience living in 3 countries, Ilana understands different cultures and migration challenges. Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to project delivery have earned her respect as an indispensable team player within the organization. As an Executive Search Consultant, she plays a vital role in the Genius Reserve business model, bringing extensive expertise in research and mapping functions. Ilana’s deep passion for the executive search industry, global professional networking, and relationship building sets her apart. Her exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are invaluable in her interactions with clients, candidates, and service providers. She specializes in the FMCG, Mining & Energy, and Engineering Industries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Australia. Additionally, she is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Flemish, with a basic understanding of German, Spanish, and Dutch. Ilana enjoys the outdoors, overlanding, and traveling across Australia with her family.
ilana@geniusreserve.com| +61 473 534 110 | Linkedin
Justice Tootla | Business Development Director
Justice is an accomplished Senior Executive with 20 years experience in various industries including Telecommunications, Oil & Gas,
Manufacturing, Defense and Security.
Having spent 12 years as Chief Executive Officer and leading successful teams, Justice understands organizational needs and works with Senior Leadership to identify and deploy talented candidates.
Justice is familiar with the African market with experience in Europe and the Middle East.
justicetootla@geniusreserve.com | Office Direct: +27 11 803 0320 | Mobile: +27 83 638 9999 | LinkedIn
Marie Araman
Masters Degree in Marketing & International Relations
Marie is fluent in French, English and Spanish and speaks basic German, Arabic and Chinese. She has lived and worked in France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, China and Morocco. She is a specialist researcher and has experience in the FMCG, Telecoms, Agriculture, Chemical, Pharmaceuticaland the Oil & Gas sectors. Marie is also in addition to her research responsibilities, accountable for business development in the above sectors.
mariearaman@geniusreserve.com | +44 (0)1784 439934 | Linkedin
CONTACT US
If you want to speak to us directly please see our contact details below.
Pierre Fourie
Managing Director
01 Meadlake Place
Egham
Surrey
TW20 8HE
United Kingdom
Mobile: UK +44 787 645 1777
SA +27 71 212 6944
Pierre Fourie
Managing Director
5 Wessel Road
South West Block
Edenburg (Rivonia)
Sandton 2128
South Africa
Mobile: UK +44 787 645 1777
SA +27 71 212 6944
Ilana Steenkamp
Senior Executive Search Consultant EMEA Region and Australasia
Melbourne
Victoria
Australia
Mobile: +61 473 534 110
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