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Our Key People

Denholm's strength in marketing, sales and creative recruitment undoubtedly comes from the quality and stability of our team. Our unrivalled local market knowledge built up over many years, as well as our innovative approach to advertising and research enables us to reach candidates across the UK and globally. All of our consultants work on both contingency and retained recruitment and search assignments, and have achieved unparalleled success in Scottish Marketing recruitment for permanent, contract, temporary or freelance positions.

Our vision is clear; we aim to retain our number one spot by continuing to work the same way as we always have. Meeting face to face with our candidates. Seeing eye to eye with our clients. For clients and candidates alike, it boils down to one short, succinct proposition - we get results.

John Denholm

John Denholm

Job Role: Managing Director

After graduating from St Andrews University, John Denholm started his career in Marketing at Boots and then Scottish & Newcastle. In 1984 he founded the Leith Agency, which grew to…

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Nicki Denholm

Nicki Denholm

Job Role: Director

Nicki established Denholm in 2002 having built a hugely successful career in marketing recruitment over the last 16 years. She is widely respected in the industry and with an unrivalled…

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Marisa Carroll

Marisa Carroll

Job Role: Deputy Managing Director

Marisa has a wealth of marketing recruitment experience, and alongside Nicki, helped establish Denholm in 2002. Marisa has developed an enviable network of contacts and unrivalled knowledge of the Scottish/UK…

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Douglas Cross

Douglas Cross

Job Role: Consultant

With over 11 years experience in recruitment and resourcing for the FMCG and manufacturing industries, Douglas has built an excellent record of long term business relationships with clients and candidates…

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Andrew Vipond

Andrew Vipond

Job Role: Consultant

Andrew took his first steps into recruitment following a successful career in sales and marketing. His background is in media, and he has a particular interest in digital marketing and…

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David Young

David Young

Job Role: Consultant

David began his career as a professional musician, serving almost 7 years in the Royal Marines Band Service. He then moved into arts marketing, and has spent the last 12…

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