David Rees
About David Rees
David Rees is a Client Delivery Manager at Gattaca, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors, including procurement, HR, finance, and IT, and has held several leadership roles in recruitment firms over the years.
Work at Gattaca
David Rees has been serving as Client Delivery Manager at Gattaca since 2019. In this role, he manages recruitment for a significant UK defence client account, focusing on long-term interim positions across various sectors. His responsibilities include overseeing recruitment in specialized areas such as systems design, structures, power, and commissioning. Rees has contributed to the company's growth by ensuring the successful placement of candidates in critical roles.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Gattaca, David Rees held several key positions in recruitment. He worked as an Internal Recruiter at Blueprint Recruitment Solutions from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as Director of the Maritime Division at Faststream Recruitment Group for nine months in 2013. Additionally, he was a Divisional Director for the Process and Water Division at Matchtech Group from 2002 to 2008 and later as HR & Training Director from 2008 to 2012.
Background in Retail Management
David Rees began his career in retail management, working as an Assistant Store Manager at B&Q from 1988 to 1991. This experience provided him with foundational skills in management and customer service, which he later applied in his recruitment and client delivery roles.
Education and Expertise
David Rees studied Applied Sociology at the University of Leicester, where he earned a BSc from 1985 to 1988. His educational background supports his expertise in understanding organizational behavior and recruitment processes, particularly in professional services sectors including procurement, HR, finance, and IT.