Welcome to Talisman Executive

Where passion is an inseparable part of our DNA

Truly great businesses are those that have a genuine passion for what they do. It’s part of their DNA, and it’s what keeps you coming back time-after-time. That feeling, that knowledge, that certainty, that everything they do for you, from the mundane to the complex, is infused with passion and mixed with unwavering professionalism. This is the way it is at Talisman Executive. Passion is an inseparable part of our DNA.

Over the last 10 years, we have developed our business to meet and anticipate the ever changing needs of everyone we work with. Our extensive investment in our people, our technology and our approach, allows us to say, without being boastful or arrogant, that we truly offer you the best service and value in our chosen sectors.

We’re not, though, resting on our laurels. As well as continuously upgrading and adding to our technology, we’re always looking to improve the quality of our work, and to extend the knowledge we offer you.

Richard Taylor-Edwards
Chairman

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Alistair Smith - Nuclear Development Director at Costain What’s your proudest career moment? In 2007, after five years of lobbying, I was proud to be part of the team that convinced the government to change its policy in relation to the building of nuclear power stations. Who has been your most...

Rachel Ridgell, Group HR & Organisational Development Director, Gardner Group Ltd What’s your proudest career moment? Being appointed in my latest role, as Group HR & Organisational Development Director at Gardner Group is my proudest achievement so far, especially as I set myself a...

If the UK is to emerge from the economic downturn in a strong enough position to once again compete on the global stage, then there is simply no room to debate the need to invest in vital infrastructure. It has been said that overly restrictive planning laws have, in the past, delayed and even...

A survey conducted on behalf of the CBI, revealed 58% of British businesses rank Britain’s infrastructure below that of other EU countries. This perhaps isn’t surprising. It is however concerning and raises the question of what needs to be done to make Britain’s infrastructure not just fit for...

Collaboration between academics and private sector organisations isn’t a new idea. However, the economic downturn of the last three years combined with a shift in government, and on-going changes to university funding models, have given the concept a renewed relevance. Even back in 2003, when the...

The news last year that BAE Systems is shedding 3,000 jobs from its Lancashire and Yorkshire operations was clearly devastating to the workers involved, suppliers, regional economy and a blow to our confidence that the UK can attack the global recession through productivity and commerce. Many of...

In response to continuing growth within the Transport sector Talisman Executive has strengthened its consulting team by appointing Neil Chandar who has extensive experience and boasts an enviable contacts book of high calibre clients and candidates. Neil joins Talisman after heading up a specialist...

Nearly one year on from the Arab Spring we take a look at how the oil and gas sector is responding to major political and social change within the Middle Eastern region. Talisman Executive Chief Executive reports. “Most private sector oil and gas companies have been treading water whilst they...

The notion of energy shortages is something associated with 1970’s UK when power blackouts were common place and boiling a kettle on the open fire was often the norm. However, there is a very real and looming ‘energy gap’ in the UK today with predictions pointing towards us not being able to meet...

Many of the senior executives we speak to often ask us for advice around the best career route to a Non-Executive Directorship. With increased commentary around the role of the Big Society and an explosion in social enterprises the third sector is turning to the private sector to recruit NED’s to...

In response to continuing growth within the Oil & Gas sector and the Transport sector Talisman has strengthened its consulting team by appointing Phil Battle. In response to continuing growth within the Oil & Gas sector and the Transport sector Talisman has strengthened its consulting team...

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