EP279: Alistair Collier, Founder of the Altech Group - Why running a regional recruitment business should be your strategy!

Welcome Alistair Collier, founder of The Altech Group, a technology change and transformation recruitment business launched in December 2023. Over 15 years of experience leading recruitment firms, Alistair shares what inspired him to strike out on his own and build a business rooted in purpose and community.

Alistair discusses his strategic focus on regional tech markets, emphasising the untapped potential in local recruitment ecosystems. He believes in leading with emotional purpose, cultivating a mature, values driven company culture before scaling. Topics like EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and employee well being are central to his vision.

The conversation also delves into Alistair’s hiring philosophy, where financial prudence and team dynamics outweigh short term revenue gains. He candidly critiques past industry trends that favored profit over people and highlights his commitment to doing things differently.

Beyond recruitment, Alistair is passionate about community building, particularly in Manchesters change and transformation scene, and the broader Lancashire digital space. Lysha and Alistair explore the role of authentic networking and the value of genuine engagement over transactional relationships.

The episode wraps up with a discussion on authenticity in leadership, staying grounded in the realities of the market and how trust, values and meaningful connections define long term success in the recruitment world.

Connect with Alistair here- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistaircollier/

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