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Hi, I’m LEE

Those experiences reshaped my definition of success.

Corporate leadership, entrepreneurship and adversity taught me that sustainable performance comes from clarity, ownership and trust, not control or ego. It comes from leaders who can think, decide and develop people when conditions are uncertain.

Today, I bring that perspective into a new leadership chapter in recruitment, alongside coaching and advisory work focused on leadership, decision-making and performance. My work is grounded in experience, shaped by responsibility and results, and guided by a practical, people-first approach to leadership.

My journey proves that transformation is built, not gifted.

I arrived in Switzerland in 2002 without higher education, without language fluency, and without a safety net. I entered recruitment at the ground level and worked my way through every layer of the industry, learning what performance really requires when the pressure is real.

Over time, I progressed into senior leadership roles within global recruitment organisations and later founded and scaled my own recruitment business in a market that barely existed. I led through growth, downturns, Covid, and some of the toughest years the industry has faced.

I LOVE  to  MAKE AN IMPACT

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  • Jacopo Butti

    A life-changing career decision made with care

    Lee helped me make a life-changing decision by truly understanding my goals and never pushing me to accept an offer.

    Jacopo Butti

  • Zsuzsa Keskeny

    A recruitment advisor you can genuinely trust

    Lee is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced, and approachable recruitment consultants I have met.

    Zsuzsa Keskeny

  • Peter Knowles

    A Managing Director hire done right

    Lee shaped the brief, set expectations, and delivered a high-calibre shortlist that led us to hire our preferred candidate.

    Peter Knowles

  • Susann Zumstein

    From brief to successful hire in ten days

    After some very targeted questions, we received great CVs and hired our new colleague within ten days.

    Susann Zumstein

  • Alex Popa

    World-class support for critical career decisions

    Working with Lee feels like being supported by a world-class consultant who genuinely cares about your next career move.

    Alex Popa

  • Dijana Merkenidis-Milenković

    More than recruitment a true career partnership

    Lee goes beyond the conventional recruiter role and shows a genuine commitment to finding the right fit.

    Dijana Merkenidis-Milenković

  • Régis Coles

    Leadership that delivers through change

    Lee’s commercial acumen and coaching approach were essential during a very challenging transformation period.

    Régis Coles

  • Aster Liniger

    Calm decisive leadership in complex situations

    Lee naturally handles the toughest situations and always finds efficient and effective solutions.

    Aster Liniger

  • Hao Quach

    A leader who truly cares about people

    Lee is one of the most professional leaders in recruitment and genuinely cares about his team and colleagues.

    Hao Quach

  • Charlotte De Keersmaecker

    FREEDOM TO GROW WITH GUIDANCE THAT INSPIRES

    Lee gave me the freedom to develop my own recruitment style while continuously challenging and supporting me with his knowledge and positive mindset.

    Charlotte De Keersmaecker

  • Luis Granato

    Deep Swiss market expertise you can rely on

    Lee is a reliable professional with deep understanding of the Swiss market and a real passion for the industry.

    Luis Granato

  • Karolina Amstutz

    Insightful recruitment backed by real market knowledge

    Professional, friendly, and highly insightful. Lee’s market knowledge is second to none.

    Karolina Amstutz

  • Christian Hofstetter

    Professional prepared and exceptionally well connected

    Lee is professional, reliable, well connected, and always very well prepared.

    Christian Hofstetter

  • Jana van Zyl

    Empathetic matching that leads to the right opportunity

    Lee is knowledgeable, discreet, empathetic, and was able to match me quickly with a wonderful opportunity.

    Jana van Zyl

  • Mark Dowsett

    Straight-talk advice that actually moves careers forward

    Lee listens, gives transparent advice, and makes things happen.

    Mark Dowsett

  • Peter Pankaczi

    STRONG LEADERSHIP THAT TURNS POTENTIAL INTO RESULTS

    Lee combines excellent leadership and organisation with the ability to motivate people and improve processes that help individuals reach their goals.

    Peter Pankaczi

  • Patrycja Budrewicz

    Expert guidance for navigating the Swiss HR market

    Lee perfectly understands the Swiss HR market and provided professional guidance throughout my journey.

    Patrycja Budrewicz

  • Alexander Blumenthal

    UNMATCHED PROFESSIONALISM AND PRECISION

    Lee responded instantly explained every option in great detail and handled communication with exceptional clarity from start to finish.

    Alexander Blumenthal

  • Kaja Tarnowska

    GREAT BOSS WHO IS ALSO A COACH AND MENTOR

    Lee combines strong leadership and communication with genuine care for people’s growth always making time to listen support and follow up.

    Kaja Tarnowska

MY JOURNEY TIMELINE

 1979 

I'm originally from Chigwell, Essex and spent the first 23 years of my life in Essex and London.

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2000

In 2000, I started my first company as a skateboard distributor called Urbanboards. I also started to compete on a professional level in Slalom, BoarderX and Downhill Skateboarding.

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2008

In 2018, after 11 years in recruitment and leadership roles, I started my own business, “We Recruit”, to follow my dreams and live the life I wanted.

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In 2008, I started my first job in recruitment and later held different senior leadership roles in recruitment, managing several offices and up to 40 people across Switzerland.

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2018

2020

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In 2020, I launched a LinkedIn-Live broadcast “Ask A Recruiter” and my YouTube videos “Swiss Recruitment Journeys.”

2022

2026

In 2026, I closed “We Recruit AG”. The journey had fulfilled its purpose.

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In 2022, I co-launched the “Swiss Recruitment Start-Ups”, an exclusive members-only community for leaders in recruitment.

2024

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In 2024, I launched my podcast "The Voice Of Recruitment”, in which I interview experts and influencers in the recruitment space.

2025

In 2025, I launched MANifest, a community for men, where they can genuinely connect, have each other's back and do cool shit together! I also became an accredited coach and launched my coaching brand “We Coach”.

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In 2026, I took on a new role as Director Digital Talent Solutions Switzerland and part of the Swiss management team at Randstad Switzerland.

Fun facts about  me

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  • I moved to Switzerland 23 years ago without speaking any German. I built my way from recruiter to influencer and successful entrepreneur, mentoring and coaching hundreds of people along the way in both Swiss German and English. I now have over 17'000 followers on LinkedIn and create relevant and impactful content online.

  • I’m equally comfortable snowboarding or skateboarding down mountains at speed as I am taking relaxing walks and spending time with the family. I spent many years competing in professional Slalom, Downhill and Boarder-X skateboarding and even had the chance to represent Great Britain at the World Championships.

  • I love listening to music; it’s been a huge part of my life, and I was even a DJ for a short period of time. A lot of memories from my past can be tied to an album, and I’ve always had a massive sound system in all of my cars.

  • Whether I’m coaching my kids through new ideas, grinding for a better swing on the golf course, or logging hours in-game, I bring the same mindset: learn fast, adapt, level up.