About the Authors

John Purkiss

John Purkiss is a consultant in executive search and personal brand strategy. He is the co-author of How to be Headhunted, Ken Purkiss – 50 Photos and Brand You.

John studied economics at Cambridge University and has an MBA from INSEAD, where he was awarded the Henry Ford II Prize. He began his career in banking and management consultancy,  and has helped to launch several new businesses. He became a partner with Heidrick & Struggles prior to co-founding Purkiss & Company, which specialises in recruiting chairmen, chief executives and finance directors / chief financial officers. John also helps clients to formulate strategies for their personal brands

John has lived and worked in France, Germany, Belgium and the USA. He speaks French, German and Spanish.

David Royston-Lee

David Royston-Lee is a Chartered Business Psychologist. He is the co-author of Brand You and has since written How to Win from the Start.

David began his career in sales and recruitment prior to his appointment as Head of Career Management Services at KPMG. David became Human Resources Director of Ogilvy and OgilvyOne London, and then Chief Executive of the Communications, Advertising & Marketing Foundation.

He now draws on his wide experience to help organisations and individuals to focus on what they do best and fulfil their potential. David is completing a new book: The Career Repair Kit.