Simon Bath

CEO

Fareham, England, United Kingdom20 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

98% of introductions pass rebate.
89% of hires retained after one year.
Cut time-to-hire by 60% for a Microsoft Partner.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist in the Microsoft Cloud and Technology sectors.

Contact

simon.bath@mexasolutions.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingMicrosoft 365RecruitingTalent ManagementRecruitment AdvertisingTeam LeadershipCommunity EngagementRecruitmentTalent AcquisitionTechnology Recruitment

Other Skills

Account ManagementAnalyticsAzureBig DataBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence ToolsBusiness StrategyClient ManagementCloud ComputingCloud SecurityCollaboration ToolsContract RecruitmentDashboardData & AnalyticsData Integration

About

From garden-shed start-up, to a trusted name in the Microsoft Partner space. I've spent over 20 years connecting Microsoft talent to Microsoft Partners. 🎯 My mission? - Matchmaking individuals with life-changing careers. - Helping companies not just hire, but hire right, fast. Currently knee-deep in Microsoft Cloud: Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft 365, you name it. And yes, I can talk tech, backed by a Computing Degree. Notable Projects & Highlights recently: - 98% of Introductions pass rebate. - 89% of hires still there after 1 year. - Cut time-to-hire by 60% for a MS Partner by showcasing Red Carpet treatment. - Won exclusive contract to build a new Software Dev team. - Co-launched a User Group, now over 1100 followers. - Filled a 9 month old vacancy with a new client. 🌟 At Mexa, I'm all about: - Microsoft only - Turning CVs into golden tickets .. & interviews into park walks. - Revolutionising hiring.. one happy employee at a time. - Growing creativity like it's the prize-winning pumpkin. - Living by our mantra: Quality and Integrity over everything. I love community work, sponsoring and attending .. I'm in this for real connections .. the kind that last longer than a LinkedIn endorsement. (Check out my 56 recommendations too). 📞 Convinced? Curious? Have a Question? I’m just a click away .. or call 07718655017

Experience

20 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

7 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

10 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Everest base camp

Trekking

Nov 2024 – Nov 2024 · 0 mo · Nepal

The iconic trek to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth.
Highlights:
✅ Landing at the world's most dangerous airport.
✅ Drinking in the world's highest Irish Pub.
✅ Seeing the Khumbu Icefall.
✅ Watching the sunset on Everest.
✅ Reaching 5,545m

South coast digital marketing

Director

Nov 2023 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Portsmouth

Bringing together people in the Digital Marketing industry.
We are a FREE in-person meetup event in Gunwharf, which takes place every other month.
Each event has multiple speakers discussing all things digital marketing, and a panel debate between all the attendees, led by two industry specialists.
A free networking event with free drinks 🍺

Kilimanjaro summit

Trekking

Sep 2022 – Sep 2022 · 0 mo · Tanzania

The world's highest freestanding mountain.
Highlights:
✅ Summiting the roof of Africa.
✅ 8 day hike
✅ Camping above the clouds.
✅ Reaching the summit at sunrise.
✅ Reaching 5,895m

Mexa solutions ltd

Director & Technology Recruiter - Azure & Microsoft 365 ☁️

Aug 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 9 mos · Whiteley

At Mexa Solutions, we're not just another recruitment firm.
As a founding Director, I'm thrilled to lead a team that redefines recruitment with a personal touch.
🌟 Our mantra? No cookie-cutter solutions. Every client is unique, and so is our approach. We craft bespoke recruitment strategies because one-size-fits-all is a fashion faux pas we avoid.
👤 And it's not just about companies. We know every job seeker is as unique as their fingerprint. We dive deep to understand what sparks joy in your career journey.
🤝 What's in a Mexa toolkit?
Consultative magic wand for tailored advice.
Honest, no-fluff feedback.
A treasure trove of free guides and industry insights.
Recruitment health checks, served fresh.
Your interests as our North Star.
🌐 Specialising in Azure Cloud and Microsoft 365, our expertise doesn't end there. We're also wizards in Data & Analytics, Infrastructure & Support, and Software Development.
🔍 Tired of the same old recruitment spiel? Let's chat. I'm here to break the mould and show you the Mexa way – where recruitment meets revolution .. 07718655017 📞

Technical RecruitingTalent ManagementMicrosoft 365AzureData & Analytics

Gattaca

3 roles

Dept Manager - Information Management & Analytics

Promoted

Oct 2007 – Jul 2015 · 7 yrs 9 mos · Portsmouth, United Kingdom

An International Recruitment Consultancy specialising in the Technology Markets.
Gattaca plc is one of the largest recruitment groups in the UK with over 700 staff and a turnover of over £408m for the financial year 2012-13.
My responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
Team Leadership
Strategic Sourcing
Technology Recruitment
Business Strategy
Brand Promotion
Specialities: SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Collaboration, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Big Data, Azure Data.