Alex Mason

Captain
DISC Type : SD

Founder & Director at Hydrec - Water Recruitment

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alex Mason is the Founder and Director of Hydrec, a recruitment firm specializing exclusively in the water industry. A graduate of Newcastle University, he is dedicated to connecting high-level talent with innovative water sector companies. People who work with him describe him as affable, professional, responsive, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the water market.

There is no publicly available information about Alexs personal hobbies or interests outside of his professional work in the water and recruitment sectors.

He was recently invited to share his expertise by contributing to the Raymond James Water Quarterly Newsletter on the topic of building leadership teams in water sector M&A.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Water Sector Recruitment
As the founder of Hydrec, his entire professional focus is on sourcing and placing exceptional talent within the global water industry.
Leadership in M&A
He contributed to the Raymond James newsletter, sharing insights on building effective leadership teams during mergers and acquisitions in the water sector.
Activated Carbon Market
He is actively recruiting for multiple new positions related to a significant project in the Activated Carbon industry, indicating a key area of focus.

Media Appearances

Alex has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Founder & Director at Hydrec - Water Recruitment
5-2024 - 9-2025
Head of International Recruitment at Jackson Hogg
9-2023 - 5-2024
Managing Consultant - Water/Environment at Jackson Hogg
1-2022 - 9-2023
Business Manager - Industrial at Charlton Morris
9-2021 - 1-2022
Senior Consultant - Water at Charlton Morris

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Newcastle University

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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Alex

Personality Compatibility


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