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Chris Hickey

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Managing Director | Co-Founder at Mercury Hampton
📍 Newton-Le-Willows, England, United Kingdom

Chris Hickey is the award-winning Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mercury Hampton, a global talent consultancy for STEM industries. With 20 years of experience, he was named Executive Search Business Leader of the Year for 2024. He is a veteran of the Royal Air Force and developed an AI-embedded talent platform.

Deeply committed to his community, Chris serves as the Chair of the Newton-le-Willows Town Board, leading a multi-million-pound regeneration project in his hometown. He is passionate about giving back to the area where he was raised. He also enjoys international travel with his family, having recently visited the Middle East.

He is spearheading a £19. 5 million investment plan to revitalize the town he grew up in.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Managing Director | Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Newton-Le-Willows, England, United Kingdom
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Local Regeneration
As Chair of the Newton-le-Willows Town Board, he is leading a major, long-term investment plan to support economic growth and revitalize his hometown.
Talent Technology
He led the development of 'Glass, ' an AI-embedded talent software platform, and leverages technology to innovate within the recruitment and consulting industry.
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Career

Work history

11-2017
Managing Director | Co-Founder
Mercury Hampton
1-2014 - 10-2017
Director - Executive Search & Selection | Sales & Marketing | Operations & Technical
Rain Consultancy Group Limited
1-2010 - 12-2013
Managing Consultant - Manufacturing, Technical & Engineering
Rain Consultancy Group Limited
5-2006 - 12-2009
Recuitmant Consultant - Sales & Marketing
Rain Consultancy Group Limited
4-2003 - 4-2006
Senior Aircraftman
Royal Air Force (RAF)
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Education
Masters
ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona
CIPD
University of Chester
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