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Martin Pike

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Director at BSP Group at BSP Group
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Martin is a Director at BSP Group with over 25 years of international executive search experience spanning Africa, the US, Europe, and Australia. He specializes in talent acquisition and headhunting for diverse entities in emerging African markets, leveraging a deep understanding of the continents dynamic challenges.

He is passionate about supporting young professionals at the start of their careers and actively engages in political discourse, valuing robust and open discussions. He also shows interest in modern leadership philosophies, particularly those concerning work-life balance and employee well-being.

His career in executive search has given him hands-on experience across four different continents.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director at BSP Group
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Martin shows up

Example Driven
Fair-minded
Appreciative

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Martin cares about

African Talent Markets
His work is centered on providing executive search and consulting solutions for businesses operating in South Africa and the broader African continent.
Mentoring Young Professionals
He actively uses his personal and professional network to help young, newly qualified individuals find work and get their careers started.
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Career

Work history

3-2019
Director at BSP Group
BSP Group
6-2013 - 2-2019
Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa
Pedersen & Partners
12-2010 - 12-2012
Managing Partner South Africa
Odgers Berndtson South Africa
Partner
Odgers Berndtson South Africa
Partner UK and US
Michael Page
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Education
1986 - 1990
Education details unavailable
Keele University
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Influence (I)

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