Introduction Biotech Personnel is a Human Resources consultancy business set up in 1996 by Rod Cook BSc FCIPD. Areas of specialisation include: • Start-up assistance, especially in the health care sector • Recruitment • Reward management • Policy and procedures • Culture change programmes Also available are associates in the fields of recruitment advertising, occupational psychology, additional training and employment law. Rod has over 30ears' experience working in a variety of high technology companies. His last company role was as Head of Personnel for British Biotech, where he helped grow a staff from 90, in a private company to over 330 in a potentially leading bio-pharmaceutical employer. Since the formation of Biotech Personnel a substantial client base has been established with assignments varying from Board level remuneration advice to a total interim HR service. He has helped over 40 start ups get established. What is not offered Headhunting, as this possibly conflicts with clients’ interests. This can be arranged though a recommended partner if necessary. Recycling – the regurgitation of previous work for a full fee Taking of commission – no vested interest will be involved when recommending other service providers NB. The consultancy is named Biotech Personnel to reflect the core business area. Customers from other sectors are also welcome and several are reflected in the client list.