Having started his career in Executive Search in 1998, Doug set up Collingwood in 2005 alongside his wife, Claire Mackay. Doug has a BA (Hons) in Business Studies but specialised in marketing and French. His degree involved spending a year in France with Xerox which is where Claire worked and where he says love started. At the beginning Doug didn’t actually choose a career in Executive Search, he applied for a sales role back in 1998 via an Executive Search firm in Warrington. They then called to discuss him joining their graduate scheme instead and that’s where it all began! Collingwood was set up in 2005 and has gone through several transformations to create and shape the strong team they have now. Doug led their sales and marketing strategy and has worked hard to develop a portfolio of aspirational clients who align with Collingwood values and with whom they love partnering.