In this episode we tackle the question of: How do I hire a COO? Our special guest is James Mitra, Founder of JBM, an executive search firm that specialises in placing COO’s. 

In this episode we get his experiences on the following questions: 

• When a CEO comes to you and says “we need to hire a COO”. What is your approach? 
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• What is your take on “assignments”? 
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• What does that salary equity ban situation look like right now?
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• What advice do you give to women or to others who might not, who might be accepting less than they should?
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• What is your take on back channel references? 
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Speaker notes and references:

40 Minute Mentor – https://linktr.ee/40minutementor

COO Secrets - https://jbmc.co.uk/insights/category/coo-secrets/

Chief of Staff hiring guide - https://mailchi.mp/jbmc/the-chief-of-staff-role-uncovered

Ravio (real time comp data) – https://ravio.com/partners/jbm/ 

JBM have partnered up with Ravio, Europe's first real-time compensation benchmarking platform for Tech Startups (backed by Northzone). You can connect your HR systems to see what the market is paying today, including salary, equity and benefits. 

Our partnership gives free access to Ravio’s core benchmarking solution (and 15% off Ravio Pro for the 1st year). Apply to Ravio using the below landing page and entering the discount code; https://ravio.com/partners/jbm/ - WBGRDX.

James Mitra is the Founder of JBM, an award-winning executive search firm that specialises in placing COO’s and GM’s.

He’s also the Host of one of the UK’s most popular business and career podcasts, 40 Minute Mentor. It’s approaching 1 million downloads and features inspiring career stories and mentorship from world class business leaders, entrepreneurs and sporting legends. 

James has been recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Careers and sits on the Board of 3 organisations: Foundrs, Ivy Rock Partners and Unrest. 

JBM - https://jbmc.co.uk/