Our Team

Ian Hamilton has led Carroll Consulting for nearly three decades, building a reputation as an expert in Culture-Fit recruitment. He is a Fellow of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA) and a Certified Master Practitioner in the American Top Grading process. Ian’s focus is helping organisations align values, culture, and people to drive long-term performance and minimise the risk of poor hires.

Guided by Stoic philosophy, Ian combines strategic insight with practical experience, developing Carroll Consulting’s unique Culture-Fit methodology and leading a specialist team of trusted advisors. He also delivers bespoke Real Recruitment™ training, helping clients strengthen their in-house recruitment practices. His contributions are recognised globally, including Platinum Recruiter status in NPAworldwide, awarded to the top 3% of recruiters worldwide.

“Success isn’t about placements made. It’s about seeing clients thrive with the right people in the right culture.”

Specialties: Culture-Fit recruitment | Top Grading Methodology | Leadership Development | Owner-centric Organisations | Recruitment Strategy & Mentoring

Andrew Hill is a Managing Consultant at Carroll Consulting, connecting business owners and leaders with people aligned to their vision. Since joining in 2014, he has become a key driver of the firm’s next era, bringing a pragmatic, process-driven approach that complements Ian Hamilton’s visionary style.

With over 18 years’ experience in recruitment and operational management, Andrew specialises in executive, management, operational, and supply chain roles across manufacturing, food, agriculture, and rural sectors. He leverages Carroll Consulting’s Culture-Fit methodology to deliver carefully considered shortlists, ensuring candidates meet both technical and cultural requirements.

Clients describe Andrew as methodical, insightful, and efficient. He focuses on helping organisations achieve lasting value by aligning people with the culture and purpose of the business, creating high-performing teams and sustainable outcomes.

“Andrew was very good at drilling down and understanding our entire business and also understanding what the culture of our business was.”

Specialties: Strategic Recruitment | Cultural-Fit Recruitment | Executive & Operational Roles | Manufacturing & Agriculture | Supply Chain & Logistics

Hannah specialises in candidate research, sourcing, and initial assessments. She is passionate about connecting professionals with opportunities that align with their values, drives, and motivations – enabling both individuals and organisations to thrive.

Guided by her mantra of connecting the dots, Hannah sees recruitment as the art of uncovering the subtle connections between people, purpose, and performance. This philosophy fuels her passion for Culture-Fit recruitment, where alignment goes beyond skills to include shared values and authentic motivation.

Her approach complements Carroll Consulting’s 30-year legacy of culture-fit recruitment, where values and behaviours are as essential as capability.

“Sometimes the most insightful moments come when you least expect them. For me, meaningful work is why I am a recruiter — it’s about helping people find purpose, not just a paycheck.”

Specialties: Candidate Sourcing | Research & Assessment | Recruitment Support | Culture-Fit Alignment | Meaningful Work Advocacy