Gary Young

With over 25 years at Harrison Scott, Gary Young has established himself as one of the recruitment industry's most experienced and respected consultants. His longevity within the business has enabled him to build exceptional, long-standing relationships with many of the most influential professionals, making him a trusted recruitment partner for both clients and candidates alike.

Gary specialises in flexible packaging, print and packaging machinery, paper, prepress equipment and pressroom consumables. He also leads Harrison Scott's dedicated Paper & Consumables recruitment team, overseeing specialist recruitment across these sectors while continuing to deliver executive search and headhunting assignments for some of the industry's leading businesses. Renowned for taking a forensic approach to headhunting and executive search, he goes far beyond traditional recruitment methods to identify the very best talent within his specialist markets.

Over the years, Gary has cultivated an extensive network of industry contacts, generating a continuous stream of leads, referrals and recommendations from trusted professionals across his sectors. His proactive 'Talking Advert' approach to candidate search, selection and engagement has consistently delivered outstanding results, enabling him to connect businesses with candidates who are not only technically capable but also the right cultural fit

Passionate about helping people progress their careers, Gary takes pride in understanding each candidate's aspirations and ensuring every move represents a genuine opportunity for long-term success. His consultative approach, combined with his deep industry knowledge, has earned him the confidence of many of the sector's leading employers.

With a proven track record of successfully managing recruitment assignments across sales, technical, production and middle to senior management positions, Gary is often the first person industry leaders turn to when recruiting key talent—or when considering their own next career move.