Leadership team

Meet the people who steer Yolk.

Dale Williams

CEO

I co-founded Yolk in 2009 and the company has grown exponentially. I’m proud that our vision and leadership has shaped it into a recruitment business that people love to work for, and that clients are always ready to recommend.

My focus is on building the most unique, engaging and high performing recruitment business for our people so that they can in turn offer the most quality driven, creative and bespoke solutions for our clients and candidates.
Duncan Powell

Managing Director

I co-founded Yolk with the aim of building an ambitious and exciting company based on the principles of being bright, bold, and better for our clients, candidates and all our amazing people.

As MD, I drive the company’s profitability and direction. I work closely with our senior management team to make sure that we’re being the best we can be; that we’re delivering the kind of service that reflects the Yolk brand.
Kevin Evans

Finance Director

Having spent 10 years in private practice before acting as Finance Director for an International Medical Supplies and Property Development business, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of South Wales' fastest growing, dynamic businesses.

My expertise is in fast-growth. It’s also my passion; I love to help ambitious businesses develop. It’s what drew me to Yolk.
Nici Jones

Client Services Director

I’m responsible for nurturing relationships with key clients and ensuring Service Level Agreements are met and expectations exceeded. I work closely with clients to find intelligent solutions to their recruitment needs as well as unearthing and capitalising on new opportunities for large contact wins. I continually seek to improve the way we partner with our clients so we can provide the ultimate client and candidate experience.
David Jenkins

Business Development Manager, Private Sector
I focus on developing new business for Yolk and reach out to new clients.
I get an understanding of their recruitment needs and ensure we're working with businesses in South Wales ranging from SME's to blue chip key accounts.
I originally joined Yolk as a consultant specialising in National sales recruitment and worked my way up to managing the Sales Recruitment division.

As an organisation, Yolk has a distinct Mission, aspirational Vision, and, clear Purpose. It is the shared responsibility of every person to help us achieve these goals.

Mission

“To deliver a unique and complete experience to every person by demanding the Brightest, Boldest, Best standards of ourselves”

Vision

“A professional staffing business that fully realises the potential of every person through our support, philosophy, process and profits”

Purpose

“Building a culture where everyone wins”

Our Story

We've come a long way, and there's plenty more in store.

Take a look at our journey so far.

2009

Dale and Duncan set up Wales' first specialist sales recruitment agency over a full English breakfast. Yolk is born.
2010

Nici Jones launches Yolk Marketing to service sales clients who want us to help fill marketing roles too.
2011

Yolk flies in the face of the recession, taking on more than 15 specialist recruiters and breaking £1million in annual permanent placement revenues.
2012

Yolk Technology & Digital and Yolk Office Support are launched, going on to become flagship divisions.
2013

An award! Yolk picks up an FG50 Award for Fastest Growing Agency in Wales. Yolk also gets a new home as record revenues lead to a bigger, snazzier base in central Cardiff.
2014

Sarah Castle launches Yolk Legal and Phil Pitman launches Yolk Engineering. Plus we win another Fast Growth 50 award!
2016

Yolk now has a team of 40 recruiters working with globally recognised brands. With a bigger team, we move into our state-of-the-art office, The Shell.
2017

Another Fast Growth 50 award, this time for sustainable growth.
2019

A brand refresh for Yolk! We launch our new website in January to celebrate Yolk's 10th anniversary!