Strategic HR for a Smarter, Stronger Business

 We help organisations grow through people - by aligning HR strategy, leadership development, and structure with your business ambitions.

Our Mission

People First. Strategy Always.

Fairmont Crest empowers businesses to thrive by building strong organisational foundations - rooted in culture, led from the top, and driven by purpose. From executive mentoring to full HR transformation, our tailored support helps you align your people with your vision.

Our Services

Organisation Design & Restructure

Shape a structure that supports strategic growth, agility, and performance.

HR Solutions & Compliance

Pragmatic, compliant HR practices – whether you need day-to-day support or a complete HR overhaul.

Board-Level Mentoring & Executive Coaching

Support for senior leaders navigating change, growth, or transformation.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Exceptional talent, carefully matched to your values and performance goals.

Learning & Development

Embed a top-down culture of learning and progression across your teams.

Artificial Intelligence

Automate and streamline your operational processes

Why Fairmont Crest

Led by Experience. Focused on Results.

With over three decades of HR and business leadership, founder Richard Cowlishaw has worked at Board level in global corporations, national brands, and agile SMEs.

Fairmont Crest brings that same level of rigour and clarity to your organisation, and without the corporate fluff.

  • "Richard brings a wealth of strategic HR knowledge and experience to our business which has enabled us to undertake a complete organisational re-design to position us superbly for business growth. Richard has become an integral part of our business and continues to support me and the wider team on key strategic HR matters."

    Ray Evans, CEO, Hela Brands Limited

  • "Working with Richard is a privilege. Working together with him transforming businesses, people and culture is incredibly exciting. His vast global experience and measured, considered approach genuinely creates change for good, enabling businesses to thrive and grow. He’s sharp, clever and heaps of fun too."

    Kate Eady, CEO & Brand Strategist, Wrapped Agency

  • "I've worked with Richard in both DFS Group where I was CPO and Topps Group where I was interim Group HRD. Richard supported me on a social responsibility plan and higher apprenticeships in DFS. And in Topps a Group wide Organisational Design review. Richard has, in my view, the best blend of corporate skills and knowledge in his area of expertise, translated and delivered in a relatable, supportive and authentic way. This style and skill create a trusted relationship and delivers pragmatic results in a super quick time. I hope to work with a Richard on more projects to come and would/have recommended him to colleagues in my network."

    Joanne Shawcroft, Group HR Director, Topps Tiles

  • "A short conversation with Richard helped us find a solution to our problem that saved us a great deal of time and money. Richard isn’t just highly professional and extremely knowledgeable; he also genuinely cares about his clients. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anybody for their consultancy needs."

    Will Owen, Business Director, Jon Hodgkinson Golf Fitness Limited

  • "We started working with Richard during a critical period of growth and transition for our company following an MBO. From the very start, his expertise and dedication were evident. Richard not only provided us with strategic HR solutions tailored to our unique requirements but did so in a professional yet personable way. He listened without judgement and provided practical solutions to each area we addressed."

    Becky Marsden, CEO, Wrapped Agency

  • "Richard continues to provide us with outstanding support, particularly in the engagement of new employers into the Business School. He has a tremendous network of business leaders from a wide variety of Industry sectors that has enabled him to significantly augment our Higher Degree Apprenticeship programmes with additional cohorts of Apprentices. Above all, he is extremely motivated and cares deeply about his clients and outcome achievements. His ability to engage, enthuse and influence is first class, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking Executive Recruitment. "

    Dr Michael Benson, Associate Head, Sheffield Business School

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