TTM Technologies has partnered with Wenham Carter to support the rapid expansion of its aerospace and defence business across Europe and the US.
With ambitions to double the size of the business over the next three years, TTM is also evolving its position in the supply chain. Historically focused on component-level delivery, the business is now moving towards higher-value, subsystem-level solutions.
While TTM has an established presence in the US, Europe represents a key growth market. Building a credible, high-performing commercial team across both regions is central to this next phase.
To enable this shift, Wenham Carter has been retained on a multi-hire mandate to build a new business development team across key regions. Alongside this the partnership also includes support on a Financial Controller hire in Europe, strengthening the operational foundations required for growth.
Partnership between our firms began through proactive introductions of highly relevant profiles. Since the commencement of the mandate, two senior hires have already been completed within the first month, establishing early momentum for a wider team build.
The focus now is on building a team that can accelerate market entry, strengthen customer relationships, and support long-term regional growth.
Building out a business development team from the ground up demands more than a recruiter who can fill roles. It requires a true partner who understands where your organization wants to be rather than what it has been, how its DNA is changing, and the caliber of talent needed to drive real growth. James Long has been exactly that. From the outset, James invested meaningful time in understanding where we were headed, the type of people who would thrive in our culture, and the skill sets that would give our BD function genuine competitive edge. Every profile presented was purposeful, well-qualified, and genuinely aligned with our vision. What has stood out is James’s consistency, focus and responsiveness. He has remained laser-sharp on our brief, never diluting the search with volume at the expense of quality, and has always been available when it mattered most. Equally impressive has been his collaborative spirit. He listened as much as he advised, adapted as our thinking evolved, and kept candidates engaged throughout, reflecting well on us even before a single hire was made. Having James and Wenham Carter alongside us has given us real confidence that we’ll build this with the right people. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Julio Martinez de Andino, Head of Business Development | TTM Technologies
When our internal efforts to fill several highly specialized roles stalled, we turned to James Long at Wenham Carter – and the difference was immediate. Within days, we were reviewing strong, well-matched candidates for positions we found very challenging to fill. What sets James apart is his dedication to quality over quantity. Instead of flooding us with resumes, he presented a curated shortlist of high-caliber candidates who not only met the technical requirements but truly aligned with our company values. I highly recommend James to any company looking for a dedicated talent partner.
Christina Boschi, Human Resources Manager | TTM Technologies
I want to highlight how exceptional the hiring process was from start to finish. It began with James Long, the headhunter who initially reached out, and I can confidently say he did an extraordinary job representing TTM. He took the time to deeply understand both what the organization was looking for and what I was seeking in my next role, and he aligned those two in a way that felt seamless and intentional.
Having worked with a number of recruiters over the years, I can say without hesitation that James stands out. His ability to clearly communicate expectations, advocate for both sides, and ultimately create the right match is a true asset to any organization looking to attract top talent.
Judy Nguyen, Business Development Leader – North America | TTM Technologies
Chris and Magda have shown great intelligence and dedication in identifying the right talent for us. I would not look anywhere else for our future recruitment needs.
