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What FS enterprises, consulting firms and investor clients say about Outsized

Outsized connects banks, insurers, fintechs, payments firms, investors, and consultancies with strong financial services practices with vetted independent specialists. Here is what they tell us about working together, in their own words.

We rely on Outsized to connect us with independent talent, find us the best people, ensure they're well-supported, and know that someone's always thinking ahead about our future talent needs.

Justin Schnoor Head of Resourcing, SC Ventures
  • Singapore
  • Investor

I have personally worked with Outsized for about two years regularly, gathering services around Agile, IT Architecture and UI/UX design. The team does a fantastic job assembling the right profiles and letting you connect deeply to understand what you get. So far, I've not been disappointed. You get what you see.

Aditya Saxena Associate Partner, McKinsey
  • Indonesia
  • Consulting firm

It was our first engagement and Outsized found us good-quality candidates within a relatively short period of time, resulting in a successful placement. They were very professional throughout the whole process and I will use them again.

John Illsley Programme Manager, Old Mutual
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

Outsized has a phenomenal attitude towards its customers and stakeholders and this is reflected in their service to us. We know that if we ever require assistance we will receive a prompt response and all hands on deck to help us find the perfect candidate. Thank you to Johann and team for consistently exceeding our expectations.

Astrid Rabey Associate Director, Deloitte
  • South Africa
  • Consulting firm

Great experience working with the Outsized team. Fast and flexible. They work well with big corporates and help reduce the complexity of managing contractors. We look forward to the next project.

Ben Simpfendorfer Partner, Oliver Wyman
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • Consulting firm

I have worked with Outsized for the last three years and have built a true partnership with them. The quality of candidates and service is very good and exactly what you need from a vendor. Highly recommended.

Dan Jones Partner, Oliver Wyman
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • Consulting firm

Anurag and the Outsized team are real professionals. They have great access to top talent, deep understanding of clients' needs, and a real passion for excellent service. Working with Outsized proved to be efficient and effective.

Alon Clifftavor Partner, Oliver Wyman
  • Singapore
  • Consulting firm

Timely and professional support from Outsized. I have worked with Outsized on three procurements and experienced exceptional support, specifically on adhering to stringent timelines without compromising quality.

Janine A Mwesigye Senior Manager, Research, Evidence and Insights, FSD Africa
  • Uganda
  • Investor

Outsized are very professional, very responsive and take time to really understand the needs of their clients. They constantly check on their clients to ensure service meets expectations. At FSD Africa, we have retained them for the last four years.

Sam Koross Procurement Manager, FSD Africa
  • Kenya
  • Investor

Outsized was very responsive to my requests and understanding of delays associated with the clients we were working with, accommodating these delays in their support model.

Wayne Savage Partner, Deloitte
  • Singapore
  • Consulting firm

I was not closely involved in the actual delivery of the work, but the initial engagement with Outsized was professional and fast.

Steve Murphy Head of Reinsurance, Santam
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

On behalf of Sanlam Emerging Markets: we obtained really valuable skills through Outsized. The communication and process was superb.

Fatima Badat Senior Manager, Group Strategy Office, Sanlam Emerging Markets
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

The team at Outsized work hard at making sure that your requirements are met exactly, with regard to skills level and type of person. Very efficient and they manage expectations well.

Sarishnie Moodley Head of Customer Intelligence, Old Mutual
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

They were great at finding good-quality candidates to interview and the interview process was seamless. Once we selected our candidate, onboarding was simple. Very professional and helpful.

Ingrid Heighton Senior Actuary, Momentum Metropolitan
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

Good at finding experts on popular topics such as cloud tech and e-commerce. Very prompt in resolving concerns with the expert. Overall quite professional and reasonably priced.

Keshav A. Project Leader, Tata Strategic Management Group
  • India
  • Consulting firm

Helpful and responsive. The candidates put forward were mostly those with the requisite skills and experience. A pleasant team to work with.

Guy Chennells Chief Commercial Officer, Corporate and Employee Benefits, Discovery Limited
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

The Outsized team is professional, have the right candidates and make a hiring manager's life easy. They communicate clearly and you know what to expect when.

Natasha Rademeyer Head of Pricing, Discovery Limited
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

This company endeavours to listen to the client and match expertise to needs as much as is humanly possible. Our team greatly enjoyed working with them.

Phatsimo Keakabetse Chief Executive Officer, BONA Life Insurance
  • Botswana
  • Enterprise

Johann quickly put us in touch with three excellent candidates who were able to start work almost immediately. Very happy with the options presented and would consider Outsized again.

Nic Smit Pricing and Product Executive, Bidvest Life
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

Very responsive and helpful. They understand our needs and come up with solutions quickly, with close follow-up.

Elizabeth Yeo Team Leader, Executive Talent Acquisition, Manulife Asia
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • Enterprise

We couldn't afford to get this wrong. This was about more than just meeting a regulatory requirement, it was about safeguarding our reputation and upholding the trust our policyholders place in us. Our contact at Outsized understood exactly what we needed. His recommendations saved us time and ensured we had the right fit in terms of skills, location and budget. Even after onboarding, the team checked in regularly to ensure everything was on track. We've had a positive experience from start to finish.

Colin van Son Chief Risk Officer, AVBOB
  • South Africa
  • Enterprise

We were helping the client prepare for a regulatory audit. It was a high-stakes role. What stood out was the speed and the alignment of the profiles with our needs. It saved us significant time and effort. Having direct access to someone like Anurag at Outsized makes the process much faster and more comfortable. The transparency and responsiveness have been invaluable.

Anosh Pardiwalla Partner, Oliver Wyman
  • Singapore
  • Consulting firm

We were looking for a unicorn. This wasn't a typical request, and we needed a partner who could find us the right fit, fast. We knew exactly what to expect, and they were open to adjusting their approach based on our feedback. The onboarding was smooth, and the candidate was everything we hoped for. In fact, the client was so pleased they offered the candidate a permanent role. Outsized's flexibility, specialised expertise and open communication have made them an invaluable partner.

Monique De Waal Director, Deloitte
  • South Africa
  • Consulting firm

Outsized's transparency and alignment with our needs made approvals seamless. They felt more like a partner than a vendor. Their contributions have been game-changing, blending strategy consulting expertise with a deep understanding of local nuances. Access to regional talent has supercharged our quality of work, allowing us to meet client needs and ensure quality delivery.

Sabrina Daryanani Head of Asia-Pacific and Principal, FT Strategies
  • Singapore
  • Consulting firm

Outsized combine speed and quality, two things we value greatly. They allow us to access a white-collar freelance market across Asia that ensures we always have the right expertise to deliver for our clients.

Alpesh Shah Senior Partner and Managing Director, India, BCG
  • India
  • Consulting firm

What we like with Outsized is their ability to quickly find high-quality alternatives to the biggest consulting brands. We typically look for alternatives with deep, specialist expertise, whether in specific due diligence areas or to help implement important value creation initiatives in our portfolio.

Vaughan Lindsay Executive Director, LeapFrog Investments
  • United Kingdom
  • Investor

Outsized's ability to quickly identify and vet specialists within a niche area was impressive. They provided comparability and transparency of the different options.

Oliver Bevan Partner, Dunedin LLP
  • United Kingdom
  • Investor

Excellent partner. Great, personalised service.

Mark Meyers
  • Malaysia
  • Enterprise

Outsized has been a great partner for our urgent demands for skilled professionals. They're fast in responding, take time to understand our requirements, and propose good-quality profiles. The team is also very responsive in getting back to us on our queries. We will definitely continue to collaborate with Outsized.

Verified client
  • Malaysia
  • Enterprise

Great working with Anurag and the Outsized team. The team really takes an effort in understanding the need and response time is quite swift. Looking forward to working again.

Verified client
  • Singapore
  • Enterprise

Had a great experience bringing on board a temp resource with sales experience. The search process was prompt, with multiple profiles and quick onboarding.

Verified client
  • India
  • Enterprise

Adaptive and quick. Customer-focused.

Verified client
  • Malaysia
  • Enterprise

The Outsized team were responsive and understood the brief.

Verified client
  • Denmark
  • Enterprise

Curated profiles, responsive team and open to feedback.

Strategy firm partner
  • Singapore
  • Consulting firm