We’re proud to announce that Danny Brooks MBE, CEO of VHR, has been awarded a place in the prestigious Top 100 Influential People 2025 list.
The Top 100 programme was created by Mark Llewellyn-Slade to honour those who are spearheading the movement to shape their industries and society. This award celebrates dynamic leaders across the board who have made a significant positive impact in their industries and communities.
In the 22 years since founding VHR’s technical recruitment consultancy, Danny’s list of business achievements include:
- Receiving the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2018
- Expanding to 12 international offices across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, Leipzig, Prague, Bologna, Nicosia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Greensboro.
- Serving 135 clients across Aviation, Engineering, and Renewables.
- Turnover now exceeds £40 million, with 92% of business generated from international markets.
Danny’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has fostered a culture where 60% of management roles are held by women. His pioneering solutions, such as the Fixed Price Model and Virtual Design Services, provide clients with cost-effective access to multilingual talent. As a co-founder of the Fair Labour Alliance, Danny also champions ethical recruitment practices worldwide.
Danny’s recognition underscores his dedication to responsible growth, innovation, and his ongoing efforts to promote a fair and inclusive workforce.
As an honouree of the Top 100 Influential People list — an award bestowed by an internationally recognised, independent judging panel of leaders in their field — you stand as part of a small collection of people recognised for their enormous ambition and achievement.
