Hakim Group
Lisa Cook is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition, currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Hakim Group since November 2022. With a track record of success in recruitment, Lisa previously held the same role at Riverside from December 2018 to November 2022, and served as a Regional Recruitment Specialist at Brothers of Charity Services England from January 2017 to December 2018. Earlier experience includes positions as Assistant Branch Manager at Forrest Recruitment Ltd from January 2012 to June 2016, Reservations Agent at Fifteen Cornwall Restaurant from June 2007 to April 2011, and Holiday Representative at Thomas Cook from March 2001 to May 2007.
Hakim Group
Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone. The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.