Tarquin Bennett-Coles

“I met Tarquin back in 2020, during lockdown, when he gave the presentation “How to make the most of digital networking” at our Findacure rare disease charity’s Virtual Rare Disease Showcase (Before we rebranded as Beacon!). Tarquin has known, supported and worked with our charity for nearly a decade prior to 2020, running marathons to raise money for us, giving his time and expertise to our events and connecting us with corporate donors who we otherwise wouldn’t have met. In fact, Tarquin was the sole reason Beacon was chosen as his organisation’s Christmas charity of choice. He is even the sole reason Beacon got connected with the Eastern Promise Podcast, which Beacon will be featured on in the Autumn! I cannot stress enough how selfless Tarquin is as a person. His support and advocacy go way beyond his professional, business life – he has a personal interest and passion in supporting those living with a rare condition. He fully understands the importance of patient groups and has been my personal rock when I got my shock multiple sclerosis diagnosis three years ago at just 26 years old. Tarquin has become my friend, cheerleader and role model. I believe he has now donated his blood freely and happily (look at his photos on LinkedIn!) and is almost at the century mark to help others. I’ve seen him make these donations for years and was so inspired to help in my own way (I don’t like needles) by donating my hair to The Little Princess Trust as an annual event in memory or honour of those battling cancer and other rare conditions that lead to hair loss. Tarquin would be a fantastic ambassador and advocate for a rare disease business and a true role model for all those who work beside or underneath him. Actions speak louder than words: Tarquin has been there from the start and has done everything that he can for me and the charity both personally and professionally.”

“I’ve known Tarquin for over 15 years, during which time he has delivered a number of recruitment assignments at senior level, including COO/executive team and senior management roles in scientific/professional disciplines (his network in the biotech/life-sciences sector is second-to-none!). He works hard to truly understand both the candidate brief and the culture of the company, sets realistic expectations and retains regular contact as an assignment progresses, always providing thorough updates and pragmatic advice. He has the highest levels of professionalism and integrity – he really is a pleasure to work with.”