Acumin Launches US Recruitment Services Prompted By Market Demand

Acumin Consulting, the leading UK recruitment services specialist to the information security and risk management markets, launches today its services to the US market.  The expansion comes as a result of demand from US-based vendors that Acumin has previously serviced within Europe and Acumin's desire to build a global Information Security recruitment practice.  Encouraged by demand within the IT security market despite the recent economic downturn, Acumin has now expanded its operations to the Americas.

Experienced recruitment professionals Bill McGowan and Jeff Combs will spearhead the launch, duplicating the executive search, permanent and contract recruitment services currently provided by Acumin across EMEA.  Bill and Jeff will grow the brand throughout the Americas and anticipating rapid growth, Acumin plans to recruit several more consultants by the end of 2011.  Following the expansion Acumin also intends to replicate its RANT (Risk and Network Threat Forum) events currently held in the UK, which allow information security professionals to meet and debate hot topics in the industry.    

Simon Hember, managing director, Acumin Consulting said: “Developing our presence in the US was always our intention – it was just a matter of timing. Many of our existing clients are US companies whom we have helped develop traction throughout EMEA so it’s a logical expansion for us. We have witnessed significant growth in the IT security market over recent months and much of this is being driven from the US in both the commercial and Federal markets – we are also seeing more investor focus on the market driving innovation around new IT security technologies. The demand for specialist recruitment services is high and we believe it will continue - our intention is to capitalise on this significant opportunity by developing a world class team in the US.”

Jeff Combs, director, Acumin Consulting USA commented: “While the US economy is still working its way out of the recession, companies are starting to reinvest in their Information Security and IT Risk functions again.  Emerging risks, regulatory and compliance drivers and the need to remain competitive from a business perspective require an investment in qualified Information Security professionals.  This is true whether you're an enterprise-scale organisation or a small business and as a result, companies are hiring.”

Jeff is widely recognised as one of the industry's top recruiters in the field of Information Security and IT Risk Management. He is known as an expert regarding career development and hiring trends within the Information Security field.   Since 1999, Jeff has recruited for security and risk professionals at all levels and across every vertical. He is particularly experienced in recruiting for security leadership roles and emerging specialisations.  In addition to recruiting, Jeff is often a speaker at industry events and is a frequent contributor to Information Security trade journals.

Bill McGowan is a former General Electric Company human resources executive, with over thirty years of experience in human resources leadership in a number of high tech Silicon Valley and East Coast companies.  His experience includes leading the HR function for three technology companies and recruiting key technical talent for General Electric.

“While there are other Information Security search firms in the US, Acumin has several distinct advantages.  The first is a proven recruitment process that is highly collaborative and focused on identifying and delivering the best of the best when it comes to professional talent.  Second, Acumin has a broad portfolio of recruitment services that includes contingency search, retained search, contract recruiting and specialised HR services. Third is a level of commitment and professional integrity that allows us to become close partners with our clients.   This is critical because it's our goal to become the most recognised, go-to search firm in the Information Security industry and the only way to do this is by adding value and earning our reputation one client at a time.   Finally, Acumin's international reach will help US companies to expand into EMEA by providing market intelligence and the recruiting expertise necessary when building teams across borders,” concluded Combs.