4MAT Appoints Jeff Grout as Special Advisor

4MAT, the original designer of recruitment websites, has appointed Jeff Grout as a non-executive board advisor to the company.

Jeff Grout was, until 2000, UK Managing Director of Robert Half International, the largest specialist recruitment consultancy in the world. Over his 21 years with Robert Half International he built up the UK operation from two offices and 12 staff into a business with a domestic turnover of 65 million, 19 offices and over 350 staff.

He holds a number of corporate advisory and executive coaching appointments and is also a successful business author. Jeff also provides 'Effective Presentation Skills' coaching and has worked with former England rugby captain Martin Johnson.

Listed in the '100 Best Business Speakers in Britain', Jeff Grout is in considerable demand as a motivational business speaker, conference chairman and interviewer.

Commenting on his appointment, James Saunders, Managing Director of 4MAT says:

ìWeíre delighted that Jeff has agreed to advise 4MAT on our strategy and growth. Jeff is an industry heavyweight with an outstanding pedigree. His reputation and network are second to none, and Iím confident that he will give 4MAT considerable kudos in our next phase of development.î

Jeff adds:

ì4MAT is an exciting and innovative company. It was one of the original technology companies to realise the potential of the web for the recruitment sector, and has built a technology platform which is now deployed in a majority of UK recruiters and a growing number of corporates. I am confident that this is a company with considerable upside in the UK and beyond.î