Concept IT appoints recruitment industry expert as non-executive chairman

Concept IT, a supplier of IT engineering personnel, has appointed recruitment expert, John OíSullivan, to the position of Non-Executive Chairman. John, who has built a reputation for acquiring and developing successful businesses over a 20 year career in recruitment, will help drive the companyís ambitious growth plans throughout 2008 and beyond as Concept IT aims to expand its team of specialist consultants and move into strategic new markets.

Concept IT is already one of the UKís fastest growing, independent market leaders in the provision of recruitment solutions for the IT industry and currently offers full service recruitment solutions across the retail, hospitality and banking industries. Working closely with Concept ITís Managing Director, Chris Short, John will advise on future business growth strategies, assist with monitoring business performance and provide an independent view on company operations.

Commenting on his appointment, John says: ìConcept IT has a strong team and a clear, achievable vision for organic growth and I am very excited to be joining such a dynamic company at a key time in its development. In the IT recruitment sector it is critical for companies to differentiate themselves in order to remain competitive and Concept IT already has an outstanding reputation for quality service provision and professional delivery. My goal is to build on the success already enjoyed by the company and help to drive it still further forward.î

Chris Short adds: ìJohn is a respected business leader within the recruitment arena, so his endorsement of Concept IT and subsequent agreement to become our Non-Executive Chairman is extremely welcome. John is perfectly equipped to play a crucial role as a key adviser to our management team with his extensive industry knowledge and strategic business experience, and I know that he will be an invaluable force in carving out the future for Concept IT as a leading player in IT recruitment nationally.î

Established in 2000, Concept IT offers full service recruitment solutions from permanent and contract positions to psychometric and technical testing.