The Management Recruitment Group (MRG), the construction industryís fast expanding executive search agency, has announced a major industry figure, Robert Smith, as its new Chairman, in a high profile move that signals a major expansion of the organisation.
Robert Smith was previously MD of Hays Construction & Property, an organisation that he developed from a fledgling business to become the UKís market leading company in its sector with a 300m turnover.
Having left Hays at the end of 2007, MRG represents Robert Smithís first big venture into business since his departure and is seen by industry observers as an important move in signalling his desire to repeat the success he previously achieved.
ìThis is a great opportunity for meî, said Robert. ìMRG has had a fantastic initial six months since being launched last summer from their Twickenham office.î
He went on to add, ìThere is a fantastic team in place and they have already exceeded their initial forecast projections. For me personally it is like coming home, as once again I am working with Simon Cheshire who is now MD at MRG, a similar role that he occupied when he worked with me at Hays.î
ìOur Finance Director is Howard Bridgwater, who was FD at Hays, a Footsie 250 business and together they have already developed a great team working with them.î
As Chairman of MRG, Robert Smith expects to help move the business into new areas and whilst the focus is on domestic expansion in the UK, he does not rule out penetrating markets in Europe and Commonwealth countries.
ìThe key focus is on sourcing talent for our clients. We are in a position rich environment at the moment with many of our clients struggling to find good candidates. We have a superb network of contacts and a vast pool of experience upon which we can draw. I am looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and moving the business forward.î He said.
Hays Construction Recruitment Chief joins MRG
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