Morgan McKinley Goes International

The acquisition of financial services recruitment specialist, Morgan McKinley, was successfully completed on the 26th April 2005. Robert Thesiger remains as Chief Executive of Morgan McKinley and joins the Board of acquiring company Imprint Plc.



Over the last three years, Morgan McKinley has increased its market share year on year and in turn achieved its mission to become the first port of call for recruitment in financial services within the UK. The organisation has also established itself as the leading commentator on the City jobs market through the monthly publication of Morgan McKinleyís ìCity Employment Monitorî. Following completion of the deal on 26th April 2005, Morgan McKinley is moving into a new phase of growth through national and international expansion. Offices are scheduled to open in Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo within the next six months. Future plans for further global expansion could also include Dubai, Australia and South Africa.

Robert Thesiger, Chief Executive of Morgan McKinley comments: ìWe have achieved a phenomenal turnaround in the last three years and as we move into our next phase of strategic growth, the opportunities that this transaction affords Morgan McKinley are very exciting. It will enable us to service both existing and future clients and candidates on a national and international basis.î

Morgan McKinley and Imprint Plc will integrate best practice from both businesses, thereby ensuring all parts of the organisation are operating at their optimal levels.

New and existing employees are also set to benefit from the wider group structure, as the full range of recruitment career options will be made available to them.

Robert Thesiger explains: ìAs part of an enlarged group, we are now unique in terms of the career opportunities we can offer our current and future employees. For example, a graduate entering the business as a researcher will have the opportunity to grow with the business, working across all major sectors, at all levels and in some very exciting international locations.î

As part of the wider group, Morgan McKinley intends to continue to build a strong reputation for itself as the first port of call for recruitment in financial services, as well as being the employer of choice for those wanting to work in the financial services industry.

Robert Thesiger continues: ìOur achievements as an employer have already been recognised on an industry level this year through our Investors in People accreditation, entry into the Sunday Times Best Small Companies to Work For and most recently as a finalist in the National Business Awards, for both the Employer of the Year and Business Improvement Through People. As part of a larger group, we firmly intend to build on these past successes, put our employees first and in turn, grow our position as the first port of call for financial services recruitment not only in the UK but on an international level as well. Itís definitely an exciting time for us.î