SHL announces appointment of new MD

SHL, leading provider of people measurement tools and HR solutions, today announced Kevin Kerrigan has been appointed as Managing Director Meridian Region, with responsibility for the SHL business units in UK, Ireland and South Africa.

Kerrigan joins SHL from BT LookSmart where he was European Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this he has held senior management positions in high-profile companies; including UK Managing Director of StepStone, Managing Director of IPC Electric, and Sales Director at IPC Media.

Kerrigan said: I am delighted to have made the move to SHL and look forward to building on its twenty five years expertise and experience, the heritage of a true world class organisation. Our large and diverse product portfolio and highly qualified staff combine to provide an unrivalled platform for growth.

This is an exciting time for industry as a whole with companies switching on to the fact that their people really are their most important asset. The challenge for us is to continue to educate them on the powerful role psychometric and people measurement tools play in achieving this, he continued.

John Bateson, Chief Executive, SHL, believes Kerrigan's appointment is a milestone in the company's history: Kevin is a seasoned leader with great experience in recognising and gaining maximum value for Intellectual property in a variety of businesses via a number of platforms. Kevin will bring fresh and exciting ideas