Zubka, the worldís most rewarding referral recruitment service, announces today a change in its management team structure. Armando Ruffini, Zubkaís Co-founder and previously COO, has taken on the role of CEO of the business as David Shieldhouse, Zubkaís Co-founder and incumbent CEO, refocuses his energies on new entrepreneurial ventures.
ìFrom developing the original idea, through to launching the business, securing VC backing from Balderton (previously Benchmark) and building a solid foundation of users, we have been on an incredible journey;î commented David. ìWe are all justly proud of what Zubka has achieved so far and I look forward to seeing the business realise its full potential as a global player in the recruitment industry.î
Taking Zubka forward, Armando will be supported by a first-rate, highly experienced management team. Isabelle Zammit, Marketing Director, has been with the business since its inception in April 2006. An international technology marketer with 15 years blue chip experience, Isabelle has worked with Sony, Visa International and Hoescht (now DuPont). Most recently Isabelle was VP Marcomms Europe for UGC Broadband. Tony Trozzo, Zubkaís Finance & Administration Director, is another early member of Zubka and brings to the team a broad range of commercial & entrepreneurial expertise.
Colette Delaney Smith, Operations Director for Zubka, joined in 2007 and was previously COO of Risk for Barclays. In her 5 years at the global bank, Colette covered all aspects of risk for the group, designing a leading-edge RM tool for emerging markets and developing a comprehensive, strategic model for operational risk and opportunity. Tim Dennis, recently appointed Sales & Business Development Director, left the army as a Grenadier Guards Captain and moved to the City, specialising in finance and IT sectors. Previously COO of MoneyeXtra Plc and Managing Director of numerous Reutersí strategic business units, Tim excels at growing businesses for commercial success.
ìAs Co-founder, David will always be part of the Zubka family;î commented Armando Ruffini, newly appointed Zubka CEO. ìHis wealth of experience in the industry, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, has been invaluable to Zubkaís launch and the growth weíve accomplished in the first year of business. Moving forwards, I am going to be leading the team in delivering to the marketplace a fantastic range of business and expansion initiatives weíve been working on. I am really excited about Zubkaís future.î
Zubka Management Team Update
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