#risewithRandstad.

I joined Randstad UK&I in 1997 before taking the helm as UK Group CEO in 2021 following five years as MD of the company's Public Services division. In that time I have powered continued growth and success, motivating the people I lead to be courageous and innovative, while carefully balancing commercial performance with technology and the power of the human touch.

I lead a number of finance teams in the organisation, including management accounting, commercial finance as well as procurement and payroll. Finance is at the heart of our business and my team takes on a pivotal role in exciting transformation projects as we support Randstad in its journey to becoming world class.

My innovative IT team plays a pivotal part in keeping the business running and ensures that we have the tools we need to be the world’s leading recruiter. We are responsible for end-to-end business transformation and are pivotal to driving growth, efficiency, optimisation and engagement through our people, process and products.

My team is one of the most dynamic and passionate in the industry, and we place the customer at the heart of everything we do. My 30 years of senior experience in recruitment have taught me that while a lot of companies claim to be market leading, very few of them can back it up. Here at Randstad, we can.

I lead Randstad's Legal & Business Assurance team - we support the business to protect its commercial interests and strike to ensure we operate in line with our business principles. I encourage my team to drive change and take ownership of the challenges we face - Randstad values curiosity and critical thinking to ensure we make the best decisions for the business.

I have operated in the recruitment sector for over 25 years now and nothing rivals the dynamic fast paced environment and excitement of understanding and working with our client’s to support in achieving these objectives. In an ever changing economic environment it is critical for Randstad Inhouse to be the market leader and relevant to be able to pivot to adapt to trends and environments. As the MD of RIS, I like to roll my sleeves up and get stuck in to help achieve and exceed our client’s expectations. RIS is ever-growing and changing - it’s where dynamic recruiters want to be.

Provides high quality expertise within it. Able to persuade and convince others in a direct or indirect way whilst demonstrating a strong drive and commitment for delivering outstanding results.

Focus on continuous development of all business lines and produce practical solutions in line with Randstad's needs. Have the composure to stand back, take a dispassionate view and make well-considered decisions, even in high-pressured circumstances.

Able to understand the business environment and Randstad’s needs in order to meet expectations and requirements.

Be open and honest in your word and deed. Aim to build and maintain relationships with appropriate networks for people whilst actively promoting and demonstrating Randstad’s core values.