Staffing 100 Europe | Hall of Fame | 2022

Carmen Watson is chair of Pertemps Network Group, a £1 billion UK recruitment business that has achieved three-star world-class status in the Large Best Companies (formerly Sunday Times) award for 16 consecutive years for its employee engagement.

Watson was presented this year with an honorary doctorate from Aston University for her contribution to the development of employment opportunities for people from all sectors of the community.

She is a member of Aston University’s advancement board and works with the leadership team of Business in the Community. She also is trustee and chair of the Women in Business Patrons’ group for the Lord Mayor of Birmingham’s Charity, sits on the West Midlands Regional Council and is a member of CBI’s Changing Workforce and Skills committees working to create thriving regions and nations.