2022

Sep 30, 2022

SI 100 Europe - 2022, American -

Under CEO Rhona Driggs’s leadership, UK-based Empresaria Group saw adjusted profit before tax for 2021 grow by 65% year over year. Driggs also led the company in instituting a new leadership structure to accelerate further growth and drive operational efficiency. She recently collaborated with 14 other women leaders to write Together We Rise, a book that aims to instill confidence in the next generation of leaders. Driggs is an active voice in promoting DE&I in the workplace and women in leadership. She regularly speaks at industry events and is a member of Women Business Collaborative.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Oct 5, 2022

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Alexandre Pham is president of Mistertemp’ group, a digital staffing provider in France. Under Pham’s leadership, the company registered 1.6 million candidates on its platform and last year launched Mybonus, a fidelity programme designed for rewarding workers. Pham is also closely involved in the company’s partnership with Proxite, an association dedicated to empowering vulnerable young people by providing employment opportunities. As the first staffing agency in France to buy a parcel on Sandbox, a decentralised, community-driven platform in the metaverse, Mistertemp’ group has opened new doors of possibilities to attract, retain and select the right talent.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Oct 10, 2022

SI 100 Europe - 2022, British -

As group finance officer of Hays plc since 2006, Paul Venables helped transform the company into the £6.59 billion global specialist recruiter it is today: With four divisions and 253 offices in 32 countries, Hays is the sixth-largest staffing firm in the world, according to SIA. A chartered accountant, Venables started his career at Deloitte & Touche, followed by a 13-year career at Exel plc, where he held several senior finance and operational roles, including deputy group finance director and executive board member. Venables retired from Hays in September and currently is a non-executive director and audit committee chair of Manchester Airports Group.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Oct 10, 2022

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CEO of Gattaca plc since April, Matthew Wragg has been an integral part of the company for over two decades. As the previous chief customer officer, Wragg has been instrumental in sustaining long-term relationships with Gattaca’s key customers and shaping its global cultural and sales strategy, including the vision to make Gattaca the talent partner of choice for organisations requiring STEM talent. Wragg is also a member of the advisory board at the Institute for Collaborative Working and has held positions at several universities and the Confederation of British Industry.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Oct 10, 2022

SI 100 Europe - 2022, Swedish -

Krister Widström is group CEO of Dedicare, a role he has held since 2017. He is also a board member of several of Dedicare’s subsidiaries. He has previously worked at Swedish staffing firm Poolia. As group CEO of Dedicare, Widström is in charge of realising Dedicare’s vision to become one of Europe’s leading recruitment and staffing providers in healthcare, life science and social work. This year, Widström oversaw the development of Dedicare’s life sciences operations with the acquisition of H&P Search & Interim AB. The group’s integration of H&P Search & Interim AB is already paying off with strong revenue growth in the group’s second quarter earnings boosted by the acquisition.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Sep 30, 2022

SI 100 Europe - 2022, British -

Growth has been the goal for nGage Talent’s Group CEO Tim Cook, and he’s been making achievements. Under his leadership, outsourcing — which includes MSP, RPO and statement of work — has grown to comprise more than 25% of nGage’s business. Cook has a very clear plan to double the company’s size over the next four years through a combination of international growth, the continued acceleration of its outsourcing business, ongoing investment in the recruitment businesses and strategic M&A.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Sep 25, 2022

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Kevin Barrow has been advising staffing companies on legal matters since 1990 and has been a partner with international law rm Osborne Clarke LLP since 2010. Most recently, Barrow advised on six large M&A deals in the sector, the globalisation of PEO (professional employer organisation) and employer-of-record models, litigation involving taxi apps and other platforms, the move toward automation of processes, and improvement to UK umbrella operating models. A regular speaker at online industry events, Barrow thrives on moving workforce solutions companies toward platform staffing models and consultancy models along with digital transformation of their businesses and increasing use of AI.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Sep 25, 2022

SI 100 Europe - 2022, British -

Market disrupter Ben Batten serves as senior vice president and managing director – international at Volt, leading operations across the United Kingdom, Belgium, France and Singapore. With a passion for innovative technology, Batten headed the upgrade of Volt’s tech stack, enabling international teams to transition seamlessly to remote work during Covid-19 lockdowns. Batten also led an international rebrand and realignment of service lines, creating a highly focused STEM business. Recently, Batten championed a DE&I programme across Europe and Asia, empowering staff and clients to integrate DE&I into the workplace. Batten is active in Apsco and the American Chamber of Commerce.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Sep 30, 2022

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As chief operating officer since 2008, Simon Coton has been a key part of NES Fircroft’s growth. A global talent agency that focuses on clean energy, NESF aims to support clients as they transition to sustainable energy production. During Coton’s tenure, NESF has expanded its operations to 81 locations around the globe, diversified its sector focus and grown its turnover to more than $2 billion. This year, the company established the NES Fircroft foundation KindNES, which aims to help build a kinder world.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022

Oct 10, 2022

SI 100 Europe - 2022, Dutch -

Sander van ‘t Noordende in March became CEO and chair of the executive board of Randstad nv; he previously was a supervisory board member. Van ‘t Noordende spent most of his career in senior management and executive roles at Accenture. Most recently, he was group chief executive of the Products Operating Group, which grew to $12 billion from $6 billion under his leadership. Van ‘t Noordende is passionate about encouraging companies to improve their DE&I credentials and often speaks on the topic, including at a recent WEF panel about how organisations need to adapt to allow all employees to be their true selves at work.