Former UK CEO Andrew Preston led GRI through a decade of intense growth, development and transformation, achieving record performance year over year while focusing on employee engagement. With 25-plus years’ staffing experience, Preston facilitated several successful M&A integrations — including the acquisition of GRI by Magnit (formerly Pro Unlimited) earlier this year — and consistently delivered double-digit earnings. With more than 120 clients, 3,750 agency partners and over £1 billion of annual recruitment spend in the UK, GRI remains focused on software and staffing solutions for its clients. Preston is an advisor in the human capital space and continues charity work for organisations that serve children and people with disabilities.

Staffing 100 Europe | 2022