A specialist engineering and technology recruitment solutions business has announced the appointment of Kevin Freeguard as its new CEO, effective from 1st October 2018.
Kevin Freeguard joins the company with an impressive background, having most recently served as Managing Director of UK and Ireland at Verifone Systems Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this role, Freeguard was the Managing Director of the solutions division at De La Rue plc.
Commenting on his new role, Freeguard stated, “I am delighted to be joining at this time. The sourcing of talent is a critical and growing focus for all businesses. The company’s expertise in providing complete talent solutions both in the UK and internationally positions it well for the future. I am looking forward to developing the business further with the Board and the rest of the team.”
Chairman Patrick Shanley also expressed his satisfaction with the appointment, saying, “After an extensive search process, we are extremely pleased that Kevin is joining us as CEO. Kevin is an experienced international executive who has successfully led businesses across a number of sectors in his career, including technology, manufacturing, financial services and outsourcing. He has a strong track record of business transformation, a proven ability to drive change and deliver value creation.”
Kevin Freeguard’s appointment as CEO marks a significant step forward for the business, as his extensive experience and expertise are expected to drive further growth and success.