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CEO Appointment
CEO Appointment.
About this update from Hays Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nSTRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL\nLEI code: 213800QC8AWD4BO8TH08\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24 August 2023\nHays plc\nCEO appointment\nHays plc (\"Hays\" or the \"Company\"), the leading global specialist recruitment company, today announces the appointment of Dirk Hahn as Chief Executive Officer (\"CEO\") with effect from 1 September 2023. This follows the announcement on 23 February 2023 that the Company had commenced a process to identify a successor to Alistair Cox.\nThe appointment follows a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process led by the Nomination Committee of the Board, considering both internal and external candidates.\nDirk is a long-standing member of the Hays Executive Board and is currently MD of Hays Germany and CEMEA (Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa), where he oversees around 5,500 employees. Having been with the Company for over 20 years, Dirk led the expansion of Hays' German business, which has grown to become the Company's largest business representing over 30% of Group net fees. During his tenure Dirk has held roles including CEO of Hays' GSCN (German speaking countries and Nordics) where he doubled profits, and Group Head of Strategy, as well as other senior positions internationally. In his early career at Hays, Dirk ran the Information Technology and Engineering sectors within Hays in Germany.\nAndrew Martin, Chair, commented:\n\"I am delighted to announce Dirk's appointment as Hays' next CEO. He was the standout candidate during our search process and brings extensive experience across the group, demonstrating exceptional leadership in international roles and building our German business into the success it is today. Dirk's strategic approach and deep internal and external relationships will enable Hays to continue executing on its growth plans, and I look forward to working closely with him in his new role.\nI would also like to thank Alistair for his leadership of the Company over the past 16 years. During his tenure he has devel...