Randstad Group Announces Several Appointments Across US and EMEA Businesses
Global talent solutions provider Randstad Sourceright announced the appointment of current EMEA Managing Director Michael Smith to Global CEO of Randstad Sourceright. Smith will assume the duties of current CEO Rebecca Henderson, effective January 1, 2021.
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Smith has 15 years of experience in the talent acquisition industry, working in operational and leadership roles across Europe and the Asia Pacific region. He currently manages the dual responsibilities of leading Randstad Sourceright EMEA and the Randstad UK operating company out of his post in Amsterdam.
Henderson will oversee the transition as CEO of Randstad Sourceright until the end of the year, at which point Smith will relocate to the U.S. and will report directly to Henderson. Henderson will continue to serve as CEO of Randstad Global Businesses and Randstad Executive Board Member.
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“We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael as our new global CEO,” said Henderson. “Michael has been an asset to our organization since the beginning of his career. He has consistently looked for ways to strengthen our culture of innovation and learning, has led and developed teams across diverse cultural backgrounds, and has elevated growth opportunities across the Randstad Group. I am excited to see where he takes Randstad Sourceright and can’t wait to welcome him to his new role.”
In his role as CEO, Smith will continue to elevate Randstad Sourceright’s customer value propositions, seek out ongoing areas for differentiation and embed change through investment in business transformation technology.
“Working with Randstad for the past decade, I have the great privilege of working every day with the most capable people in the talent industry…people who help make our organization the success that it is today,” said Smith. “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve as the next global CEO and excited to take on the challenges that this role will bring. I look forward to continuing to work with our teams across the world to create an even more customer-centric business, and deliver a stand-out experience for our clients and employees.”
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