Michael Page International Appoints New Regional Managing Director In North America
NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- Michael Page International (LSE: MPI), the world's leading recruitment consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Vickers to the post of Regional Managing Director of North America. Most recently the Regional Managing Director for Page Personnel Finance and Michael Page Finance in the UK, Richard is returning to North America after having previously been a Managing Director for Michael Page US from 2006-2008.
For over 17 years Richard has played a key role in shaping and growing Michael Page both in the UK and North America. Having ascended from the ranks of consultant through to this most recent post, Richard has been instrumental in making Michael Page the global recruitment powerhouse it is today.
"I'm honored and excited to be returning to North America to lead our offices here, and I look forward to working with the exceptional teams and leadership already established," said Vickers. "For over 30 years, Michael Page has been the industry gold standard in recruitment. With our specialized recruiting approach, which highlights salaried, specialized consultants and solution-oriented focuses, we are the world's best recruiting firm. With these tools and our enormous breadth and depth of experience, the growth potential in the US and Canada is outstanding. North America is the largest market in the world, and we need to seize on this opportunity and really take our brand to the next level here."
"Richard has proven himself as a successful leader in this company, and I am eager to see what he accomplishes for us in North America," adds Steve Ingham, Global CEO of Michael Page. "We have an unprecedented opportunity for growth here in this region, and I anticipate Richard to be instrumental in that growth."
Michael Page and Page Personnel consultants offer both clients and candidates a highly specialized, tailored approach to recruitment. Consultants are salaried, as opposed to commission-based, which fosters a more collaborative team environment. Each consultant is an expert in his/her respective industry, allowing them to provide unparalleled insight into the needs and requirements of the positions they fill.
About Michael Page International
Michael Page International is a world-leading recruitment firm that provides specialist recruitment services for a broad range of clients from large corporations right through to small enterprises. Michael Page in the US is comprised of Coleridge & Valmore, our Executive Search arm, Michael Page, our mid to senior level search division and Page Personnel, our Specialized Staffing division. With a headcount over 5,500, in 162 offices across 34 countries, employees globally share the same philosophy of organic growth and experience to develop and maintain an industry leading service.
Michael Page US specializes in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract and temporary positions with clients in key disciplines: Finance & Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Legal, Human Resources, Procurement & Supply Chain, Oil & Gas, Information Technology, Sales & Marketing and Executive Search.
SOURCE Michael Page International
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