– UK, London – Robert Walters plc (LON: RWA), the leading international recruitment group, today announced the appointment of Toby Fowlston to its Board of Directors as CEO Designate, effective on 27 April 2023, to succeed Rob Walters who will retire as CEO and from the Board at the next AGM.
“The Board looks forward to working closely with Toby and is excited to see the Group continue its growth story with him at the helm,” said Board Chairman, Leslie Van de Walle.
About Toby Fowlston
Toby Fowlston has spent most of his career with the Group. He joined as a consultant in London in 1999 and has since held senior positions leading the Group’s recruitment operations in both the UK and Asia Pacific, the Group’s largest and most profitable region.
Having worked his way up from consultant to managing the Group’s London recruitment business, Toby transferred to Singapore, heading up operations in Singapore and South East Asia for five years before being promoted to CEO Asia Pacific, a role he held for two years. Toby transferred back to London in early 2021 and has since been working closely with Robert and the Board in the role of CEO for the Group’s global recruitment brands of Robert Walters and Walters People.
Toby Fowlston said: “After 23 years with the Group, it’s an absolute privilege to be appointed as the next CEO. I know first-hand what an incredible business this is and the opportunity we have to continue to lead the sector and drive further sustained and profitable growth. I would like to personally thank Rob for his support and guidance over the years and I know he will remain a valuable advisor to me in the future and a fabulous brand ambassador for the Group.”
About Robert Walters Group
The Robert Walters Group is a market-leading international specialist professional recruitment group. With over 4,300 staff spanning 31 countries, we deliver specialist recruitment consultancy, staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services across the globe. We match highly skilled professionals to permanent, contract, and interim roles across the disciplines of accountancy & finance, banking, engineering, HR, healthcare, technology, legal, sales, marketing, secretarial & support, and supply chain, logistics & procurement. Our client base ranges from the world’s leading blue-chip corporates and financial services organizations to SMEs and start-ups.
For more information: https://www.robertwaltersgroup.com/
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