APAC Issue Q1 2019

30 APAC / Issue Q1 2019 , Guidant Global Appoints Director to Drive Strategic Growth in Australian Market The move comes as the global leader in talent acquisition and managed workforce solutions continues to make progress in expanding and transforming its portfolio across international markets. The announcement follows PwC’s latest CEO Survey - which found that 71% of Australian business leaders feel that a lack of key skills is a threat to growth - with many facing barriers to building the required workforce because of limited insights into current workforce capability and future requirements. Guidant Global champions a better, more forward-thinking way of working and has a core philosophy of shifting the focus to people – the vibrant force that drives thriving businesses and creates energy and opportunity. With extensive experience in resourcing and managed service recruitment in Australia and Asia, Edmonds is well placed to lead the company’s strategic plans to deliver its global expertise in a way which is tailored to the local geographies. In fact, Impellam is no stranger to the region. As well as Guidant Global, group companies Comensura, Medacs Global Group and Carbon60 all have significant operations within Australasia and Guidant Global already operates in India, China, and Malaysia. Commenting on his appointment, Doug Edmonds, Director at Guidant Global, said: “Here in Australia, and indeed in wider Asia markets, there is a real need for Guidant’s collaborative, creative and agile approach to managed service recruitment. I Guidant Global, part of ImpellamGroup is delighted to announce that it has appointed Doug Edmonds as Director, APACwith a responsibility to drive future growth in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. look forward to reconnecting with the APAC market at a time when employers are seeking solutions around talent management - and in a capacity where I can deliver Guidant Global’s commitment to finding better ways of working.” Simon Blockley, CEO of Guidant Global, added: “This is a significant appointment for Guidant Global at a time when we are increasingly extending existing programmes into Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Opportunities in this region are vast, and I have no doubt that Doug’s extensive experience and passion makes him the best person to drive growth strategy across APAC markets.”