A recruitment firm specialising in the technology, life sciences, engineering and energy sectors has appointed Gary Elden, the former CEO of SThree PLC, as their new chairman.

Gary joined Amoria Bond in January to further strengthen the board鈥檚 ambition to grow its international footprint.

The Manchester-headquartered company currently has operations in the 海角视频, Netherlands, Germany and Singapore.

It聽 provides services in contract/freelance, management consultancy, permanent and executive-search with 800 professionals on client sites in over 30 countries.

Gary has nearly 30 years experience in the staffing industry. He joined SThree during its early years layer serving as company CEO for seven years.

During his tenure he grew SThree鈥檚 global headcount by 40 per cent, increased gross profit by 55 per cent, and doubled both turnover and profitability.

Amoria said Gary鈥檚 in-depth knowledge of international STEM聽 - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - markets will "significantly strengthen" the firm鈥檚 capabilities in these and other complimentary market sectors.

Gary said: 鈥淚鈥檝e been watching the rise of Amoria Bond with interest over the last few years, and have been really impressed by their success in establishing themselves as an international industry leader in specialist recruitment consultancy services.

鈥淭heir growth and financial results have been impressive from day one, and I look forward to working with the board as chairman to help them take the business through the next stages of growth.鈥

Ian Cross, managing director of Amoria Bond, added: 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Gary to his new position as chairman of the Amoria Bond Board.

"His plethora of experience in strategy and governance will perfectly complement and strengthen our Executive-Board and business capabilities.

鈥淚 am excited by the perspectives and impact he will bring as Amoria Bond continues on our strategic journey of international growth and profitability.鈥

David Etherington also joins Amoria Bond as a non-executive advisor to the board having worked within the staffing industry for more than 25 years.

Working with the Amoria Bond board as an operating partner, David will build upon the leadership coaching and development consultancy he鈥檚 been delivering to the company.