Hays plc has announced today that Anthony Kirby and Helen Cunningham will become independent non-executive directors of Hays, respectively

The chair of Hays, Andrew Martin, commented on the appointments, saying that he was thrilled to have Helen and Anthony join Hays. Helen serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Inchcape and provides the Board with a wealth of functional HR knowledge. Anthony has held positions as Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Chief HR Officer before taking on the job of Chief Executive Officer, UK and Europe at Serco Group plc. He expressed confidence that Helen and Anthony will bring substantial value to the Board and expressed excitement about their arrival.

Helen said, He was honored to join the Hays plc board. Hays is an excellent company that contributes significantly to the success of international companies by providing the best talent and recruitment solutions in the market.

Anthony expressed his happiness at being chosen by the Nomination Committee to become a member of the Board. It is an amazing company with solid roots, enormous potential, and an unmatched global reach. Over the upcoming years, he was eager to positively impact the Board and the larger business.