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Quy joins Pedersen & Partners’ Dubai team

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Chris Quy as client partner within its Dubai team. Quy joins from international oil & gas recruiter Aldelia where he was recruitment director.

Leyton Orient sign Gagliardi as recruitment head

League Two football club Leyton Orient has appointed Roberto Gagliardi as head of recruitment. According to a club statement, Gagliardi, a former Leyton Orient goalkeeping coach, is returning to the club. He also previously worked as an international scout for Serie A football club AC Chievo Verona.

Hare and Smith join HR GO

High street recruiter HR GO has appointed Cindy Hare and Angela Smith as commercial directors. Hare was previously a sales director with the company, while Smith was managing director with commercial recruiter Office Angels. Hare is based in Bishop Stortford, while Smith is in London. Meanwhile Jo Anne Smith has been appointed as director for the firm’s Kent business while Scott Treacher is director of its driving division.

Cadd joins Capita as talent development manager

Capita Document & Information Services has appointed Andrea Cadd as talent development manager.

FINANCIALS: Randstad Q4 operating profit rises 18%

Netherlands-based global recruitment giant Randstad has seen Q4 growth in many of its operating locations, particularly Europe, though challenging conditions have held it back in emerging markets.

Game changers 2016

Welcome to the third annual showcase of Recruiter magazine’s Game Changers, featuring five products with the power and potential to radically alter the way we recruit. Sue Weekes looks at what’s behind them

Aldi creates 5,000 jobs in UK expansion drive

German grocery chain Aldi is creating 5,000 jobs as it opens more than 80 new stores across the UK this year, according to the Financial Times.