Vedior has acquired a majority stake in Digby Morgan, a London-based specialist executive search, selection and human resources consultancy.

Digby chief executive John Maxted, who founded the company in 1988, said: “This is great news for all concerned and very much the beginning of a fantastic new chapter for our company. We shall continue to build our brand, our focus and our absolute commitment to offering both our staff the greatest possible environment in which to progress their career and our clients and candidates the highest possible levels of customer service, delivery and professionalism that they have come to expect from Digby Morgan.”

Zach Miles, chief executive of Amsterdam-based Vedior, said: “Digby Morgan complements our established HR International brand based in the UK and US. The Company’s executive level focus extends the breadth of our services in this important sector.”

Digby has a headcount of about 50 people. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.