Contracts/Deals: Initio’s Longbridge acquires Contact and King & Toben

13 September 2012

Initio International, the group owning recruitment consultancy Longbridge, has announced the acquisition of legal, secretarial and PA recruiter King & Toben and generalist recruiter Contact Rec

Initio International, the group owning recruitment consultancy Longbridge, has announced the acquisition of legal, secretarial and PA recruiter King & Toben and generalist recruiter Contact Recruitment.

Both businesses will now operate under the Longbridge brand.

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