International recruiter Harvey Nash has reported strong revenue growth for the year ended 31 January 2009.

Revenue for the period was £420.1m, while gross profit was £69.2m and operating profit was £10.4m.

UK revenue growth was up 12% which Harvey Nash says was achieved through leveraging a portfolio of services, while European revenues increased by 44% with a strong performance in Scandinavia.

Chief executive Albert Ellis says: “Our strategy of focusing on annuity revenue streams has put the group in a strong position at a time of uncertain market conditions. The excellent financial results for the year were the result of increased market share combined with a prudent approach to managing the business.”