Multi-sector recruiter Kellan Group has confirmed the appointment of Ross Eades as its new group chief executive. Recruiter reported yesterday (15 April) that Eades was to leave his CEO post at IT recruiter InterQuest with immediate effect.

Eades will take up his new post at Kellan from 20 April.

Eades began his career in IT recruitment in 1988 with Hunterskil and is a former chief executive of MPS Group International, a group of IT and professional services recruitment companies, which included such brands as Modis and Badenoch & Clark.

The Kellan Group includes hospitality recruiter Berkeley Scott, RK Accountancy, RK Search, RK Supply Chain, Quantica Search & Selection, Quantica Technology and Robinson Keane.

Commenting on Eades’ appointment, John Bowmer and Tony Reeves, co-chairmen of Kellan Group, says: “Ross Eades has led companies through challenging times in the industry and he is an excellent choice of chief executive for the Kellan Group to weather current difficult markets and strengthen the overall position of the group in the marketplace.”