Multi-sector recruiter Aspire Global Network has seen a 66% increase in net fee income (NFI) to £8.46m for the year ending 30 April 2011 (up from £5.1m for the previous year).

The group, which comprises five specialist recruitment brands (pfj, The Graduate Recruitment Company, RPCushing, Periscope and Sydney-based ICUR), saw turnover rise to £11.8m, from £8m last year.

AGN chairman Paul Farrer says: “All sectors and brands of the network were over target. When times were tough we invested in acquisitions, infrastructure and –most importantly – people. It was a wise investment. All the indicators are positive and we opening a new office in Singapore.”