Hudson Highland Group has announced that Christine Raynaud, Hudson/Europe president and chief executive office is leaving the company and Hudson chairman and CEO Jon Chait will assume leadership responsibility for the company’s European operations on an interim basis, effective immediately.

“Christine made significant contributions to our business during her tenure here, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours,” Chait said. “We expect to reach an amicable separation agreement with her.”

Raynaud had led Hudson in Europe since April 2004. She assumed the CEO for UK and Ireland’s role in January 2009, following the departure of Andy Rogerson, who stepped down for personal reasons.