Former CEO and co-founder Toby Dixon becomes non-executive chairman alongside co-owner Lee Nania.

According to Marlin Green, Hanley, who most recently headed up recruitment giant Hays’ Swiss IT business, has been hired to drive the next phase of the firm’s success story as the company turns its focus to expanding its reach and physical presence across Europe.

Following the successful launch of Marlin Green’s first European office in Dusseldorf last year, the firm adds it is looking to further penetrate the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region and beyond. In the next two to four years, Marlin Green will open multiple European offices across the DACH region and Sweden.

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