Wakefield brings with him a wealth of senior management experience in the recruitment industry, as CEO at Cobalt Recruitment and most recently at multi-brand recruiter Kernel Global, where he was tasked with growing the international operations for two of its leading businesses, with a particular focus on the US, German and French markets.

He is currently the UK chair and a member of the global representative committee for The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). 

Wakefield’s entrance to the company signals an evolution of the leadership team at RBW Consulting. Emma Thorp, previously chief growth officer, has been appointed chief commercial officer (CCO) for EU and North America, while co-founders Richard Warren and Nick Rapley are to take a step back from their current CEO and president roles to focus more on their board responsibilities. Chairman Tim Perman continues in his role.

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