Zitko Group has announced the appointment of James Strickland as a Non-Executive Director, set to commence on the 1st of November. Strickland brings extensive experience in recruitment mergers and acquisitions, strategic growth, and board-level advising.
His expertise is recognized across various high-performance organizations, especially in aiding niche engineering talent firms to expand with proper governance and cultural integration.
Strengthening the Board for Growth
James Strickland's appointment occurs during a strategic expansion phase for Zitko, as the group aims to reinforce its specialist divisions and build upon its long-term strategy as a chief provider of fire and security talent on a global scale.
The group aims to reinforce its specialist divisions and build upon its long-term strategy as a chief provider
George Zitko, CEO and Founder, remarked, “Bringing James into the business now is a big step in strengthening the board for the growth we’re driving toward. He brings a fresh perspective, deep sector insight, and a proven ability to help organizations scale with purpose.”
Managing Director Laura Raven expressed, “James brings exactly the kind of strategic oversight and operational understanding we need as we continue scaling. His background in guiding businesses through complex growth phases will strengthen the structure behind everything we do — from delivery to process, performance and long-term capability. We’re excited to bring his experience into the fold as we level up the way we operate.”
M&A and Investment Environments
James Strickland's expertise also extends to mergers, acquisitions, and investment arenas, crucial for Zitko as it expands globally. Commercial Director Dave Geddes stated, “As we expand our global partnerships and deepen our relationships across the security industry, having James on board gives us another layer of strategic firepower."
He added, "His experience in M&A and investment environments will help us position Zitko for bigger opportunities internationally while staying true to the way we work. It’s a strong addition at exactly the right time.”
Exciting Growth Path
James Strickland shared his enthusiasm about joining Zitko Group, saying, “I am delighted to have been selected to join Zitko Group as their Non-Executive Director, the company is on a very exciting growth path in a niche sector that is truly exciting. The experienced team, technology stack and offering to clients is a big differentiator and provides their customers with the very best in staffing solutions. I very much look forward to adding to this and making a difference in the next phase of growth.”
Nanette Cleghorn, Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder, expressed her anticipation of Strickland's contributions, noting, “I am looking forward to working with James in the next phase of growth and welcoming his input and experience.”
