A new specialist recruitment company has been launched in the East Midlands following the merger of two local businesses.
A deal between East Midlands based SHG Opportunity Management and Marque Executive Consulting of Derby has now been completed – paving the way for the formation of the new company, Optus Consulting Ltd.
The former SHG management team of John Smedley, Jonathan Heanaghan and Justin Weir have all become shareholders in the new company along with John McGallan who was Marque’s Managing Director.
Mr Smedley, who has become Managing Director of the new business, explained: “This has very much been a merger of choice. We have set out an ambitious vision and we believe that the combined expertise of the two former companies will provide an excellent basis for future growth.”
Optus – and its 15-strong team of dedicated staff – will have it headquarters at SHG’s former offices on Cliffe Hill, Stapleford. Mr Smedley explained: “We already have a significant client base right across the country and our aim is to provide a level of service which far exceeds the norm. The merger offers the chance to create a dynamic new business which can offer companies a complete, well-rounded and co-ordinated recruitment solution.”
SHG was originally launched in 1989 and developed a highly regarded range of contract and interim recruitment services in the automotive, engineering and manufacturing sectors whilst Marque has built a strong reputation for senior management executive search and selection.
Within the new management structure, John McGallan has become Optus’ new Chairman whilst Justin Weir will head up the firm’s contracts operations and Jonathan Heanaghan will concentrate on search and selection.
Mr McGallan said: “Our aim is to offer a highly value-added service and become the recruitment company of choice by building strong partnerships with a range of clients.”
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