Kelly Services Singapore Appoints Industry Veteran to Tap New Growth Opportunities in the Skilled Professional, Technical and Mid-Management Sectors in Singapore
Singapore, 27 July 2009 – Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 company and world leader in human resources solutions and workforce management services, has appointed industry veteran Mark Sparrow as Head of Kelly Professional & Technical (PT) in Singapore.
Mr Sparrow, 38, has accumulated a wealth of knowledge from global experiences, and is familiar with the Singapore human resources industry, having worked here since 2006.
In his new role, he will be responsible for expanding Kelly Services’ business services in Singapore, in particular to take advantage of the growing demand for skilled professional, technical and mid-management sectors in Singapore.
In line with Kelly Services Singapore’s strategy and vision, Mr Sparrow will be leading and driving the growth of its PT businesses, which include Kelly Selection, Kelly Scientific Resources (KSR), Kelly IT Resources (KITR), and Kelly Engineering Resources (KER).
Prior to his new appointment, he was the Country Manager of Hudson Singapore and held senior management positions with other leading global recruitment organizations. He is not new to Kelly Services as he once served as a consultant at its London office from July 1994 to Feb 1996.
“I’m very excited at the opportunity to work with Kelly Services again. As Head of PT, my focus will be to help it grow the professional, technical and mid-management talent sectors, and to help our clients manage their talent needs more efficiently and effectively in anticipation of the expected global economic recovery,” said Mr. Sparrow.
In welcoming Mr. Sparrow to the Singapore management team, Dhirendra Shantilal, Senior Vice President-Asia Pacific, Kelly Services said, “The business sentiment in Asia is improving but there remains a talent shortage in the professional, technical and mid-management space. Therefore, it will be critical to find innovative solutions to meet the demand for professional and technical expertise and prepare for the market recovery.
As the Singapore economy continues to create high value-added jobs, there is also the challenge of preparing and nurturing talent to prepare them for a new generation of jobs in growth sectors such as oil & gas, bio-pharmaceutical and clean energy. With Mark’s strong track record and extensive expertise in the recruitment industry, we will be well-positioned to tap on the growing opportunities.”
Melissa Norman, Vice President and Country General Manager, Kelly Services Singapore and Malaysia said, “We are delighted to have Mark join our team. His extensive experience and knowledge in the global human resource landscape will be an asset to us.
Mark’s appointment will be able to help the company chart fresh strategies to drive sales and business growth, achieve operational excellence and maintain effective employee relations in all areas of the employment relationship in the PT space.”