Maurizio Uboldi
Head of M&A, GI Group
Maurizio has been in charge of the international development of Gi Group since 2007, taking on the role of Head of International Business and from 2019 of Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. Prior to this, he was an international entrepreneur who covered several top management positions in many countries around the world including Brazil, China and Eastern Europe. Maurizio has an economics degree from Bocconi University and he is a member of Alumni London Business School.
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The Evolving Recruitment M&A Landscape and Preparing for Your Next Move
Despite an unprecedented economic environment, there were 65 publicly announced recruitment industry transactions in Europe in 2021, up from 52 in 2020, according to a report from SIA. The first half of 2022 kept up this momentum, with 18 transactions (compared to 19 during the same period in 2021), and private equity interest in the sector is currently at a high level, with 39% of UK deals involving PE investment, according to a report from BDO UK. What’s behind the deal landscape this year, and what drives a successful acquisition? For highly acquisitive companies, what are some key opportunities and pitfalls to consider in planning a transaction? Join us for a discussion with esteemed industry leaders who can discuss their experiences with and projections for recruitment M&A in 2023 and beyond.