James Hone

Founder and CEO, Bluefin Resources Group

James is a highly experienced business leader and entrepreneur. He established Bluefin Resources in 2003 and has been fortunate enough to work with some of the most incredible people in the industry; together they have built one of Australia’s most respected and successful recruitment companies. In addition James holds Director and board appointments with Albacore Consulting, Jigsaw Talent Management, HorizonOne, Kinetic Recruitment and Outsourcing Oceania.

Speaker Sessions

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

The Ever-Evolving Recruitment M&A Landscape and What It Means for Your Business in 2022

Despite an unprecedented economic environment, M&A transactions are still taking place, and with increased optimism for 2022, all eyes are on agencies’ exit strategies. How will the deal landscape evolve this year, and how have transaction multiples been affected by the pandemic? For highly acquisitive companies, what are some key planning considerations, and what are some key challenges and pitfalls to consider in pathing a profitable exit? Join Paul Masters, Managing Partner of Sovereign Private as he convenes a panel of esteemed leaders who can discuss their experiences with and projections for recruitment M&A.