Recruitment firm Randstad has appointed Brien Keegan to the position of Country Manager for New Zealand, reports guide2.co.nz.

Having worked within Randstad for almost nine years, Mr Keegan has most recently been responsible for product management and new product development across Randstad Asia Pacific in his capacity as Director of Business Concept Development.

Mr Keegan previously held a variety of roles at Randstad across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand; as well as Hong Kong.

His appointment was announced by Deb Loveridge, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, who stated: "At Randstad we have a global ambition to appoint 80% of our key roles from within our organisation and we are delighted to have someone with Brien’s depth of experience, company, and industry knowledge. With his appointment as Country Manager of New Zealand, Brien will lead the New Zealand team, ensuring Randstad continues to lead the HR services within that market."

Mr Keegan says that he is looking forward to drawing on his experience working in other markets to lead the New Zealand team: "With a strong New Zealand economy and a competitive labour market in which highly skilled and talented employees are increasingly hard to find, it is an exciting time to be leading the New Zealand team."