Leading hybrid workforce solutions specialist Gibbs S3 has today announced the appointment of 20-year industry veteran Jacqueline Vasey as it expands to meet growing international demand.

Joining as Director of Talent Management Solutions for the EMEA Region, Jacqueline brings on board experience from senior leadership positions at firms including Morson, Air Energi and Hays. She has worked closely on the long-term strategic planning of some of the world’s largest blue chip brands in fields such as oil and gas, energy, telecoms and technology. Jacqueline will leverage her strategic prowess to enhance Gibbs S3’s EMEA operations

She joins Gibbs S3 as it celebrates its 10th year of business and sees record growth. UK revenue hit £41.58m in 2014, and is on track to reach GBP 46m this year. Global revenue has grown 38 per cent to reach £180m, and the US operations were recently ranked as the 17th largest staffing firm in the country by industry analysts SIA.

Gibbs S3 is Europe’s fastest growing IT Staffing, Business Change and Project Solutions company, with operations most recently expanding with the launch of a new offshore/onshore development centre in Lithuania.

Jacqueline comments: “The heart of this industry is all about people, and I believe that a personalised approach based on customer understanding is the most valuable thing a staffing firm can provide. Gibbs S3 has an emphasis on providing a quality, bespoke service in every aspect of their operations that really stands out.

“I look forward to leveraging my experience in long-term international strategy to help Gibbs S3 provide an even more innovative, high quality service across EMEA. We are creating three-to-five year roadmaps for all of our clients so that we can grow alongside them and share in their success.”

Gibbs S3 has pioneered a hybrid approach to workforce solutions by specialising in providing both high quality technology staffing solutions and project consultancy. The unique approach enables the firm to provide a single service to meet all workforce needs for sectors including financial services, pharmaceutical, FMCG, and oil and gas.

Farida Gibbs, Founder and CEO of Gibbs S3, adds: “Jacqueline has a track record in delivering incredible value to her employers and customers alike, from winning new contracts to growing and developing long-lasting relationships. Her wealth of experience in global strategy for our key industries will help us deliver powerful new services to our clients.”