IT staffing provider ettain group named Trent Beekman as its new CEO. He replaces Jeff Harris, former CEO and ettain group co-founder, who became chairman.

Beekman most recently led Modis North America’s retail temporary staffing and permanent placement business. Modis is an IT and engineering staffing and solutions division of The Adecco Group. Beekman has been a leader within The Adecco Group’s North American finance and office organization for the past 15 years, most recently as senior VP — Eastern zone for the Accounting Principals, Ajilon and Parker+Lynch brands.

“Trent’s experience will lead ettain group through its next pivotal phase of growth,” Harris said. “His personal philosophies and vision strongly align with the values-driven, competitive, quality-based culture and company ettain group is.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, ettain group has eight offices in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and in Texas. It ranks No. 34 on Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2018 list of largest IT staffing companies with $137 million in 2017 US IT temporary staffing revenue.

Gerard Stewart Founder and Managing Partner Lisa Maxwell, who led the search and placement, announced Beekman’s new role.