Staffing 100 Europe
The Staffing 100 Europe list recognizes those European staffing leaders whose significant accomplishments and vision are shaping the world of work.
James Reed CBE
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Class of 2024
James Reed’s career in staffing began in 1992 when he joined Reed, the recruitment company his father founded in 1960. At first, he headed up the operations team before becoming chief executive in 1997. He was appointed chairman in 2004. He is champion of the Big Give, a nonprofit digital platform born out of the Reed business that enables charities to raise funds for good causes. Recently, the Big Give raised £33 million for charity as part of its Christmas Challenge in December 2023. James Reed plans to continue to invest in Reed as a company. He is also chairman of the trustees of the Big Give and a trustee of the Reed Foundation.