Zitko Group has announced the appointment of James Strickland as Non-Executive Director, which he began on 1st November.

Strickland brings a standout track record in recruitment M&A, strategic growth, and board-level advisory. He has worked with a range of high-performing organisations and is widely respected for helping niche engineering talent businesses scale with clarity, strong governance, and cultural alignment.

His appointment comes at a pivotal time for Zitko as the Group continues strengthening its specialist divisions, building the next stage of its long-term strategy as the leading supplier of fire and security talent internationally.

“Bringing James into the business now is a big step in strengthening the board for the growth we’re driving toward,” George Zitko, CEO & Founder, said. “He brings a fresh perspective, deep sector insight, and a proven ability to help organisations scale with purpose.”

“James brings exactly the kind of strategic oversight and operational understanding we need as we continue scaling,” Laura Raven, Managing Director, added. “His background in guiding businesses through complex growth phases will strengthen the structure behind everything we do — from delivery to process, performance and long-term capability.

“We’re excited to bring his experience into the fold as we level up the way we operate.”

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