We all had to start somewhere
Our management team is made up of some of the best, brightest and most experienced individuals in the industry.
Having worked their way up the career ladder, the senior management team members at Ajilon recognise the unique challenges facing the industries we’re working with, which enables them to fully understand, and react to, the needs of the clients and candidates we serve.
Peter Searle, Chief Executive Officer
Peter Searle was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Adecco Group UK&I in October 2009. Prior to his, Peter held the role of Chief Executive Officer for Spring Group plc since October 2006.
He initially joined Yellow Pages in a marketing capacity and later moved into field sales and sales management, before becoming involved in the recruitment industry. To date, he has spent 19 years working in recruitment, 12 of which were with Computer People.
Whilst Peter worked in the capacity of Managing Director of the Delphi Group in 1999, the company was bought by Adecco. He took on responsibility for the Group’s professional services offices in Europe and Asia-Pacific under the brand name of Ajilon; his remit covering 16 countries with a combined turnover of almost £1 billion.
In 2005, Peter became the Chief Executive of Adecco UK. His role encompassed a number of brands, including Office Angels, Jonathan Wren and Roevin Engineering, and covered the General Staffing, IT, Engineering, Finance and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. As Chief Executive, Peter held responsibility for 320 offices, 3,700 employees, 57,000 temporary staff and sub-contractors, and a turnover of £1.2 billion.
Peter holds a degree in business and marketing.
Nick Dettmar, Managing Director, Professional Staffing and Engineering
Nick Dettmar was appointed Managing Director of Professional Staffing and Engineering in October 2009. Prior to this, Nick held the role of Managing Director for IT recruitment specialists Computer People since June 2007 and more recently took over responsibility for all Adecco Group UK&I professional staffing, working with Roevin and Ajilon.
Nick joined the Computer People team in 1996 as a graduate trainee, progressing through the ranks of contract sales consultant to branch and regional management. He has a strong depth of experience, dedication and a proven track record in recruitment.
Nick holds a BA (Hons) in Marketing from Teesside University and is currently studying for an Executive MBA at Birmingham University.