Gi Group Staffing UK & Ireland has appointed a new Managing Director, promoting a senior leader who has served the business for more than a decade. Former Senior Operations Director Andy Carpenter steps into the role of Managing Director at the specialist HR and recruitment business, which through its parent company Gi Group Holding delivers a comprehensive suite of workforce solutions to more than 25,000 companies worldwide.
Chief Regional Officer & Country Manager, Paulo Canoa, said: “A new chapter for Gi Group begins as we appoint Andy Carpenter as UK Managing Director of our staffing division. Andy has been with the business for more than 10 years and is exceptionally well placed to take on this responsibility alongside his current role, bringing deep industry knowledge and extensive experience leading both our branch network and the SMS division.”
Andy Carpenter said: “It’s an honour to take on the responsibility of leading the business forward as we face one of the most challenging labour markets in recent history. I’d like to thank the leadership team at Gi Group for the opportunity and their ongoing guidance and support as we navigate an unpredictable and evolving economic landscape.”
Gi Group is one of the UK’s largest recruitment and HR specialists, supporting customers and candidates across a wide range of sectors including engineering, logistics, manufacturing and driving.
Gi Group UK is headquartered in Chesterfield in the Midlands. Parented by Gi Group Holding, Gi Group UK employs close to 240 people and in 2025 is proud to serve more than 1800 clients, providing a full suite of staffing and recruitment services in partnership with its sister brands INTOO, Marks Sattin and Grafton.
