Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays, has appointed Thomas Way as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.
Tom brings over two decades of recruitment experience to the role, most recently serving as Senior Managing Director for the UK, France, and Belgium at SThree, where he also sat on the executive committee. His career includes significant international leadership, notably establishing SThree’s life sciences division in the US and later overseeing its expansion across Europe.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tom to Hays,” said Dirk Hahn, CEO of Hays. “His extensive international experience, particularly within STEM industries, will be invaluable. Tom’s leadership will play a pivotal role in executing our global strategy across the UK&I, one of our largest and most strategically important markets. His expertise will help strengthen our market leading position, drive growth in our top-performing sectors, and support the development of our people as we continue to adapt to a rapidly changing world of work.”
Commenting on his appointment, Tom Way said: “I’m excited to join Hays at such a key time as we continue to partner with thousands of organisations across a wide range of sectors as they navigate the evolving talent landscape. I’m committed to upholding the elements that stood out for me at Hays – doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and society – and I look forward to working alongside our talented teams across the UK and Ireland to build on our strong foundations and drive future success.”
Tom will join the executive leadership team at Hays, bringing his strategic insight and global perspective to the Group’s senior leadership.
