Prominence, one of the largest and longest-established global Recruitment Marketing Agencies, has been sold for an undisclosed figure, to industry marketing veteran, Tom Burkinshaw.
Tom will join existing MD, Amber Loach, who has been instrumental in leading Prominence and the global teams in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the United Kingdom, to deliver the marketing expertise that Prominence customers know and love.
The acquisition and ongoing investment will open a new chapter of innovation for Prominence customers in all regions, by building on the already established marketing offerings, plus introducing newer services across MarTech and AI.
Tom Burkinshaw commented: “Having known Prominence for some time, I am thrilled to now be part of such an innovative business. When the opportunity of acquiring Prominence came about, it was an easy decision. Its outstanding reputation and proven ability to deliver top-tier marketing solutions for recruitment firms looking to scale efficiently aligned perfectly with my experience. Our aim is to build on this strong foundation and drive even greater success and growth for both Prominence and its clients. I’m excited to achieve this alongside Amber Loach, who will continue her role as Managing Director.”
Prominence MD, Amber Loach, commented: “Building Prominence over the years with Chris has been an extraordinary journey, his vision and leadership have been instrumental in making Prominence what it is today. As we move to this next chapter, I’m confident Tom’s expertise and values perfectly align with Prominence and I couldn’t be more excited to work closely with him to take the business to the next level.”
Prominence Founder, Chris South, added: “After a fantastic 10 years building Prominence from the grass-roots idea of an outsourced marketing service, to what it is today, Scott and I decided that it is now time to hand over to a new leader who can provide the singular focus needed to propel Prominence through the next 10 years. Tom is the ideal person to do this. His deep understanding of the recruitment sector, along with his vision for the future, align perfectly with the business’s core values. I am confident that under his leadership, Prominence will continue to thrive and innovate. Thank you to Scott, Amber and all Prominence employees and customers, current and past, who have made the business what it is today.”
