Impellam Group, GMS Portfolio CEO, Simon Blockley recognised again as a staffing industry leader

Simon Blockley, Portfolio CEO of Global Managed Services at Impellam Group, which includes the Guidant Global brand, has been named on the 2022 Staffing 100 Europe list compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

This is the sixth consecutive year that Blockley has been included in the list, which recognises staffing industry leaders including CEOs, entrepreneurs, technologists, operations specialists and innovators, who’ve moved the European recruitment industry forward over the last 12 months.

Simon is joined on the 2022 prestigious list by fellow Impellam Group colleagues Tim Briant CFO and Board Member, David Gettins Managing Director, Lorien and Julia Robertson CEO of Impellam Group.

“A devastating pandemic, war in Ukraine and a volatile economic environment have presented the European staffing market with an uncertain environment and what would seem to be insurmountable odds. The Staffing 100 Europe lists individuals who boldly faced those obstacles and achieved global success,” said Subadhra Sriram, SIA’s editor and publisher, media products. “A hearty congratulations to the 2022 honourees. Thank you for leading the way during uncertain times, providing opportunities for talent and employers as well as making a meaningful difference in your global communities.”

Speaking of his inclusion on the 2022 list, Simon commented:

“To be recognised this way for the 6th year by SIA, is a huge honour –I’d like to share the accolade with the entire team working across our Impellam Group GMS portfolio and thank them for their unwavering and inspiring commitment to our Better Way purpose."

“Our passion for collaboration, inventiveness and agile thinking drives every one of us, every day to deliver the best possible workforce management solutions, helpings our clients find the best contingent and permanent talent. We challenge ourselves to do business in the best possible way, every time. That’s the secret to our continuous success.”