Announcement

27.05.08

Hammond has become a division of the innovative and ambitious business services company, Rise Group. Backed by Murray Capital, the private equity arm of Murray International Holdings, Rise offers specialized recruitment services in contact centre, hospitality & catering and executive recruitment. Rise Group founder and managing director, Gregor Campbell, said the acquisition represented a major strengthening of the company’s rapidly-growing business in Scotland. He said: “The acquisition of Hammond is a first class result for both businesses, bringing together a formidable body of expertise in complementary areas of endeavour. We are convinced we can significantly increase Hammond’s market share through targeted investment to support even greater success.”

Underlining the strength of Hammond’s reputation in the key sectors where it operates – and its potent performance as an established team – the Hammond brand will be fully maintained in the new combined organization.

Roddy Hammond, who launched Hammond in 1997, said: “When I met Gregor Campbell two years ago, I realized that Hammond would be a great fit for Rise’s growth strategy. Becoming part of a highly successful privately-owned international group will give us a platform for increasing our market footprint significantly while benefiting in a variety of ways from the input of our new colleagues.”

“These are exciting times to be part of our Group,” said Mr. Campbell. “We will continue to grow through acquiring strong businesses which add value and offer synergy with our Group and will continue hiring experienced consultants and teams whose values and ambitions fit our own.”

For more information, please visit www.risegroup.co.uk