Pure Search Strengthens European Business With Acquisition of Correlate Search
LONDON, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Pure Search, a leading international search and selection firm, today announced it has acquired Correlate Search UK, a specialist financial markets head-hunter.
The acquisition marks the launch of a new division for Pure in the UK and is a continuation of Pure's overall strategy to expand in relevant fields both in Europe and internationally.
"The Correlate team are recognised as the City's most capable head-hunters in their space and this acquisition underlines our determination as a group to grow" said Chris Nelson, co-founder of Pure.
"Correlate's governance and front office practice is extremely well established in the UK and Pure has a similar reputation and offering in Asia. These new business lines also complement Pure's existing practice areas of tax, finance, legal, and corporate finance & private equity, enabling us to expand our service offering in Europe. "
The new division, which will continue to trade as Correlate Search, will be managed by Gavin Bonnet (Head of BMC/ governance recruitment), and Simon Head (Head of global markets/ front office recruitment). They are joined by Matthew Hutchin, James Gardner, Stafford Bent and Kumar Gidvani to focus on compliance, equities and CFO/COO functions respectively.
Charles Ferguson, co-founder of Pure said "We are excited to be further strengthening our first-rate senior management team with the addition of Gavin and Simon, and to be able to offer an enhanced service which benefits our clients and candidates internationally."
Notes to editors:
About Pure Search:
Pure Search is a multi-disciplinary search and selection firm, with offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Founded in 1997, Pure specialises in Tax, Legal, Finance, Corporate Finance & Private Equity senior leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
About Correlate Search:
Correlate Search is a specialist financial markets head-hunter that works with a select number of banks, hedge funds, asset managers and insurance companies in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
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