Zitko Group has announced the appointment of James Strickland as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1st November. With a notable background in recruitment mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic growth, and board-level advisory, Strickland is expected to contribute significantly to the company's operations.
He has been acknowledged for his expertise in supporting niche engineering talent businesses to grow efficiently with strong governance and cultural alignment.
Strengthening the board for strategic growth
This appointment comes at a significant time as Zitko Group continues to enhance its specialist divisions and solidifies its strategy to be a leader in providing fire and security professionals on an international scale.
George Zitko, CEO & Founder, stated, "Bringing James into the business now is a big step in strengthening the board for the growth we’re driving toward. He brings a fresh perspective, deep sector insight, and a proven ability to help organisations scale with purpose.”
M&A and investment expertise
James Strickland's vast venture in M&A and asset domains is seen as strategic to Zitko's expansion
James Strickland's extensive experience in M&A and investment environments is seen as strategic to Zitko's expansion ambitions.
Dave Geddes, Commercial Director, remarked, "As we expand our global partnerships and deepen our relationships across the security industry, having James on board gives us another layer of strategic firepower. His experience will help us position Zitko for bigger opportunities internationally while staying true to the way we work. It’s a strong addition at exactly the right time.”
Anticipated contributions and future outlook
The addition of Strickland is welcomed by the leadership team at Zitko Group. Laura Raven, Managing Director, emphasised, "James brings exactly the kind of strategic oversight and operational understanding we need as we continue scaling."
"His background in guiding businesses through complex growth phases will strengthen the structure behind everything we do—from delivery to process, performance, and long-term capability.”
An exciting trajectory for growth
Expressing his enthusiasm, James Strickland commented, "I am delighted to have been selected to join Zitko Group as their Non-Executive Director. The company is on a very exciting growth path in a niche sector that is truly exciting. The experienced team, technology stack, and offering to clients is a big differentiator and provides their customers with the very best in staffing solutions. I very much look forward to adding to this and making a difference in the next phase of growth.”
Nanette Cleghorn, Executive Assistant to the CEO & Founder, also shared her anticipation, stating, "I am looking forward to working with James in the next phase of growth and welcoming his input and experience.”
