Apprentice to boardroom recruitment solutions specialists Nicholas Associates Group (NAG) has promoted Chris Myers to group IT director.
In 2022, NAG announced a number of acquisitions alongside its intention to float on The Alternative Investment Market (AiM). The appointment of a group IT director further strengthens the management team and is intended to ensure delivery of the long term IT strategy.
Chris, who lives in Sheffield, has over 25 years’ experience of working in IT, beginning as an apprentice and working through various technical roles and into management. He joined NAG 13 years ago working for the Stafforce brand and since then he has held various roles including head of IT and head of shared services.
In his new role, Chris will develop and oversee the implementation of the long term IT strategy and future IT strategic projects which also involves managing a team of front line IT support technicians, system specialists, and outsourced IT partners for Cloud hosting, telephony and IT helpdesk services.
The group HQ is in Rotherham. Bruce Allen, financial director, NAG, said: “Our sector is highly competitive and IT is a vital key differentiator. In today’s digital world, IT has the ability to add value and strengthen client relationships by improving all user experiences. Chris has proven that he has the leadership, managerial and technical skills required to implement the IT roadmap we have developed for the group as we integrate platforms and new businesses across our portfolio of brands.”
Chris added: “NAG trusts and values all its employees and being promoted to this key role demonstrates the confidence the board has in me to deliver the IT strategy we need to underpin NAGs long term ambitions.”
Other brands within the Nicholas Associates Group include, Aristotle Partnerships, Stafforce, Ashley Kate HR & Finance, Apprentice Employment Agency, Erango, Mainboard, Olano, RedRock and Syntax. The combined group now boasts a turnover of £125m and a network of more than 33 offices and branches across the UK.