We are delighted to announce that two of our leadership team at Impellam Group were named among the most influential leaders in the Staffing Industry Analysts 2024 Staffing 100 Europe list: Julia Robertson, our Group CEO and Simon Blockley, CEO Impellam UK and Europe.
Julia Robertson
Group CEO
Julia Robertson has been a prominent figure in the staffing industry since founding her own recruitment business in 1986. In 2024, she became CEO of HeadFirst Global when HeadFirst Group joined forces with Impellam to become one of the world’s largest STEM talent and MSPs. She has led Impellam Group since 1996, driving strategy and growth for more than 20 years. Looking forward, Robertson plans to leverage the combined strength and capability of the group’s well-known brands, people and distinctive technology to deliver market-leading, digitally enabled and differentiated solutions to customers across the world.
Simon Blockley
CEO, Impellam UK and Europe
After a five-year tenure as CEO of Impellam Global Managed Services, Simon Blockley assumed his current role in January. In 2023, Blockley led the organisation to 9.9% year-over-
year growth in revenue. His current focus is driving further portfolio growth through Impellam’s Integrated Workforce Solutions model, which offers a combination of workforce and STEM talent solutions expertise. One of Blockley’s passions is championing workplace inclusivity. As chair of the Employment Advisory Board for HM Prison Chelmsford, he helps prisoners transition from incarceration to rewarding careers.
About the SIA Staffing 100 Europe list
The Staffing 100 Europe list recognises those European staffing leaders whose significant accomplishments and vision are shaping the world of work.
It is a celebration of the industry’s top leaders shaping the future of recruitment.
