New Global CEO, Seb O’Connell announced for Org Group of Companies – Morgan McKinley, Abtran and Org
Global Investment Holdings, the group holding company for global talent services firm Morgan McKinley, business process managed services company Abtran, and advisory firm Org, has announced Seb O’Connell as Group Chief Executive Officer. He will take up his appointment on 2nd March.
The Group employs 3,000 people worldwide and combined annual revenues of €350 million in 2022. By advising clients, resourcing their operations and delivering managed solutions to complex issues, the Group connects specialist talent with leading employers across multiple disciplines, industries and geographies.
Seb O’Connell’s appointment was announced and warmly welcomed by current Group CEO Ger Fitzgerald who will have a continuing involvement in the business. Ger will also remain as Board Director.
Seb O’Connell is an acknowledged global industry leader in talent and managed services, having served most recently as President for Global Markets at Cielo where he has worked for eight years. Prior to this he was a Managing Director, and member of the global leadership team, of global talent company Randstad Sourceright, and formerly Sales & Marketing Director of Spring Group PLC (acquired by Adecco in 2009), among other senior management roles throughout his career.
The Group has been on a successful transformation journey over the past three years changing from a predominantly professional staffing business to a broader based professional services business offering advisory, talent services and managed services.
Targeting future revenues of €1 billion by 2030, the Group intends to further expand its global presence bringing a next generation of services to fuel further international success in partnership with its clients and talent throughout the world. The Group has seen significant growth in the APAC and EMEA regions supported by growing delivery centres in India, Ireland and the Philippines, underpinned by new technology platforms.
Current Group CEO Ger Fitzgerald said, “Seb is an energetic leader with an inherent understanding of our industry and who shares our vision for international growth built on transformative service delivery for our clients. I’m delighted to welcome him to our senior leadership team and to pass the baton to him as group CEO for our next phase of development. This reflects our intention to further expand our worldwide presence. I’m looking forward to playing an active role in the business and continuing as a board member supporting Seb and his leadership team.”
Pat Fitzgerald, Group Executive Chairman said, “Building on the significant success of the group over recent years under Ger’s leadership, Seb’s knowledge and experience of the global talent and managed services industry will further support our evolution. I’m excited to be working with Ger and the rest of the board to support Seb and his executive team on the next stage of our exciting journey.”
Incoming Group CEO, Seb O’Connell said, “The Org group of companies has a great international reputation and track record of achievement, established over 30 years. The Group has a clear and exciting vision for the market and the future of our industry. A vision with clearly defined solutions we can bring to bear, creating further strategic value for clients, built on the acumen and skills of our management and people. I’m excited by the opportunity to lead the energy and ambition of our team towards further global growth and success in the years to come.”
