Zitko Group has appointed James Strickland as Non-Executive Director. Strickland brings a strong track record in recruitment M&A, strategic growth, and board-level advisory having worked with a range of high-performing organisations. He is widely respected for helping niche engineering talent businesses scale with clarity, strong governance, and cultural alignment.
His appointment comes at a pivotal time for Zitko as the Group continues strengthening its specialist divisions, building the next stage of its long-term strategy as the leading supplier of fire and security talent internationally.
“Bringing James into the business now is a big step in strengthening the board for the growth we’re driving toward,” said George Zitko, CEO & Founder. “He brings a fresh perspective, deep sector insight, and a proven ability to help organisations scale with purpose.”
Laura Raven, Managing Director at Zitko added: “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. We’re excited to bring his experience into the fold as we level up the way we operate.”
“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,” said Strickland. “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.”
