Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
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12 November 2026
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Robert Walters plc (“the Company” or “the Group”), the global talent solutions business, today announces the appointment of Oliver Callaghan as Group Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Executive Director, following a thorough search and selection process. Oliver’s appointment as CFO, and to the Company’s Board, is effective immediately.
Oliver joined Robert Walters in 2024 as chief financial officer for recruitment outsourcing and has played a key role in its turnaround and return to growth, as well as leading finance across several international markets. Prior to joining Robert Walters, Oliver served as chief financial officer of IOP Publishing Ltd, an international publisher, for over eight years. His experience spans financial stewardship, capital allocation, technology-enabled business transformation and wider business operations leadership. Oliver qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) in 2005.
Jonathan Solesbury, the Group’s Interim CFO and with whom Oliver has worked closely for several months, will remain with the business for a period as a strategic advisor to ensure a smooth transition and handover process, and as the Company closes its financial year.
Leslie Van de Walle, Board Chair, commented:
“On behalf of the Board, I want to congratulate Oliver on his appointment. He has already made a significant contribution in his time with Robert Walters, and I know his strong leadership experience gained outside of the talent solutions industry will be very valuable to the Board and the wider business.”
Toby Fowlston, CEO, commented:
“I am delighted that Oliver has been appointed as Group CFO. His broad finance leadership experience has supported the turnaround in recruitment outsourcing, and more recently I have really benefited from the perspective he brings as part of my leadership team. I look forward to working even more closely together as we continue our actions under the disciplined entrepreneurialism programme.”
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Jonathan for the great support he has provided to me, the Board and the wider business since joining earlier this year and I am very pleased that he will be with us for a period to ensure a smooth transition.”
Oliver Callaghan, CFO, commented:
“It is a privilege to be appointed Group CFO and to join the Board. During my time with the business, I have seen first-hand the strength of the Robert Walters brand and worked closely with many talented colleagues across finance and the wider Group. I look forward to working with Toby, the leadership team and colleagues across the business as we strengthen performance and unlock more of Robert Walters’ potential.”
There are no other matters that require disclosure under 6.4.8R of the UK Listing Rules.
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Enquiries
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Robert Walters plc Leslie Van de Walle – Board Chair Toby Fowlston – Chief Executive Officer Dami Tanimowo - Head of IR & Group Strategic Analysis |
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Data Counsel (Media enquiries) Steffan Williams William Barker |
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About Robert Walters
Established in 1985, Robert Walters is a global talent solutions business operating in 29 countries across the globe. We support organisations to build high-performing teams and help professionals to grow meaningful careers. Our client base ranges from the world’s leading blue-chip corporates through to SMEs and start-ups.
We deliver four core services:
- Specialist recruitment - encompassing permanent and temporary recruitment, interim management and executive search.
- Recruitment outsourcing - enabling organisations to transfer all, or part of, their recruitment needs to us either through recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) or contingent workforce solutions (CWS).
- Consultancy – helping organisations access skilled talent on a flexible basis, support for critical projects and more value from service providers.
- Talent advisory - supporting organisations to make data-driven talent decisions through our market intelligence service.
Our approximately 2,800 employees are passionate about powering people and organisations to fulfil their unique potential. We take the time to listen to, and fully connect with, the people and organisations we partner with. Our ability to truly understand them and create and share their compelling stories is what sets us apart.
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