CLIVE HUTCHINGS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
- Department: The Board
- Started STR Group: 2000
- Experience: Clive Hutchings, Founder of STR, has been working in recruitment since 1996 across a wide range of sectors including IT, engineering, life sciences and healthcare. He has extensive expertise in building markets from the ground up and delivering both permanent and contract recruitment solutions globally. His international experience spans Europe, the US, Asia and beyond, reflecting a career defined by entrepreneurial growth and global market development.
- Leadership: As a central figure in STR’s evolution, Clive has held multiple leadership roles across the business, from Consultant through to CEO and now Executive Director. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s strategy, culture and resilience, including navigating challenging market conditions and driving recovery and growth. His appointment to the REC Board further reflects his industry influence and leadership standing.
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THE TEAM
Meet our leadership team
DARREN DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JAMES ROLFE
GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR
JOANNE SMITH
HR DIRECTOR
ROSS SANDERSON
GROUP DIRECTOR OF SOLUTIONS
FRANCES MOORE
GROUP MARKETING DIRECTOR
DARREN PANNELL
GROUP DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DAVID JAMES
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
EMMA REES
GROUP LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
NATHAN SUTTON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JEREMY ROSS-CLYNE
GROUP IT DIRECTOR
HEIDI WOODS
BIDS MANAGER
WILL WINFIELD
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR