AGL Media Release
Accordant Group Limited
Level 6, 51 Shortland Street, Auckland
PO Box 105 675, Auckland 1143
Tel 09 526 8770
accordant.nz
MEDIA RELEASE
30 November 2021
The Board of Accordant Group Limited (AGL) advises the appointment of Simon Bennett as Chair of
the Board replacing Ross Keenan following his retirement on January 1, 2022. Simon is currently a
non-executive director of the Group.
Retiring chairman Ross Keenan reflected “The Board is delighted to announce Simon’s appointment.
Since retiring from his role as Chief Executive earlier in the year and having worked so well with Jason
Cherrington to ensure a successful leadership transition, the timing is ideal for Simon to now lead the
Group’s governance and strategic direction.”
Simon is a trustee of the ICE Foundation and a director of The Icehouse. Simon’s involvement in the
Group began as CEO and a shareholder of Madison Recruitment, which was Accordant’s first major
acquisition in 2013. Simon subsequently became CEO of the Group and has been instrumental in
transforming the recently renamed Accordant Group into the broader, stronger and diversified business
that it is today. His passion for impact alongside profit, has led to the formation of The Work Collective
and the Group’s innovation and thought leadership in the ‘future of work’.
Simon Hull, majority shareholder and founder of subsidiary AWF, noted “The Board unanimously
supported the appointment and are grateful for the tireless work of Ross Keenan to ensure a smooth
transition from his role as founding Chair. The Group is performing well and is poised for future
opportunities. Being able to harness Simon’s understanding of industry drivers and levers, together
with his insight into the Group’s capability will ensure the Board is optimally supporting management as
they work to realise opportunities in such dynamic times as these.’
About Accordant Group Limited
The Group has grown to become New Zealand’s largest recruitment company and the only staffing
provider listed on the NZX. It comprises four trading entities; AWF, Madison, Absolute IT and
JacksonStone & Partners; with capability spanning all aspects of executive, commercial and industrial
recruitment services including permanent, temporary and contractor assignments. Collectively, these
operations include 33 branches, employ close to 300 full time staff and deploy up to 3.500 temporary
staff and contractors daily.
For the Board:
Ross Keenan, Chairman 021 685 655
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