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Samuel Knight International welcomes new COO

Renewable energy talent solutions firm, Samuel Knight International, has appointed Dylan Christie as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Dylan comes with 25 years’ experience across engineering and technology recruitment sectors and will be pivotal in growing the EMEA and RoW renewable energy recruitment business.

Group CEO Steve Rawlingson said, “I am delighted to welcome Dylan aboard. With expertise in high-level growth, Dylan has previously developed one of the world’s leading tech companies - achieving £220 million in sales.

“I am very confident that Dylan will achieve similar success here at Samuel Knight International as we continue to grow too.

“This development of our C-Suite leadership team will strengthen our market position. It will also allow me to focus working on the future plans and growth for the business. Plus, I will continue to develop the global business with the senior management team based in Dallas and Boston”.

Over recent months Samuel Knight International has increased headcount across the UK and USA by 35% and grew revenues by 26%. 2023 will prove £25.3 million in sales whilst creating a solid run rate coming into 2024.

New COO Dylan Christie said, “I am very pleased to join Samuel Knight International at such an exciting time for growth. We have very ambitious plans for development and I look forward to working with the talented team here to realise these projections.

“In addition, we will still be remaining faithful to our aim of working with our global community to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, whilst also building one of the best companies in the world”.

Samuel Knight International has also appointed Ben Townsend as Head of Energy, Jack Roberts Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Alison Lowrie as EMEA & RoW Strategy Director.

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