Global supply chain recruitment specialist, Proco Global, has appointed Stephen Smith to the newly created role of CEO for its North and South America operations for Proco Global and Proco Associates.
With responsibility for Proco Global’s business across its offices in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Sao Paulo and Mexico City, Stephen will drive expertise and client service across the sectors and functions that Proco Global operates within. Externally he will also drive new client partnerships, championing Proco Global’s strategy for growth throughout the Americas region.
Stephen brings 16 years of industry experience to this new role, having held senior positions in executive search in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the UK. He will also sit on the Proco Global board.
Stephen’s appointment follows the opening of a Proco Global office in Los Angeles in May 2016, which services a growing amount of key clients in Proco Global’s main sector specialisations such as Consumer Goods, Life Sciences and Aerospace, along with the growth of its Proco Associates business.
Richard Paisley, Proco Group CEO said: “Proco Global continues with an ambitious plan to expand globally to meet the evolving needs of supply chain companies in established and new markets. It’s a strategic imperative to have the most experienced c-level staff to make that happen.
“Stephen brings many years of top-level international experience in recruitment and in particular supply chain to the company. His passion and drive will be essential to taking the company vision forward.”