Q1 results 2022
“Our well-established strategy, positioned at the centre of the secular trends of STEM and flexible working, continues to drive this encouraging performance. New placement activity, as well as the strength of the contractor order book, gives us confidence in the outlook as we build on the positive start to the year.”
Timo Lehne, Interim CEO
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Why invest?
Generating value is essential for shareholders. We hold strong positions in the key STEM job markets of the UK, US, Germany, BeNeLux and Japan, using our deep knowledge and global network to recruit the best professionals. By bringing skilled people together, we elevate expertise and energise progress for everyone. That’s how we build the future.

Our leadership team
Our diverse Board provides the mix of skills and expertise required to set our strategy, key policies and operational framework. The two executive and three non-executive directors are supported by an experienced Executive Committee responsible for managing our regional teams as well as group functions across communications, marketing, IT and HR.

Corporate governance
High standards of corporate governance are central to our culture. They help safeguard the running of SThree, underpinning financial and risk management, remuneration and planning for the future by ensuring management is accountable to the board, and the board to our shareholders.
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