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Hudson Rpo Appoints Kurt Kappeler As CFO and David Whittingham Jones As Leader of Go To Market Teams

PRIVATEMar 17, 2025•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Digital Officer

Company

Hudson Global

Stephanie Edwards
TampaSaasEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesCorporate Training

Description

Hudson RPO appoints Kurt Kappeler as its new CFO, reporting to Jake Zabkowicz, global CEO, and also appoints David Whittingham-Jones as the leader of its go-to-market teams. Additionally, the company announced the appointment of Stephanie Edwards as its new chief digital officer and global head of enterprise solutions, and the acquisition of Striver, a Dubai-based executive search firm.

Company Information

Company

Hudson Global

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States

About

Hudson Global, Inc. is a leading total talent solutions provider operating under the brand name Hudson RPO. We deliver innovative, customized recruitment outsourcing and total talent solutions to organizations worldwide. Through our consultative approach, we design tailored solutions to meet our clients’ strategic growth initiatives. As a trusted advisor, we meet our commitments, deliver quality and value, and strive to exceed expectations. For more information, please visit us at hudsonrpo.com or contact us at ir@hudsonrpo.com.

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