Jessica Holt appointed as Managing Director, EMEA - Outsourcing at Robert Walters

London, UK – 17 April 2025.

Robert Walters, a leading global talent solutions business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Holt as Managing Director, EMEA – Outsourcing. Jessica will oversee the company's core RPO and MSP business in the EMEA region, while continuing to drive the global Consultancy practice.

Jessica brings over 25 years of recruitment experience to her new role, across RPO, MSP, and Consultancy services. She has worked with notable enterprise staffing and outsourcing firms, including Hyphen, Pontoon, and Capita. Jessica joined Robert Walters over three years ago, drawn by the company’s heritage and global brand, and has since led the Statement of Work (SOW) and Consultancy service offerings to deliver exceptional results.

Under Jessica’s leadership, the Consultancy division has achieved rapid growth. Her focus on blending Consultancy solutions with RPO and MSP services aligns with Robert Walters' vision of offering seamless and scalable talent solutions to customers globally.

Jessica's achievements have been recognised on the SIA 2024 Global Power 150 Women and SIA 2024 Staffing 100 Europe lists, underscoring her reputation as an industry leader. 

Jessica Holt – Managing Director, EMEA at Robert Walters Outsourcing comments:

“I’m excited to be stepping into the role of Managing Director for EMEA Outsourcing. It’s a wonderful new chapter for me here at Robert Walters, and the growth opportunities ahead of us are significant. My vision is to revolutionise how organisations hire and engage with talent, delivering significant benefits to clients, employees, the industry, and society.” 
 
David Barr, COO at Robert Walters Outsourcing comments:

“I look forward to working alongside Jessica as we continue our journey to becoming the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Jessica’s experience building worldclass contingent workforce solutions compliments our already strong RPO and perm hiring capabilities in the region. This appointment reinforces our commitment to bringing comprehensive and integrated talent solutions to our clients during a time of rapid change and uncertainty in the jobs market.” 
 

For further information please contact:

Erin Simmons
Global Marketing Director – Outsourcing
T: +44 7766 442 298
E: erin.simmons@robertwalters.com