Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is a committee of the Board and is known within PageGroup as the ‘Executive Board’.
Date of appointment:
January 2023
Past roles:
Nick joined Michael Page in February 1995 when the Company had around 400 employees and operated in just six countries.
Starting as a consultant in the newly created Michael Page Sales business, he relocated three times as the business grew and new offices were opened around the UK. Continued success led to him being promoted to Director in 2002. He was promoted again in 2007 to Managing Director of the Michael Page Sales business. Nick then began to take responsibility for other businesses including Page Personnel and Michael Page Finance. In 2013, Nick was promoted to Regional Managing Director and in 2018 he took full responsibility for the UK business. Three years later, he added the North American business to his remit and became a member of Executive Board.
On 1 January 2023, Nick was appointed Chief Executive and, in conjunction with the Board, led the development of Page’s new Strategy, setting ambitious future goals for the Group.
Other current appointments:
None
Board committees:
None
Skills and experience:
- 30 years’ service with the Group and in the recruitment industry
- Significant experience of leading business operations in key markets
- Strong track record of delivering growth
- Extensive understanding of the Group’s culture, purpose and values
- Excellent leadership, entrepreneurial and strategic skills
Date of appointment:
June 2014
Past roles:
Kelvin joined PageGroup plc in July 2006 as Group Financial Controller and Company Secretary. He was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer in October 2013. In June 2014, Kelvin was appointed Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Group, Kelvin spent six years at Allied Domecq and four years at Unilever in a variety of finance functions. He has significant international experience and has high levels of compliance, change management and systems implementation experience, across almost every finance discipline. He is a Chartered Management Accountant.
Other current appointments:
None
Board committees:
Sustainability (Chair)
Skills and experience:
- More than 18 years in the Group with a detailed knowledge of the Group’s operations
- Extensive experience in finance, audit and risk management
- Significant international experience including roles in the UK, Continental Europe and Asia
- Strong network of finance professionals
Isabelle began her career in banking, then quickly moved into the recruitment sector where she managed a portfolio of large national accounts. She joined Page Personnel France in 1999 as a consultant in Finance and was quickly promoted to Director. In the 2000s she grew a number of disciplines resulting in a strong market position for the French business. Isabelle was appointed as Managing Director in 2007, and in 2014 she launched Page Outsourcing. She is a member of the Executive Board, and, in 2023, Isabelle was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, leading commercial operations in France, Southern Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. A change-driven trailblazer empowering her teams, Isabelle is a board member at Prism’Emploi, the French staffing association, collaborating closely with non-profit organisations to drive positive societal impact. She is also a Non-Executive Director at Creadev, a sustainable investment company. Isabelle’s contribution to the industry was recognised in 2023 when she was included in the SIA’s 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing.
Nicolas joined Michael Page in France (Paris) as a Consultant in the Finance practice in 1995, and was promoted to Director in 2000. In 2002, he launched the newly established business in Belgium and was promoted to Managing Director in 2003. In 2007, Nicolas moved to Milan to manage the PageGroup operations in Italy. In 2010, he transferred to the Netherlands and became responsible for Northern Europe. In 2021, he joined the Executive Board. In 2023, Nicolas was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, leading commercial operations in Northern & Central Europe, UK, and Asia Pacific.
Eamon joined the Group in 2007 as UK Marketing Director and previous to this he held senior marketing and communication roles at Samsung and Hitachi. Eamon became the Group Marketing Director in 2012 and was responsible for the Group’s global brand, communications, and digital channels. During his time in this role, he oversaw significant changes both to the platforms that PageGroup uses in reaching Customers and to the marketing teams worldwide that work on them. Eamon’s remits include responsibility for marketing strategy, including digital presence, the Customer value proposition, and our data programme. Eamon is a member of the Sustainability Committee.
Patrick started his career with Peat Marwick/ KPMG in Europe. Patrick joined Michael Page, France, in 1996. He was promoted to Director and founded operations in Brazil in 2000, Mexico in 2005, Argentina in 2007, Chile in 2010, Colombia in 2012, Peru in 2014 and Panama in 2018.
Patrick has been on the Executive Board since 2010 and led operations in Latin America, Middle East and Africa until earlier this year. In 2023, Patrick took over responsibility for strategic customers including our outsourcing operations and advisory solutions. He is a member of the Group of Counselors of Foreign Trade of France, Administrator of the French Lycée in São Paulo, and an active member of the Young Presidents Organisation. Patrick is a member of the Sustainability Committee.
Originating from South Australia, Anthony commenced his Page career in Hong Kong in 2001. He led and established multiple businesses and brands across Hong Kong and Mainland China and was promoted to Managing Director in 2006. In 2012, he was promoted to Regional Managing Director, Greater China, with multiple offices across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In 2015, Anthony moved to Singapore with additional responsibility for our six countries in South-East Asia, and subsequently India, Japan and Australia, and in 2018 he was appointed to the Executive Board. In 2023, in line with our strategic growth plans for Page Executive worldwide, Anthony was appointed as its Chief Executive Officer.
Date of appointment:
October 2018
Past roles:
Kaye started her career in private practice, working for international law firms, including, Hogan Lovells, Allen & Overy and Jones Day. She then spent over nine years at Legal & General where she held a variety of senior positions, including Head of Legal at Legal & General Group plc and Chief Resourcing & Legal Officer at Legal & General Investment Management Limited. She joined PageGroup in 2018, and was appointed to the Executive Board in January 2023.
Skills and Experience:
- Over 20 years’ experience in legal and company secretarial matters for public companies
- Extensive listed company, compliance, litigation and corporate governance experience
- Experience of building, developing and leading highperforming legal and company secretarial functions within international businesses
- International experience working for FTSE businesses across various sectors and jurisdictions
Tessel began her career in HR in the Netherlands and has worked in a wide range of sectors and markets, holding senior positions in Philip Morris, L’Oréal, Getronics and Oriflame.
Her international experience includes prior roles in Corporate Recruitment in Paris, country HR director in Mexico, and as Vice President Global HR in Sweden.
In 2018, Tessel joined PageGroup as HR Director for Continental Europe. She was promoted to Global People Director in January 2024, and Chief People Officer in October 2024. Tessel is a member of the Sustainability Committee.