The Board of Robert Walters plc announced the promotion of Giles Daubeney to Deputy CEO, with immediate effect. The appointment has been made as part of the company's planning for the future, to ensure appropriate succession. There are no plans for Robert Walters, CEO, to leave the business.

In his new role as Deputy CEO, Giles will be working more closely with the Chairman and the Board, taking a more active role in the company's strategy and its engagement with the City and Investor Relations. Giles will also maintain the responsibilities of his previous role as COO. Giles has been with the company for 28 years, having joined in 1988 after working in recruitment for Accountancy Selection Limited and Badenoch & Clark.