Randstad NV, the global leader in the HR services industry, announces new leaders for the Asia Pacific and North America regions, as well as Randstad Technologies. They will join the Executive Leadership Team to help further accelerate the impact Randstad has on the working lives of people around the world.

Kajetan Slonina is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Randstad Asia Pacific, Traci Fiatte is named Chief Executive Officer of Randstad North America, and Venu Lambu will become Chief Executive Officer of Randstad Technologies. Karen Fichuk has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Randstad at the end of her mandate in March 2023. In Q1, she will work to hand over her responsibilities to the newly appointed North America and Randstad Technologies leaders.

As previously announced, Randstad Technologies is a newly formed global business aimed at unifying Randstad’s technology solutions and business, and, in the first instance, integrating its existing technology offering globally, including Randstad Technologies NA and AUSY. It will also focus on developing offshore and nearshore delivery centers to attract and deliver specialist technology expertise, solutions, and talent to clients worldwide.

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I am very pleased to welcome our new leaders, Kajetan, Traci, and Venu, to Randstad’s Executive Leadership Team. Their combined strengths, along with the rest of the ELT, will further enhance Randstad’s position in the changing world of work and ensure we remain a strategic partner for clients and become a partner of choice for global talent. I would also like to thank Karen for her hard work and dedication to Randstad in her role as Executive Board member and leader of our North American business.

Sander van 't Noordende
Chief Executive Officer Randstad NV
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On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Karen for her contribution to Randstad over the last four years, in particular her work to make Randstad a more data-driven organization. I would also like to congratulate Kajetan, Traci, and Venu on their appointments.

Wout Dekker
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Randstad NV

biographies

Kajetan Slonina is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Randstad Asia Pacific as of 1 January 2023 responsible for China, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and New Zealand. Kajetan joined Randstad in 2008 and has since led the business in Poland and Eastern Europe and most recently served as Managing Director of China and Asia. Prior to joining Randstad, Kajetan founded and managed successful music publishing and staffing companies. Kajetan holds a degree from the SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Read more about Kajetan Slonina.

Traci Fiatte is named Chief Executive Officer of Randstad North America as of 1 January 2023 responsible for the United States and Canada. Traci joined Randstad in 1996, through the Vedior acquisition, and has held various leadership roles including leading our Professional and Commercial Staffing business in North America (US). Traci has an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and currently serves as the executive sponsor of Randstad’s Pride business resource group. Read more about Traci Fiatte.

Venu Lambu will join as Chief Executive Officer of Randstad Technologies as of 17 January 2023 and be responsible for Randstad Technologies. Venu brings nearly 30 years of experience, most recently as President & Executive Director at LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions firm. Venu holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mysore, India, and General Management Certification from the LBS. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and chairs customer advisory councils in North America and Europe. Read more about Venu Lambu.

about randstad

Randstad is a global talent leader with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. As a partner for talent and through our four specializations - Operational, Professional, Digital and Enterprise - we provide clients with the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces that they need to succeed in a talent scarce world. We help people secure meaningful roles, develop relevant skills and find purpose and belonging in their workplace. Through the value we create, we are committed to a better and more sustainable future for all. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 40,000 employees. In 2023, we supported 2 million talent to find work and generated a revenue of €25.4 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, see www.randstad.com.

for more information

Elise Martin-Davies
+31 (0)6 1322 5136
press@randstad.com