Kroll Appoints New Regional Managing Director in Background Screening Division
Risk consulting company positions experienced leadership for international expansion
LONDON, UK, June 16, 2010 – Kroll, the world’s leading risk consulting company, today announced the appointment of a new senior manager in its Background Screening division. Jim Foley has been named Managing Director of the division’s EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.
Foley will help expand Kroll’s international background screening services, drawing on his extensive experience working with cross-cultural teams in a wide range of industries.
Foley brings to Kroll a wealth of international leadership experience gained in a mix of large corporate and smaller entrepreneurial environments. Most recently, he served as Global Director of Market Development and Innovation for BT Media and Broadcast, with responsibility for more than £300m revenue and 600 staff in offices around the world. Foley’s previous experience includes senior positions in organisations such as Cap Gemini and Logica, where he worked with a range of industries including finance, utilities and technology.
“Jim is ideally suited to lead our efforts around client retention, operational efficiency, and international growth,” said Phil McVey, President of Background Screening for Kroll.
“As a brand leader it is recognised that the contribution Kroll is making to its clients is critical to their success. This is especially true as we see signs of global market recovery and as volumes in areas such as pre-employment screening increase. Building on the considerable strengths that exist in Kroll, my goal is to help our teams forge even stronger relations with our clients and to increase the velocity of international business growth.” comments Foley on his new position.
He will be based in Brighton, UK.
About Kroll
Kroll, the world's leading risk consulting company, performs a wide range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security, and technology services through offices in more than 55 offices in 27 countries. Kroll is a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), the global professional services firm.
About Kroll’s Background Screening Division
The Background Screening division of Kroll serves organizations worldwide with comprehensive screening solutions that help them make empowered decisions and mitigate risks through industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge technology. The accurate, compliant, and timely information that Kroll supplies helps its clients make informed choices in critical areas such as employment, supplier selection, investment placement, and institutional admissions.