Robert Walters plc
British recruitment company
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Robert Walters plc is a British recruitment company that focuses on placing professionals into permanent, contract and temporary positions. Established in 1985 by founder Robert Walters, the company has branches in 31 countries.[2]
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| Type | Public |
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| LSE: RWA | |
| Industry | Recruitment |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Key people | Leslie Van de Walle (Chairman) Toby Fowlston (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Revenue |  £781.1 million (2025)[1] |
| £(14.9) million (2025)[1] | |
| £(26.8) million (2025)[1] | |
| Subsidiaries |
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| Website | robertwalters |
History
The company was established by a recruitment professional, Robert Walters, in 1985.[3]
Originally established to place accountants in London, the company now recruits across multiple disciplines. In July 1996, it was listed on the London Stock Exchange.[4] A year later in 1997, it set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Resource Solutions, offering recruitment process outsourcing services.[4]
The company acquired Tristar, an Australian recruitment business in 1997[5] and merged with US staffing company, Staff Mark Inc., in August 1998.[6] The company demerged two years later, re-listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2000.[7]
In February 1999, the company launched its first global salary survey, offering an annual insight into each sector that the company operates in.[8]
In 2001, the company acquired Dunhill Management Services, an Australian recruitment business.[9]
In February 2008, the company acquired Talent Spotter, a Chinese recruitment business with offices in Shanghai and Suzhou.[10]
The founder, Robert Walters, retired and was replaced by Toby Fowlston as CEO in April 2023.[11]
In July 2024, Robert Walters Group unified its three brands, Robert Walters, Walters People and Resource Solutions into a single brand, Robert Walters.[12]