1.5M+
Experts
Specialist talent delivering outcomes globally
1300+
Customers Globally
Leading organizations building what’s next
150+
Skill Areas
Specialist work across high-growth industries and emerging technologies
50+
Years
Deep industry heritage and trusted expertise
80+
Countries
A global community connected across borders, industries and time zones
Built on specialist expertise
Built through decades of workforce transformation
For over 50 years, we’ve helped organizations navigate change, complexity and transformation.
1976
Where it starts.
The foundations are laid in contingent and specialist staffing.
1995–1998
Expertise and scale deepen.
Engineering, scientific and professional staffing become core specialisms. Global operations expand.
2000–2004
From filling roles to running programs.
The shift toward managed workforce solutions begins
2010
Connected delivery emerges.
Capabilities integrate to deliver joined-up workforce solutions across disciplines, sectors and geographies.
2014
Platforms enter the picture.
The first platform solutions launch. Technology and specialist workforce expertise accelerate together.
2018
Global scale and recognition.
Recognition as a global leader in MSP marks the next phase of growth. A connected international delivery model takes shape.
2021
Technology investment expands.
Data, digital infrastructure and platform-led delivery change what’s possible. Specialist talent becomes more visible, accessible and intelligently matched to demand.
2021–2022
Specialisms deepen, communities grow.
Specialist talent communities become strategic ecosystems, embedding deeper expertise into workforce solutions.
2022–2023
Insight-led. Outcome-driven.
Data and workforce intelligence evolve from reporting into real-time decision-making. New delivery models emerge.
2024
One global business, built for what comes next.
Complementary workforce solutions, specialist expertise and platform capabilities combine to create a more connected global talent business.
Today
Vertage.
An amplification engine for the intelligence era, combining specialist talent, AI and workforce expertise to help organizations move faster, adapt smarter and build advantage that compounds over time.
The leaders behind Vertage
Decades of expertise across workforce solutions, technology, specialist talent and organizational transformation.
Edzard Overbeek
Group CEO
Kristiina Leppänen
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Jajeh
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Sarah-Jane King
Chief People Officer
Where ambition meets momentum
Our Changemaker principles guide how we think, move and build in a world where adaptability, intelligence and momentum matter more than ever.
Push Boundaries
We challenge assumptions, rethink the status quo and stay curious about what comes next. By embracing technology, testing ideas quickly and learning continuously, we create smarter ways for work to move forward.
Take Ownership
We lead with accountability, initiative and intent. Empowered to make decisions and drive progress, we take responsibility for our impact, our growth and the outcomes we create together.
Create Impact
We focus on meaningful outcomes, not just activity. Bringing together the right expertise, insight and tools to solve problems quickly, collaboratively and with precision.
Stay Human
We put people at the center of every interaction. Leading with empathy, openness and respect to build trust, strengthen relationships and create a culture where everyone can thrive.
Client success stories
Let’s rewire how work gets done
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