SThree plc announced the appointment of Timo Lehne as permanent Chief Executive Officer with effect from April 28, 2022. Timo was appointed Interim CEO in January 2022 having previously been the Senior Managing Director of SThree's region, DACH, incorporating Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Timo brings a wealth of relevant experience in STEM recruitment, a deep understanding of SThree's business, and focused, dynamic leadership, all vital qualities as the Group continues to execute its growth strategy.

As Senior Managing Director of the DACH business, Timo held full responsibility for the day-to-day running of SThree's region. He has also been a member of global Senior Leadership Team, supporting the overall process of identifying and prioritising strategic programmes across the Group. Since Timo joined the Group in 2006, he has helped transform the Group's DACH business into the growing specialist recruiter in the region, as well as one of the top employers in Germany, as certified by the Top Employer Institute for the last nine years.

SThree is now DACH's second-biggest specialist recruitment consultancy.