Friday 28 November 2025 - BSIA Comms
BSIA member Zitko Group is pleased to announce the appointment of James Strickland as Non-Executive Director, effective 1st November.
James brings a standout track record in recruitment M&A, strategic growth, and board-level advisory. He has worked with a range of high-performing organisations and is widely respected for helping niche engineering talent businesses scale with clarity, strong governance, and cultural alignment.
His appointment comes at a pivotal time for Zitko as the Group continues strengthening its specialist divisions, building the next stage of its long-term strategy as the leading supplier of fire and security talent internationally.
“Bringing James into the business now is a big step in strengthening the board for the growth we’re driving toward. He brings a fresh perspective, deep sector insight, and a proven ability to help organisations scale with purpose.”
“James brings exactly the kind of strategic oversight and operational understanding we need as we continue scaling. His background in guiding businesses through complex growth phases will strengthen the structure behind everything we do — from delivery to process, performance and long-term capability. We’re excited to bring his experience into the fold as we level up the way we operate.”
“As we expand our global partnerships and deepen our relationships across the security industry, having James on board gives us another layer of strategic firepower. His experience in M&A and investment environments will help us position Zitko for bigger opportunities internationally while staying true to the way we work. It’s a strong addition at exactly the right time.”
“I am delighted to have been selected to join Zitko Group as their Non Executive Director, the company is on a very exciting growth path in a niche sector that is truly exciting. The experienced team, technology stack and offering to clients is a big differentiator and provides their customers with the very best in staffing solutions. I very much look forward to adding to this and making a difference in the next phase of growth.”
“I am looking forward to working with James in the next phase of growth and welcoming his input and experience.”