The rec hub strengthens its leadership team with a newly created executive role designed to unite commercial growth and operational delivery under single ownership, signalling the business's move towards a more mature, RPO-led model.
The rec hub, the specialist talent partner connecting exceptional technology professionals with the world's most forward-thinking companies, today announces the appointment of Pete Donaldson as Chief Operating and Growth Officer (COGO). The role is newly created and marks a significant moment in the business's growth trajectory.
Donaldson joins directly at the invitation of the founders, having engaged with the leadership team over an extended period before the appointment was confirmed. He steps into a position with full accountability across Sales, Marketing, Account Management and Delivery, reporting directly to the CEO.
The decision to consolidate commercial and operational leadership into a single executive role reflects The rec hub's belief that the functions responsible for winning new business and the functions responsible for delivering it should be led as one. The appointment is designed to drive consistency, scalability and commercial discipline across the business as it enters its next phase of growth.
What they have already built is truly impressive. It's a genuine privilege to join the leadership team at such a pivotal moment; the service, the people, and the ambition are all present. My focus is on making what's already working more repeatable, more scalable, and more commercially disciplined, while leading the business into what's next.
In his new role, Donaldson will own the full commercial and delivery engine of the business. On the growth side, his remit spans go-to-market strategy, pipeline quality and the alignment between marketing activity and commercial outcomes. On the operating side, he will focus on delivery performance, consistency at scale, and ensuring that what the business sells is what it delivers.
A central strand of the role will be leading the rec hub's evolution towards a more mature, RPO-led model; developing the frameworks and client partnerships that underpin that transition and drive exceptional outcomes for clients. The business has also confirmed it is actively expanding its team, with Talent Partner vacancies open globally and further growth anticipated on the operational and commercial side.
Pete joining us marks a genuinely important moment for the business. We've built something strong, but what lies ahead is significantly bigger. Pete brings a rare combination, the commercial edge of agency, and the operational rigour to deliver complex, enterprise-level talent solutions. That's exactly what we need. Over the next three years, our focus is clear: expand beyond embedded, develop new offerings, and build revenue that's predictable, scalable and built to last. This is our moment to step up and build something exceptional.
The appointment follows a period of sustained momentum for the rec hub and signals the leadership team's confidence in the foundations it has built and the opportunity that lies ahead.