Robert Walters enters Latin American market with new Brazilian office

Brazil

• New office located in heart of São Paulo business district
• Robert Walters Brazil to target mid to senior-level professional recruitment market

Robert Walters has opened its first office in Brazil to further strengthen its position as one of the leading global specialist professional recruitment brands.

Located in the heart of the São Paulo business district, the office will specialise in permanent recruitment for mid to senior-level professionals in finance - commerce & industry, banking & financial services, tax & legal and human resources. As well as actively recruiting local talent for local businesses, Robert Walters plans to fully leverage its international client and candidate base by offering candidates in other countries the opportunity to work in Brazil.

Like the company’s other offices around the world, Robert Walters Brazil is situated in a prime location - Rua Funchal, 418 - 35º andar, Vila Olímpia in the city’s central business district area.

Robert Walters Brazil Country Manager, Frederic Ronflard comments:
"Robert Walters is excited to enter the Brazilian market. We feel the time and conditions are right to bring our unique style of professional recruitment and industry expertise to Brazil. Leveraging on our global brand presence and international network, Robert Walters Brazil will aim to provide the best career opportunities to Brazilian candidates both locally and internationally. We are proud to start with a team of five talented Brazilian consultants who are committed to providing the highest quality service."

The opening of the São Paulo office means that the Group now has 38 offices in 18 countries.

About Frederic Ronflard
After graduating from a French business school, Frederic joined Club Med Group. He worked in various locations around the world within several finance and management roles. Returning to France in 1996, he worked at a subsidiary of Suez Lyonnnaise des Eaux and at Westmont Hospitality Group as Group Controller. Frederic joined Robert Walters Paris in November 1999 as a consultant, before being appointed Manager of the Finance Division. He was then promoted to Director of Permanent Recruitment for Robert Walters in France and is now launching the Robert Walters São Paulo office in Brazil.

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