To say Nick has grown with the business is an understatement. He joined Investigo as its tenth employee and has been pivotal in growing The IN Group into an (almost) £250 million turnover business. Taking the reigns as CEO of The IN Group in July 2023, today Nick’s responsible for designing and delivering TIG’s business strategy. Nick is the people’s CEO – he led us through the pandemic, making sure we were looked after and guiding us out safely to the other side. He listens, he empowers, and every decision he makes has people at its centre. Now, he’s focused on the next chapter of our journey and establishing TIG’s brands as recognised market leaders in each of their specialisms. Nick’s commitment to giving back drives our charity commitment and is why everyone across the group has committed to being part of a £100,000 a year fundraising effort for worthwhile causes.

Ed joined us in March 2024. As Group CFO/COO, he oversees and supports all brands and markets across the UK, US, and Europe. His portfolio includes Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT & Change, Legal & Compliance, and Property teams. Ed plays a strategic role on the Group Board and Senior Management Team, driving business-as-usual activities and managing mergers and acquisitions to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Richard Eardley is the Chief Executive Officer of Investigo, InX, and Definia, leading brands within The IN Group, a global talent solutions provider. With an impressive 35 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Richard has built a reputation for driving growth, rebuilding businesses in challenging markets, and fostering cultural transformation across regions, including Asia.

In his role, Richard is committed to expanding Investigo’s presence into new markets, developing innovative talent solutions, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional results. His leadership reflects a clear vision: to unlock the power of people and create a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives.

With over twenty years in accountancy and finance recruitment under his belt, Paul’s no-nonsense, hands-on way of working has earnt him an enviable reputation in the sector. When it comes to funds and financial services, you’ll be hard pushed to find someone who knows the talent demands, and their market trends, better than Paul. After more than fifteen years with Marks Sattin, Paul joined Investigo’s board of directors in 2016 and is responsible for growing our accountancy and finance, banking and financial services, and HR brands, as well as co-leading InX, our executive search and interim appointments business within TIG. An active member of our DEI committee, Paul’s our board advocate for disability and neurodiversity, and actively steers its subcommittee.

Charlotte joined us in February 2024 to oversee our global People and Culture function. A qualified psychometric profiler and certified mental health first aider, she’s dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment.

As CPO, she has the hugely important task of developing and engaging our most valuable asset – our people. Combining her strategic mindset with her passion for innovation and a deep understanding of human behaviour, Charlotte helps lead The IN Group’s mission to create a workplace where all our people can thrive, and collectively help us achieve our goals.

Benefitting from her decades of talent management experience and proven track record of leading high-performing teams, our people couldn’t be in better hands.

Joining us in March 2021, Matt’s responsible for business development growth across our four brands: Investigo, InX, Definia, and Caraffi. With a twenty-five-year career in recruitment, he has designed, built, and led businesses globally, including at Harvey Nash, where he grew from Consultant to the Managing Director of their UK business. Matt’s a heart-on-his-sleeve kind of leader with a purpose-driven passion that is infectious. Pitch Matt something wildly ambitious that you believe in, and his eyes light up as he asks how he can help you make that happen. There’s a reason he’s here as CRO to drive our growth: Matt lives and breathes relationships and is driving TIG’s international expansion into new markets, sectors, and territories.

Graeme’s worked in the talent space for 14 years, pioneering purpose-led, digital, data-driven, and global talent strategies for some of the world’s largest and most complex organisations. His mission is to make talent the engine room of every organisation. Through Caraffi, Graeme is changing the way that both people and HR leaders see themselves, and their ability to drive business performance. He knows HR could and should do more because of the amazing power that comes from companies elevating their people leaders’ capabilities, impact, and reputation – internally, and beyond. In his spare time, you’ll find him coaching football, supporting Manchester United, and running marathons (which he does to raise money for diabetes charities).

Will joined Definia in January 2022 to lead the next phase of its evolution into an established digital transformation and delivery partner to our customers, clients, and partners. He has over 16 years of experience helping organisations develop and deliver their talent and consulting strategies across digital, technology, change and transformation. An expert in IR35 and contingent worker management, Will’s client-centric, down-to-earth, no-nonsense way of working is a delight in the world of consulting. His passion for his work booms from this gentle giant of a man at 6 ft 7, as does his genuine care for others.