Chris Downes brings over three decades of recruitment expertise, with a career spanning across diverse industries and geographies. Having entered the recruitment sector in 1992, Chris’s early experience in office recruitment laid the foundation for his transition into IT recruitment in 1998, where he played a pivotal role during the Y2K frenzy—a time when businesses braced for potential IT system failures at the turn of the millennium. With a calm and steady approach, Chris ensured clients were well-prepared, and when the clock struck midnight on 31st December 1999, the crisis was averted, and operations continued smoothly.

Throughout his career, Chris has demonstrated his versatility, running his own IT recruitment agency and working internally with an IT support company before returning to digital and IT recruitment. His deep specialism in these sectors is complemented by a strong focus on strategic growth, collaborating closely with clients to align their recruitment strategies with their business objectives.

Chris has successfully recruited for businesses across the UK, Europe, and the MENA region, working with a wide array of organisations from start-ups and SMEs to cutting-edge technology firms, consultancies, gaming and casino companies, advertising agencies, and e-commerce retailers. His breadth of experience allows him to understand the unique challenges and opportunities in each industry, ensuring that his clients are equipped with the talent they need to achieve sustainable growth.

Approachable and results-driven, Chris is committed to delivering tailored recruitment solutions that drive business success in an ever-evolving digital landscape.