Lucas Group Acquired by Investment Firm Orchard Holdings

October 30, 2013 – Search firm Lucas Group has been acquired by private investment firm Orchard Holdings Group. Orchard acquired the 43 year-old recruitment firm from H.I.G. Capital, a private investment firm that purchased Lucas Group in 2007. “Lucas Group’s acquisition by Orchard begins a new chapter in our story – one that centers on excellence, growth and long-term value,” said Andi Jennings, president and CEO of Lucas Group. “When I took over as CEO five years ago, we embraced a vision and strategy to deliver exceptional recruitment services to every client and every candidate, in every opportunity.” With 14 offices across the U.S., Lucas Group delivers search and placement results for clients in all major functionalities, including accounting and finance, human resources, information technology, sales and marketing, legal, and manufacturing management.