VMA Group Continues Expansion

September 22, 2010 – U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy VMA Group has announced the development of its international network with the opening of a new European operation, headquartered in Brussels. In addition, the firm has signed an affiliate partnership agreement with Patino Associates, a U.S.-based corporate communications executive search firm, to assist VMA Group gain a presence in the U.S. Dawn Springett, formerly with Deutsche Post DHL and Burson-Marsteller, has been appointed to manage VMA Group’s European operation in Brussels. Ms. Springett brings over 10 years of change management and communications experience to VMA. The European office will focus on corporate and internal communications and investor relations roles across Europe, but will also have a dedicated practice focused on the Brussels-based public affairs and policy arena. The new office is part of VMA Group’s continuing international development and part of its three-year plan to establish operations across Europe, the Far East, Middle East and Australia. “This exciting news follows six years of unprecedented growth for VMA Group and highlights the ambition of our team to be the world’s leading provider of dedicated corporate communications and PR talent,” said Oskar Yasar, managing director of VMA International. “Making our first steps into Europe along with our strategic alliance in the U.S. is incredibly heartening – it strengthens our service to our clients and candidates who are looking for global expertise, talent and roles.”