PageGroup Plc

What PageGroup Plc does

PageGroup plc is a global specialist recruitment consultancy headquartered in Addlestone, United Kingdom, founded in 1976 and listed on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: PAGE) as a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. The company operates across 36 markets through four complementary brands — Page Executive (executive search for sub-Board and Board-level placements), Michael Page (qualified professionals across 25 specialist disciplines), Page Personnel (clerical and professional support recruitment), and Page Outsourcing (recruitment process outsourcing and high-volume hiring solutions). Geographic spread covers Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America, with regional headquarters in the United States (New York) and Canada (Toronto).

The company employs approximately 6,800 people globally, of which 4,994 were fee earners as of Q1 2026 across 123 offices in 36 markets. The underlying technology stack consists of an integrated multi-brand platform architecture, country-specific websites for each brand serving both job seekers and enterprise clients, proprietary market-intelligence tooling (annual salary guides and Talent Trends research reports), and emerging AI-driven consultant augmentation tools supporting job description creation, candidate matching, and market analysis. Internal AI investment is positioned as a productivity lever rather than a customer-facing differentiator.

The revenue model combines transaction-based fees from permanent placements (typically 15–25% of first-year candidate compensation, with FY2025 gross profit of £769.5 million from permanent placements) with managed-services revenue from temporary/contract staffing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing through Page Outsourcing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement, with industry-standard take-rate economics. FY2025 revenue was £1,596.6 million (down 7.4% year-over-year) and FY2025 operating profit collapsed to £20.9 million (down 60.1% year-over-year), reflecting a sharp cyclical contraction in EMEA and the UK partially offset by growth in Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Name

PageGroup Plc

Legal name

PageGroup plc

Website

https://page.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

PageGroup plc is a global specialist recruitment consultancy operating across 36 markets through four brands, providing permanent placement, temporary/contract staffing, executive search, and RPO services to enterprise clients seeking qualified, executive, and clerical talent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA), Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding for RPO (BPACABAL)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Professional recruitment consultancy
• Temporary contract staffing
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Permanent placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Addlestone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Permanent Placement Services: Fees earned on successful placements of candidates into permanent roles. Revenue is recognized when a candidate accepts an offer and typically during the guarantee period. Represents the core revenue stream, with gross profit of £769.5m in FY2025.
2. Temporary/Contract Staffing: Revenue from placing candidates in temporary or contract positions, generating fees based on the duration and rate of the assignment.
3. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (Page Outsourcing): Customized RPO solutions for high-volume hiring and project-based recruitment needs, leveraging the capabilities of all PageGroup brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PageGroup provides specialist recruitment consultancy services across 36 global markets through four integrated brands: Page Executive (executive search and talent management for sub-Board and Board-level placements), Michael Page (specialist recruitment of qualified professionals at second/third job level and above across 25 disciplines), Page Personnel (recruitment for clerical, administrative, technical and junior management support levels), and Page Outsourcing (recruitment process outsourcing and high-volume hiring solutions). Revenue is generated through transaction fees on permanent placements and managed services fees on temporary/contract and RPO engagements.

Product overview

PageGroup operates as a specialist recruitment company offering services through four core brands: Page Executive (executive search for senior leadership roles), Michael Page (qualified professionals at second/third job level and above across 25 disciplines), Page Personnel (clerical and support level recruitment), and Page Outsourcing (recruitment process outsourcing). The four brands work together to provide comprehensive talent solutions across all professional levels and hiring types (permanent, temporary, contract, interim).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Page Executive Executive search division providing search, selection, and talent management solutions for organizations needing to attract and retain leadership talent at sub-Board and Board levels, on a permanent and interim basis.
• Michael Page The original PageGroup brand comprising 25 disciplines, providing specialist recruitment services at the qualified professional and management level (second/third job level and above) on a permanent, temporary, contract, or interim basis.
• Page Personnel Specialist recruitment services for organizations requiring permanent employees, temporary, or contract staff at technical and administrative support, professional clerical, and junior management levels.
• Page Outsourcing Recruitment outsourcing solution leveraging the capabilities of Page Executive, Michael Page, and Page Personnel to provide customized solutions for high-volume hiring and specific project recruitment needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• India delivered fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth with 10% Q1 2026 growth
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Generation (Generation.org)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PageGroup is a strategic partner with Generation (a McKinsey-sponsored nonprofit), established in 2024. By 2025, the partnership had expanded to 15 of Generation's 17 countries, including virtual support for learners in Ghana and Kenya. Around 500 Page volunteers have coached and guided over 2,500 Generation learners through employability interventions including practice interviews, mentoring, and group learning sessions. Learners rate Page volunteers 9/10 for satisfaction with support and learning content.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2021, PageGroup has been a participant in the UN Global Compact, committing to its principles across human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The company reports annually on its progress against UNGC principles.
• EcoVadiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPageGroup undergoes annual EcoVadis sustainability assessments and achieved Bronze rating (top 35%) and top 5% global recognition in November 2025. The assessment covers Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement, and Environment. PageGroup requires its suppliers to maintain EcoVadis ratings as part of its supply chain due diligence.
• MSCIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPageGroup receives annual MSCI ESG Rating assessment. As of February 2026, PageGroup received an MSCI ESG Rating of A. MSCI data and ratings are used for investor and stakeholder ESG communication.
• Morningstar SustainalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPageGroup is assessed by Morningstar Sustainalytics for ESG risk. As of December 2025, PageGroup was assessed at 'Negligible Risk' of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors.
• ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPageGroup receives ISS QualityScore assessments across Environment, Social, and Governance. As of April 2026, PageGroup achieved ISS QualityScores of 1 (Environment), 2 (Social), 2 (Governance) and ESG Corporate Prime Rating.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPageGroup submits annual Climate Change response to CDP. In 2025, PageGroup received a rating of B. The company reports Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions in compliance with GHG Protocol.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPageGroup's global procurement and property teams undergo annual CIPS training and certification on ethical procurement, supply chain management, and human rights legislation. Training covers identifying modern slavery risks in supply chains.

Scale indicators26 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Randstad is a global HR services leader offering staffing, RPO, and talent solutions across 60+ markets. Its RPO/Sourceright business directly competes with Page Outsourcing, and its professional staffing segment overlaps with Michael Page.
• ManpowerGroup: ManpowerGroup is one of the largest global staffing firms operating across permanent, temporary, and RPO services. It is a broad incumbent with overlap across all four of PageGroup's brand tiers, though less focused on the mid-to-senior professional placement niche.
• Recruit Holdings (Indeed/Glassdoor): Recruit Holdings is the Japan-listed parent of Indeed, Glassdoor, and HR technology/advisory assets. While it operates a fundamentally different platform-based model, it is reshaping the recruitment landscape and competing for placement budget and candidate flow relevant to all PageGroup brands.

Direct peers

• Robert Half International: Robert Half is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in finance, accounting, technology, and office placements. Its segment focus, permanent-plus-temp model, and consultancy-led delivery closely mirror Michael Page's professional services placement approach.
• Hays plc: Hays plc is a UK-listed global recruitment consultancy with a similar multi-specialist, white-collar professional placement model operating across multiple continents. It is the closest direct comparable in terms of brand architecture (specialist divisions), geographic footprint, and FTSE 250 public-company status.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm combining executive search with talent management and RPO. Its Executive Search division competes directly with Page Executive, while its RPO/Korn Ferry advisory services overlap with Page Outsourcing.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Its core service — board and senior executive search — is directly comparable to Page Executive's offering.
• Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart is one of the world's leading executive search firms focused on board-level and senior leadership placements. It directly competes with Page Executive for C-suite and board mandates globally.

Emerging players

• Cielo: Cielo is a leading pure-play RPO provider serving global enterprises with high-volume recruitment process outsourcing. It is a direct competitor to Page Outsourcing in the enterprise RPO segment, though it does not overlap with PageGroup's contingency search businesses.
• Alexander Mann Solutions: AMS is a global RPO and talent acquisition consulting firm focused on enterprise-scale recruitment process outsourcing. It competes most directly with Page Outsourcing for large enterprise RPO mandates and increasingly offers adjacent talent advisory services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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