Stamford recruitment firm MorePeople set for move to new HQ as co-founder and chairman retire
The co-founder of Stamford-based recruitment firm MorePeople, Peter Hunt, has retired, after more than two decades with the business.
Peter launched MorePeople with Guy Moreton in 2000 to support businesses in the food, horticulture, agriculture and garden industry.
Guy, who becomes executive chairman, and new chief executive Andy Fitzmaurice have purchased Peter’s shares.
Peter spent a lifetime in the industry, starting at petfood business Armitage Bros before moves to GW Padley, in a finance and accountancy role, Geest (now Bakkavor) and then Redbridge Holdings (now Total Produce) when he met Guy in 1999.
“I could not have wished for a better business partner," said Guy.
"He has worked tirelessly to help build MorePeople into a market-leading recruiter within our sectors and was a constant source of support, advice and friendship.”
MorePeople enjoyed a successful 2021 and added nine new faces, while working with more than 350 different clients across the UK on a variety of roles, with salaries ranging from £20,000 to £200,000.
Among the new appointments from last year, Richard Hanwell has become managing director after Peter's retirement and, after 10 years with the business, Morten Andresen joins Luan Harrison as associate director.
“The new shareholding and company structure is future-proofed and fit to deliver for everyone who is involved in the business," said Andy.
"Each quarter we get better; it’s an exciting journey to be on and there’s a real sense of pride and enthusiasm for what we do.”
The new year has begun with two further new faces joining the business which is set to confirm a move to new offices in Stamford.
Long-standing chairman Michael Paske has also retired.
Michael became a non-executive director in 2004 and has also acted as a mentor to Guy, Peter and Andy while chairman.
He has also served as vice-president at the NFU, founded Exotic Farm Produce, and held a range of other directorships.