LHi Group
Edward Parkes began their work experience in 1998 as a Trainee Accountant at MGG. Edward then worked as a Financial Accountant at Octagon in 2005. In 2001, they joined KPMG as a Manager in the Middle Market Advisory. Edward then became a Finance Director at Aspire in 2006, where they stayed until 2015. From 2015 to 2018, they served as a Finance Director at Engage Partners UK. In 2015, they also took on the role of Non-Executive Director - Finance at Pivotal London Digital Recruitment. In 2017, Parkes became the Chairman of the FD Forum at APSCo - The Association of Professional Staffing Companies. Finally, since 2018, they have been serving as the Chief Financial Officer at LHi Group Ltd.
Edward Parkes attended Xavier College Melbourne from 1990 to 1997. During this time, they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study. After completing high school, they enrolled at RMIT University from 1998 to 2000 and obtained a Bachelor of Business degree with a specialization in Accountancy. Currently, there is no additional information available regarding any certifications they may have obtained.
LHi Group
We are LHi! A group company consisting of four specialist, non-competing recruitment brands and a Project Delivery Brand spanning the UK, Europe and North America. Our recruitment brands are niche businesses in Technology, Life Sciences, Clean Energy and the Built Environment. The non-competing nature of our businesses allows for complete collaboration and an incredibly inclusive culture. Group Recent Achievements: 2021/22 - Great Place to Work Certified in the US 2021 - 1st at Best Companies Best Recruitment Company to Work for in the UK 2021 - 1st at Best Companies Best Mid-Sized Company to Work for in London 2021 - 6th in the Best Companies Best Mid-Sized Company to Work for in the UK 2020 - 17th in The Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to work for' 2019 - Women in Recruitment Certified by APSco 2018 - CV Magazine Recruitment Elite Awards 2018 - Shortlisted for RI’s ‘International Recruitment Company of the Year’ 2017 - 8th in The Sunday Times ‘Best 100 Companies to work for’ 2017 - LinkedIn's Top 25 Most Socially Engaged Company 2016 - RI AWARDS - Tom Glanfield, The Entrepreneur of the Year At LHi, we are the backbone, supporting each brand in the group across multiple locations with the very best Finance, Marketing, L&D, Legal & Compliance and I.T infrastructure seen in the recruitment industry. Our group strategy is clear and transparent; we are focused on international growth, operational excellence, market specialism and delivering the highest level of service to our customers, across all our businesses. At LHi you are encouraged to work differently, to have a personality and to embrace your passion. We are always looking for talented people to join our teams in London, Bristol, Manchester, Munich, Berlin, New York, Austin and LA. Interested in joining our incredible team and an industry-leading recruitment agency? #choosetobedifferent and get in touch with us.