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SThree STEM.L · GBp

Industrials · LSE · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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About SThree

Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker STEM.L. It has been listed since 10 November 2005. In the fiscal year to 30 November 2025, it reported revenue of £1.30bn and net income of £17.7m. At that date it held total assets of £483.4m and shareholders' equity of £235.1m.

SThree Plc engages in the provision of permanent and contract specialist staffing services. The firm provides permanent and contract staff to sectors, including information and communication technology (ICT), banking and finance, life sciences, engineering and energy. The firm's segments include the United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I), Continental Europe, the USA, and Asia Pacific & Middle East (APAC & ME). The firm's recruitment brands include Computer Futures, Progressive Recruitment, Huxley and Real Staffing. The firm's other brands include Global Enterprise Partners, Hyden, JP Gray, Madison Black, Newington International and Orgtel. The firm delivers contract, permanent, projects, retained and executive search recruitment solutions. Its support and mobility services offer contracting, relocation and relevant visa support. The company provides resources to support its brands with contractor services.

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Company facts

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Professional Services
Listed since
10 Nov 2005
Employees
1,957
Website
sthree.com ↗

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. James BilefieldNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board£179,500
  • Mr. Timo LehneChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2022£946,800
  • Mr. Andrew BeachChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2021£696,300
  • Ms. Kate DansonCompany Secretary, Chief Legal Officer
  • Mr. Sanjeevan BalaNon-Executive Director£34,900
  • Ms. Denise CollisSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£83,100
  • Ms. Paula CoughlanNon-Executive Independent Director
  • Ms. Imogen JossSenior Independent Director£58,100
  • Ms. Elaine O'DonnellNon-Executive Independent Director£68,100

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
81
Environment
92
Social
74
Governance
77
Direct emissions (scope 1)
2,364 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
571 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
17,236 t
Women in the workforce
51%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Strong global presence and brand reputation, enabling a wide network of clients and candidates.
  • Diversified portfolio with expertise in multiple industries, reducing dependence on a single market.
  • Robust technology infrastructure and digital platforms, enhancing recruitment efficiency and reach.

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerability to economic downturns affecting hiring activity and demand for recruitment services.
  • Limited geographic presence in some emerging markets, missing growth opportunities.
  • Overdependence on contract staffing, which exposes the company to regulatory risks and changing labor market dynamics.

Opportunities

  • Increasing demand for specialized talent and technical skills in industries such as IT, healthcare, and engineering.
  • Expansion into new markets with high-growth potential, such as Asia and Latin America.
  • Adoption of innovative recruitment technologies, like AI and data analytics, to enhance candidate matching and improve efficiency.

Threats

  • Intense competition from both traditional staffing agencies and online recruitment platforms.
  • Brexit and other geopolitical uncertainties impacting business operations and cross-border recruitment.
  • Legal and regulatory changes affecting labor laws, immigration policies, and data privacy, disrupting recruitment practices.

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