APM Media Release
22 August 2015APM EXPANDS IN THE UK
APM has announced the acquisition of Birmingham-based (UK) Pertemps People
Development Group (PPDG).
This marks a significant expansion of APM’s footprint in the UK, enhancing the Australian owned company’s status as a leading global provider of employment, health care and skills
services.
PPDG is a leading provider of employment and skills support in the UK. It is a prime
contractor of the Government’s Work Programme and formerly delivered the Youth Contract
for 16 and 17-year-olds. PPDG was established in 1997 and has helped more than 105,000
long-term unemployed job seekers into work.
PPDG employs around 600 people and delivers services from more than 40 locations.
“The acquisition of PPDG is an exciting development in the planned growth of APM,” said
APM’s Managing Director, Megan Wynne. “It brings additional capability and expertise to
APM’s existing UK business, significantly strengthening our offering in the market.
“It’s very pleasing that APM is in a position to take up this opportunity to assist more people
than ever before.”
APM is working to achieve a smooth integration with PPDG to ensure seamless continuity of
the services that PPDG is currently delivering for customers and other stakeholders.
APM’s Chairman UK, Bob Leach said: “PPDG is a well respected brand within our sector
and therefore, the acquisition of PPDG enhances APM’s capacity to assist our customers
with overcoming challenges which exist in the marketplace in the UK.”
APM is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alan Cave as Chief Executive
Officer of the expanded APM UK.
“Alan is a well known and highly respected leader within the sector,” Ms Wynne said. “His
background in the Department for Work and Pensions and in senior roles with human
services providers make him highly qualified for the role.”
Further information:
Hamish Arthur, General Manager Corporate Affairs
+61 406 510 083
APM (Advanced Personnel Management, www.apm.net.au, www.apm-uk.co.uk) is an Australian-owned global leader in human services, delivering employment, injury
management/vocational rehabilitation, allied health intervention, community care (aged care and disability care) and assessment services. APM delivers these services to
public sector employers, private sector employers, participants and other clients from 400-plus locations across Australia, throughout New Zealand and in the UK. APM
currently assists more than 100,000 people per annum.
www.apm.net.au
www.apm-uk.co.uk