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TORONTO, ON — Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has promoted David King to President of Executive Search for the Americas and Europe. In this role, he will lead the business across the U.S., Canada, South America and Europe, with a focus on driving how organizations find and hire C-suite and senior-level leaders.

Since joining Robert Half in 1995, King has held increasingly senior leadership roles across Eastern and Western Canada, Brazil, and Chile, most recently serving as Senior Managing Director for Canada and South America. Over the past three decades, he has led operations, developed teams and built client and candidate relationships across a range of markets, gaining valuable international leadership experience.

“David is a proven leader whose deep understanding of our business, markets and people has helped drive our success,” said Paul Gentzkow, President and CEO of Robert Half Talent Solutions. “His ability to develop strong teams and deliver exceptional service makes him the right person to lead our Executive Search business into its next chapter.”

King’s appointment reinforces Robert Half’s commitment to helping organizations meet their most critical leadership needs. He will build on the company’s established Executive Search practice to expand its reach and deliver the market expertise clients need to make important leadership hires.

FAQs

What is Robert Half Executive Search?

Robert Half Executive Search helps organizations identify and hire C-suite and senior-level leaders. Its consultants combine industry knowledge, market insight and an extensive professional network to help companies meet critical leadership needs.

What will David King do in his new role?

As President of Executive Search for the Americas and Europe, King will lead Robert Half’s executive search business across the U.S., Canada, South America and Europe. He will focus on driving growth, deepening client relationships and strengthening the company’s executive search capabilities.

About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services.

Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® Most Admired Companies™, and by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2026. Explore comprehensive talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.ca.