The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI’s) managing director of people and infrastructure is set to become the new chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Neil Carberry, who has led the CBI’s education and skills policy for the past seven years, said he was excited at the prospect of leading the REC.

“As someone who started their career in recruitment, I know the value the sector brings and how important it is that our members can look to the REC for support,” he said.

One of the issues he will tackle in the new role is about how the workplace will change for companies and employees in the future. “Recruitment is right at the heart of that,” said Mr Carberry.

‘Gigantic contribution’ 

CBI deputy director-general Josh Hardie said: “Neil’s expertise and experience will be greatly missed by the CBI and will be a huge asset for the REC.

“All of us here at the CBI are immensely grateful for the gigantic contribution he has made during his 14-year tenure and wish him the very best of luck in his new role.”

Mr Carberry started his career in recruitment before joining the CBI in 2004, after completing a postgraduate degree in industrial relations at the London School of Economics.

He is a member of the council of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and the Low Pay Commission, which makes recommendations about the level of the national minimum wage. He is also a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Mr Carberry will begin his new role on 25 June. The process to replace him is currently underway at the CBI.

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