Leap29 appoints Simon Calvert as Business Development Manager
Posted on 03 November 2020

Experienced Oil and Gas Global Recruitment and Payroll business, Leap29, appoints Simon Calvert as their new Business Development Manager to support their continues international growth.
Simon brings with him over 20 years of experience and knowledge from the Oil and Gas Recruitment Industry. During his career he has worked for a number of well-known companies within the industry including Link Oil & Gas Professionals Ltd, Omega PS Australia & Norway.
Most recently, he has worked at First Recruitment Group where he quickly established himself as their Operations Director for Singapore. During this time, he was central to their expansion in Asia and developed strong relationships with Oil & Gas clients within the APAC region.
Working closely with Leap29’s Global Operations Managers, Simon will play a key role in expanding Leap29’s Oil and Gas sector across Europe. Leap29 have been operating in the Oil and Gas sector for over 20 years, employing thousands of people worldwide throughout the entire project life cycle.
“Simon’s wealth of international experience within the Oil and Gas industry makes him an invaluable member of the team and we are thrilled to have him onboard. His knowledge and strategic approach will be vital as we continue to grow our business and continue to provide high-quality recruitment solutions globally.” Nathan Ward, Managing Director at Leap29.
Simon Calvert adds “With Leap29’s 20 years of experience and strong reputation within the Oil and Gas industry, there is incredible opportunity for growth across Europe. Despite the current pandemic, Leap29 have continued to support their clients and expand internationally, which I believe is credit to their strong values and management team. It is a crucial time within our industry, and I feel privileged to be part of the team going forward.”
Leap29 are headquartered in the UK, with strategically placed regional offices in the USA, Europe, Scandinavia and South East Asia. Leap29 have hired, mobilised and placed professionals from over 90 different countries to global projects, ensuring a strong understanding across a broad spectrum of requirements such as local cultures, employment legislation and global mobility, including immigration, tax compliance and payroll.
With a wealth of experience and knowledge to support both Green and Brownfield project both on and offshore, Leap29 pride themselves on being a true partner to Oil and Gas businesses, building long lasting relationship that have stood the test of time and spanned the globe.
If you would like to find out more about their services, please contact them on enquiries@leap29.com or phone them on +44 (0) 1625 537 555.