Hanson to report to CEO Peter Dameris
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Assignment, Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), a leading global provider of
diversified staffing solutions, announced today that as part of an
established executive development and succession planning program, Ted
Hanson has been promoted to President of the Company. As President, Mr.
Hanson will report to On Assignment’s Chief Executive Officer Peter
Dameris and will be responsible for management of operations.
Commenting on the promotion Mr. Dameris said, “In his new role, Ted will
be responsible for overseeing our business operations and supporting our
strong high-performance culture. Over the last 18 years, Ted has been a
key executive of On Assignment or its operating divisions. During that
time, he has held increasingly higher levels of responsibility. Most
recently he held the positions of Executive Vice President of On
Assignment and President of our Lab Support unit.”
Commenting on his new role at the Company, Ted Hanson said, “I am
excited by the opportunity given to me by Peter at a time when so many
exciting and innovative things are happening at On Assignment. I believe
that we are strongly positioned going into 2017 to have a very
successful year. I am excited to be working closely with our senior
management to make 2017 the year that lays a solid foundation for
continued growth and success of the Company.”
In 2016, On Assignment was again named the 2nd largest IT
staffing firm, the 2nd largest creative/marketing firm, the 5th
largest life sciences firm, the 10th largest U.S. staffing
firm and the 3rd most valuable U.S. staffing firm on a market
capitalization basis.
About Ted Hanson
Ted Hanson joined On Assignment as Chief Financial Officer of Apex
Systems, which was acquired by the Company in May 2012. In January 2014,
he was promoted to the role of President of Lab Support and in January
2016, he became an Executive Vice President of On Assignment. Mr. Hanson
joined Apex Systems in November 1998 as Corporate Controller and became
Chief Financial Officer in January 2001. He currently serves as a
director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center
advisory board and as a director for the Virginia Tech Foundation board.
Mr. Hanson holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from
Virginia Tech and a master of business administration degree from
Virginia Commonwealth University.
About On Assignment
On Assignment, Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), is a leading global provider of
in-demand, skilled professionals in the growing technology, life
sciences and creative sectors, where quality people are the key to
success. The Company goes beyond matching résumés with job descriptions
to match people they know into positions they understand for temporary,
contract-to-hire, and direct hire assignments. Clients recognize On
Assignment for its quality candidates, quick response, and successful
assignments. Professionals think of On Assignment as a career-building
partner with the depth and breadth of experience to help them reach
their goals. The Company has a network of branch offices throughout the
United States, Canada and Europe. To learn more, visit http://www.onassignment.com.
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