Recruitment firm Hays appoints Mark Dearnley as its chief executive, according to reports from multiple outlets. The new role follows the earlier departure of Dirk Hahn, who stepped down from the position earlier this year after 28 years with the company. Sources describe Hahn’s exit as being for “personal reasons.” Dearnley’s appointment is presented as a leadership transition at the firm, with the change occurring after the long tenure of Hahn. The reporting does not indicate major changes to Hays’ strategy or operations in connection with the appointment, focusing instead on the executive change and the circumstances of the predecessor’s departure. Overall, the coverage centers on who is taking over the chief executive role and the fact that Hahn leaves the job earlier than his long service might suggest, with no public details beyond personal reasons being cited for the step down. The appointments are reported without contesting narratives across outlets.