What it really takes to drive profitable growth in a recruitment business in 2026

Join SourceWhale for an exclusive evening, featuring Talent Journey, with Hugo Sugden and Kalpesh Baxi.
Hugo scaled GQR globally to over 300 people, and Kalpesh brings 25+ years of experience across recruitment, advisory and leadership roles.
Together, they’ll share practical insights on what actually drives performance and profitable growth in ambitious recruitment agencies, from common scaling challenges and commercial strategy, through to how high-performing businesses structure themselves to grow sustainably.
Expect an informal, high-value evening with drinks, nibbles and networking, followed by a fireside discussion with Hugo and Kalpesh, and more time to connect with other founders and senior operators in the space.

Event Agenda:
5:30 – 6:00pm: Arrival
6:00 – 7:00pm: Drinks and food
7:00 – 7:45pm: Fireside discussion with Hugo and Kalpesh
7:45 – 8:30pm: Drinks and networking