In Touch Networks
Industry | Online Technology |
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Headquarters | Manchester, England |
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In Touch Networks is an online technology company based in Manchester, England. The company operates a group of professional networks for senior executives and freelance professionals. Its services are primarily focused on recruitment, connecting its members with off-market jobs and providing training through events and e-learning.[1] Its chairman is JLA Group founder John Laithwaite,[2] a member of the Sunday Times Rich List.[3]
In 2016, In Touch Networks placed 39th in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards, recognising it as one of the fastest growing technology businesses in the UK.[4]
History
In Touch Networks launched its first network, NonExecutiveDirectors.com, in 2013.[5] It attracted attention by allowing companies to recruit non-executive directors free of charge, saving them significant recruitment fees. Early adopters of the service included the NHS and the Cabinet Office.[6] A US version of the network, OutsideDirectors.net, was launched the same year.
Having established NonExecutiveDirectors.com as the UK's largest non-executive director network,[7] the company expanded into other sectors, launching TheConsultantHub.com and FinanceDirectorNetwork.com.[8]
2016 saw a major expansion of the company. It launched two new networks, InvestorDirector.com and WomenDirectors.com,[9] and NonExecutiveDirectors.com expanded into the US, merging with the OutsideDirectors.net platform.[10] The company also launched its executive e-learning platform, In Touch Development,[11] and founded a charity, In Touch Futures.[12]
As of November 2016, In Touch Networks has more than 26,000 members.[13]
Awards
- 2016 - Deloitte Fast 50, UK 39th Place[14]
- 2016 - Deloitte Fast 50, North-West Regional Award Winner[15]
References
- ↑ "In Touch Networks - About". In Touch Networks. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "In Touch Networks - About". In Touch Networks. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ Beresford, Philip; Watts, Robert, eds. (24 April 2016). "Rich List". thesundaytimes.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ "Deloitte Fast 50 2016 UK Winners". Deloitte. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Boards of the future will need artificial intelligence". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Non-executive directors can play a key role in sustainability". Blue and Green Tomorrow. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Recruitment site set to hit £6m target". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Brief Introduction: Matthew Roberts". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "New platform connects investors with start-ups". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Groundbreaking UK Company Launches in America". Online PR News. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "Unique Board Level Online Training Programme Launches". BDaily. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "In Touch Futures - About". In Touch Futures. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "In Touch Networks - case study". Deloitte. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Deloitte Fast 50 2016 UK Winners". Deloitte. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Deloitte Fast 50 2016 Regional Winners". Deloitte. Retrieved 18 November 2016.