Meet Our Leadership Team

Our leaders are dedicated to serving the people who make progress happen. In collaboration with our clients and industry experts, we seek to constantly improve the value of our service. By deeply caring about people and helping them build careers that fit their goals and interests, we keep them passionately engaged on their projects. Through the cultivation of talent and potential, we help people make the greatest possible impact.

Chad Koele

PRESIDENT

Chad Koele serves as the president of Actalent. A proven and accomplished leader, Chad joined the Allegis Group organisation in 1993 and has held multiple roles in operations and sales throughout his career. In his role as president of Actalent, Koele leads the company’s global growth, strategic development, and financial performance.

Passionate about inclusion and diversity, Chad is a member of CEO Action and prioritises efforts to foster an environment where all employees experience opportunity and growth.

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Scott Anderson

Chief Financial Officer

Scott Anderson is the CFO for Actalent and leads the financial strategy for the organisation. Scott began his career with the Allegis Group organisation in 1998 as an assistant controller.

Prior to his appointment to Actalent CFO, he spent five years in Sydney, Australia as CFO for Allegis Group's business in Asia-Pacific. Scott is an advocate for maintaining strong partnerships to effectively influence and drive financial strategy.

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Olakunle Arowolo

Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Olakunle “Kunle” Arowolo, serves as Actalent’s director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Kunle leads the company’s internal and marketplace DE&I strategy to include promoting intentional advocacy and education.

Kunle began his career with Aerotek in 2005 as recruiter in Los Angeles. He has held various operational and sales roles and served on multiple inclusion boards throughout his career. As an active participant in DE&I customer symposiums and STEM events, Kunle remains committed to driving Actalent’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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Sean Carmody

Vice President, Strategic Client Development

Sean Carmody is the vice president of Strategic Client Development for Actalent. He oversees a team of seasoned executives responsible for retaining and diversifying key Actalent customers within strategic market segments.

Sean joined the Allegis Group organisation in 2003 as a recruiter in Milwaukee and has successfully progressed through various sales roles in the organisation. Passionate about supporting his community, Sean is an active participant in multiple charitable organisations.

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Mark Cooper

Vice President, International Business Development and Operations

Mark Cooper serves as the vice president of International Business Development and Operations for Actalent. Responsible for driving new engineering and sciences services business opportunities outside of the United States, Mark leads a team of subject matter experts and sales executives across EMEA and India.

Mark began his career with Allegis Group in 1988 as a technical recruiter and has held an array of leadership roles across the network of operating companies during his tenure.

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Greg DeLuca

Head of Services Transformation and Integration

Greg DeLuca serves as the head of services transformation and integration for Actalent. In this role, he leverages his vast experiences and expertise to drive growth across the company’s Services business.

Greg joined Allegis Group in 1995 as a recruiter. Having held numerous leadership roles across the organisation during his tenure, Greg has been responsible for executing sales, workforce management, and delivery strategies to diversify the company’s offerings. Prior to joining Actalent in 2021, Greg worked with leaders across Allegis Group to drive alignment and prioritise focus to expand Services business across the enterprise.

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John Flanigan

Vice President, Strategic Operations

John Flanigan is the vice president of Strategic Operations for Actalent and leads the organisation’s key talent operations and delivery initiatives.

John joined the Allegis Group in 1995 as a technical recruiter and has held several operational leadership roles in his tenure. An industry expert in recruiting strategies and best practices, John is dedicated to enhancing the consultant and customer experience. John has focused his efforts over the past year on the link between consultant care and engagement to identify how to best serve our employees.

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Maria Ketslakh

Vice President, Canada & EMEA

Maria Ketslakh is the vice president of Actalent, Canada and EMEA. Maria is responsible for overseeing the sales, operations and strategic direction of Actalent's Canadian and EMEA operations. Her primary focus is on diversifying our current business portfolio by driving results and maximizing the employee experience.

Maria started her career with the Allegis Group organization in 2008 as an engineering recruiter. Over the years, she's worked in various roles, including account recruiting manager, account manager and director of business operations. Maria was the first female director of operations in Canada.

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