IPE Ventures Acquires EMR Search & Selection Limited

IPE Ventures, the private equity arm of the IPE Group, has today announced the acquisition of EMR Search & Selection Limited from the Five Ten Group. EMR is an International Marketing Recruitment specialist, providing marketing, digital, communications and investor relations professionals at all levels on a permanent, temporary and interim basis. EMR has been synonymous with marketing since 1994, offering deep industry expertise with the personal touch of a boutique consultancy.
EMR MD, Serrol Osman said:“We are extremely excited to be joining the IPE Group. The acquisition will both support and expedite our growth; the business has substantial potential to be realised and this will energise the EMR team to fulfil our strategy. I look forward to working with IPE and continuing to build on our great reputation by supporting clients and candidates, and the wider marketing industry, as the market continues to grow and evolve."
This latest acquisition adds further strength and diversification to the IPE Ventures recruitment portfolio. It’s a key acquisition for the Group and we are delighted to welcome Serrol and his team into the IPE Group.
The deal was led by Adam Fletcher and Enam Rahman on behalf of IPE Ventures, supported by Gateley and Haslers Corporate Finance. Five Ten was advised by Blackwood Capital.
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