Andrew Kerr
CEO - Director
Founder Andrew Kerr centres his business on building relationships with people. From his experience at two leading specialist construction and engineering recruitment firms, Urban Connect benefits from Andrew's long-standing personal network and specialist industry knowledge.
His team of expert consultants work within their own niche markets, supporting him in growing Urban Connect's extensive client base.
Stephen Kerr
Director & Head of IT Recruitment
Stephen has over 10 years’ experience in recruitment having previously worked for recognised brands such as Hays and Anson McCade. Before this, he had a successful career with the BBC as a Sports TV producer.
Stephen’s focus is now firmly on running the IT division of Urban Connect alongside his brother Andrew to become market-leading both in terms of service and reputation.
With his vast knowledge of specialist areas within the IT Professional Services sector, he will deliver an exceptional search experience for both candidates and clients.
James Caan
Chairman
James Caan CBE is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. He made a global success of his recruitment companies, Alexander Mann and Humana International. In 2004, he founded private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw which now has a portfolio of 30+ businesses.
He is well known for joining the hit BBC show – Dragons’ Den, and The Business Class on CNBC. A passionate supporter of small businesses, James chaired the government’s Start-Up Loans scheme and invests in and mentors Recruitment Entrepreneur's portfolio partners, including Urban Connect.
Greg Hollis
Director
Greg is focused on the strategic growth of Urban Connect and its portfolio partners in Manchester and beyond. With over 22 years of business development and management experience, Greg is best placed to scale our new ventures and to drive the progress of new industry sectors.
Jeremy Roberts
Finance Director
Jeremy is a chartered accountant experienced in leading both finance and operational functions, with a strong track record of delivering new reporting suites across a number of different sectors. He has excellent commercial awareness with a keen eye for improving how organisations operate.