Rebound Group CEO, Simon Thake, reflects on the company’s 20-year milestone anniversary, thinking more about the people than the achievements
The origin of Rebound was as a pan European business, as Freeway Group—which I started in 1989—was UK centric which had its challenges. By working on a European platform I felt we could sustain a level of achievement that would offer everyone in the company a comfortable lifestyle, ensuring everyone could attain their own personal goals.
Acquiring Freeway (Azego TS /ACG UK) was a sweet moment for the Group. It doubled turnover overnight and ensured the loss-making acquisition was profitable by March 2006. I believe this provided the platform to build and confidence to reach whatever we wished to achieve. Here we are today: 38 offices, 22 countries and an incredibly innovative resilient team that I class the best in its field within our sector.
We have another challenging year ahead but my belief with the implementation of Rebound 2.0 starting this year we will have a special year that will certainly crown our anniversary.
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