The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) have announced its new Chief Executive. Louise Hanson will succeed Neil Carberry OBE, who will step down in September after eight years, to join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as Chief Executive. “I am delighted to be appointed as the next Chief Executive of REC. Bev White, REC Chair-Elect, said: “I’m excited to welcome Louise to the REC at such a critical time for our industry. Maxine Bligh, REC Chief Membership & Innovation Officer who will take on the role as interim Chief Executive in the autumn, said: “It is a privilege to lead the REC this autumn at such a pivotal moment for our industry, before handing over to Louise later in the year.