How Montreal Associates Built a Global Tech Staffing Powerhouse

From its beginnings in 1978 to delivering tech talent across Europe and North America, Montreal Associates (MA) has grown into one of the most trusted names in specialist IT staffing.

Join TRN Co-founder James Osborne in conversation with David Thuillier, CEO of MA, as we explore how this award-winning recruitment business scaled across borders, built deep vertical expertise, and adapted to the ever-changing tech talent landscape.

We’ll unpack:

• How MA built a global delivery model while staying locally expert
• Shifting from generalist to specialist: the strategy behind true tech verticals
• The role of TRN membership in shaping their operational, strategic, and cultural evolution
• How MA leverages client partnerships with global vendors like SAP and Salesforce
• The steps they've taken to elevate service quality across contract, perm, and exec search
• Lessons from nearly 50 years of growth, from early-stage foundations to sustainable expansion
  
  

💡 Whether you're a solo operator or running a team of 50+, this session will give you a real-world look at what sustainable global scaling looks like and how membership with TRN helps recruitment businesses stay ahead.