Ryan Speight Appointed VP of Brunel US | & His Plans to Unlock Recruitment Growth

"I'm most excited about the significant impact our team can have in a market filled with untapped potential. It’s essential we strengthen our foundations, refine our processes, and leverage our collective skills to achieve the ambitious business goals we’ve set," says Speight.

A Track Record of Impact

Since joining Brunel in 2022, Speight has led a high-performing team across the Americas, building momentum through sharp execution and strategic hires. Before that, he spent seven years at a recruitment solutions company where he was recognized as Global Direct Hire Consultant of the Year in 2021.

Today, his focus sharpens around three pillars:

• Elevating sales methodologies and operational processes

• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Building a high-performance, winning culture

"I see considerable opportunities in Energy (Conventional and Renewable) and Industrials. There is a big acceleration of Conventional Energy projects that are pending FID approval, but I also think we can expand to other growing sectors: there will be substantial investments to benefit from in data centers and embedded software in the coming years, as well as in the semiconductor industry, which is itself closely linked to Renewables."

Beyond focusing on immediate opportunities, Speight is committed to long-term structural improvements. "The priorities moving forward revolve around driving process improvements, adopting systems, addressing untapped potential in focused markets (mining, energy) and making sure we have a structure that complements people’s skillsets to drive the next stage of growth," he says.

For Speight, collaboration isn’t optional—it’s essential.

"Collaboration is key. Ensuring we effectively harness cross-regional opportunities, especially in growth sectors like industrials and energy, will be critical. We need stronger bridges between regions to leverage our global presence fully. For instance, lots of projects starting in the USA will eventually move elsewhere, whether it is Middle East or Asia."

Speight's leadership style is built around service, transparency, and empowerment. 

"I describe myself as a servant leader, committed to an open-door policy, approachable communication, and creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring forth ideas and solutions. I'm passionate about enabling professional development and reinforcing a supportive, solution-oriented workplace. I want to ensure everyone finds their place and thrives, to keep our retention level high. The best way to do that is through transparency and integrity."

Change is part of the journey, and Speight embraces it. 

"Driving change in an evolving environment is always challenging, but I'm optimistic. The USA team is open for change and looking for support to do so. Transparency and empowerment will help foster acceptance and enthusiasm among the team, setting us up for sustainable success."

Speight plays a round of pickleball in Houston with Tiago Chaves, VP for Brunel Brazil, and 2 others at a Brunel team-building event.

As hiring demands surge across North America’s industrial, mining, and energy sectors, top recruitment agencies will play a vital role. With Ryan Speight at the helm, Brunel is well-positioned to help companies connect with top-tier talent .

The next chapter of recruitment growth in the USA has officially begun.

Learn more about Brunel's premier recruitment solutions and workforce services by connecting with our US team.