IT recruitment specialist Nicoll Curtin Technology is expanding its commercial division, the first of a series of planned initiatives to grow its business in 2011 following on from a successful 2010.

The company has hired Gavin Tew as Commercial Division Manager, together with two consultants, to boost the already established division and is planning further experienced hires across the year.

Nicoll Curtin Technology recruits contract and permanent IT experts on a contingency basis for the banking and financial, commercial and public sectors. Lawrence Hargreaves, Managing Director of Nicoll Curtin Technology said: ‘We believe that there is a huge potential to develop our commercial portfolio significantly, we have added a wealth of experience to the division to take full advantage of that opportunity’.

Gavin Tew joins Nicoll Curtin Technology from Venn Group, where he established and headed up their commercial sector team. Gavin commented: ‘I’m joining Nicoll Curtin Technology at a really exciting time. It has just been listed in the Fast Track 100 and has ambitious plans for growth over the next few years. I’m really looking forward to making a positive contribution to help us achieve our goals.’