Iseq-listed recruitment company CPL Resources has appointed Mark Buckley as chief financial officer. Mr Buckley joins the group from Ulster Bank.

"Mark is an experienced CFO who has all the leadership capabilities and experience necessary to help us deliver our ambitious growth strategy," said CPL chairman John Hennessy.

CPL also published a trading update yesterday in which it said its business “continues to perform well in the face of uncertain economic conditions”. Its pre-tax profit for the year to June 30th, 2013, will be about €12 million, in line with expectations, representing year-on- year growth of 23 per cent.

The company will announce its financial year results on September 5th.