International Recruitment Investments (IRI) announced the opening of its first Services Centre in Hong Kong. IRI specialises in the creation and development of start-up recruitment companies, offering senior recruitment specialists the opportunity to develop build and run their own business. The firm is owned and managed by a team of highly qualified professionals, each with a proven track record in the Asia Pacific region. Successful operating businesses include David James, IT specialist recruitment; specialist outsourcing recruitment; Icon Partners, search selection, Inspire, specialist Sales & Marketing recruitment and Optimum, specialist financial services recruitment. IRI is headquartered in Hong Kong with business operations in key Asian cities of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Singapore.

Covatta Communications have been instrumental in developing a comprehensive strategic branding and marketing communications programme for both the IRI Group and the individual service brands.