EVONA Appointed Miles Hunt as New Chairman
The recruitment firm added an industry veteran to help guide its strategic transition to a subscription-based business model.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in People
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EVONA has named Miles Hunt as its new Chairman to oversee the next phase of its company growth. The firm, which provides hiring and business strategy support to founders, previously launched in 2018.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a shift in leadership focus as the company moves from traditional direct placement services to a subscription-led model. This transition requires navigating new revenue cycles and operational requirements common in modern service-based staffing.
Miles Hunt brings 30 years of recruitment industry experience to EVONA, including a track record of taking companies to IPO in 25 countries. The firm currently operates offices across Tampa Bay, Orange County, and Bristol.
The players
Miles Hunt
An experienced recruitment industry leader who has taken companies to IPO in 25 countries and chairs The Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
EVONA
A staffing and recruitment firm founded in 2018 that provides business and hiring strategy support to early-stage founders.
Steve Finder
A member of the leadership team at the recruitment firm EVONA.
Evan Leser
A member of the leadership team at the recruitment firm EVONA.
The details
As Chairman, Hunt is tasked with guiding the firm through its evolution from a project-based direct placement shop to a recurring subscription business. This operational shift often requires restructuring front-office hiring workflows and reallocating resources to support consistent, long-term advisory services for early-stage founders.
Timeline
EVONA launched its operations in 2018.
Miles Hunt was appointed Chairman at EVONA on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment reflects a broader trend of recruitment agencies seeking deep-market expertise from individuals recognized on the Staffing Europe 100 list. This strategy mirrors how firms leverage legacy talent to navigate complex transitions to recurring revenue models.
Operators considering a move to subscription-based services should examine their internal capacity to manage long-term client relations instead of one-off transactions. Evaluate the board or advisory level expertise required to support such a shift in your primary revenue model.
The takeaway
The move highlights the importance of matching leadership expertise with your firm's current phase of operational maturity. Review your own organization's growth stage and determine if your leadership structure aligns with your target business model for the next three to five years.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Theglobalrecruiter.
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