WE BELIEVE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
We strive to build meaningful relationships with our clients and talent, always with a people first approach. So that when it comes to matching the right business with the right person, we are already one step ahead.
We believe that a diverse workplace delivers better outcomes for companies and their workforce. An inclusive environment — where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued — is critical to ensuring everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
All our agents encompass our core values of collaboration and innovation and share our passion for excellence and diversity.
Our History How We’ve Evolved
Aquent began as an idea shared by three friends at Harvard University back in 1985. Originally going by the name MacTemps, the recruitment company quickly expanded across the US before opening its first international office in the UK in 1991. This was followed by offices in France, Australia, Canada, Japan and The Netherlands. And, in 1999, MacTemps became the Aquent we know and love today.
Continuing to adapt and thrive, Aquent went on to launch Aquent Studios in 2006 and Aquent Gymnasium in 2012. Transitioning from a simple temp agency to a global recruitment solutions provider, with 4000+ clients across 38 offices and in 7 different countries. And the best bit? Those three friends are still here, inspiring their staff and nurturing a culture of innovation.
Leadership Driving success
Learn more about our executive leadership team's commitment to innovation in our industry.
John Chuang
Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO
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John co-founded Aquent in 1986 while an undergraduate at Harvard University. Within five years he grew the company from dorm room startup to the 12th fastest growing private company in America. He has served as CEO from the beginning.
Over the course of his career John has been widely recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership and accomplishments. Accolades include: Boston Business Journal's, "40 Under 40", Mass High Tech's, "High Tech All Star," finalist for the Harvard Business School Club of New York's, "America’s Entrepreneur Award," and Ernst and Young’s, “Entrepreneur of the Year” for New England. He was the subject of a Fast Company cover story and was the protagonist in a Harvard Business School case study.
John has been featured in a number of national media outlets and trade publications, including NPR, The Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, The Financial Times, Business Insider, and Quartz. He is also a frequent guest on Bloomberg Television, Yahoo Finance and Cheddar TV.
John has served as president of the Massachusetts Association of Staffing Services and as chairman of the board of directors of Angie’s List (NASDAQ:ANGI). He also has served as a board member for the American Staffing Association, AIGA, and the Recycling Advisory Committee for the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
John earned a bachelor's degree cum laude from Harvard College and an MBA with honours from Harvard Business School.