Group GTI

About Group GTI

In 1988, founders Mark Blythe and Adrian Wood launched Group GTI to provide graduate career advice and recruitment services. Their playbook was simple: create high-quality, sector-specific guides and websites to give students information about graduate careers and job openings. This approach established GTI as a key connector between ambitious graduates and employers seeking fresh talent. The company's first major inflection point came in 2006 with an investment from Exponent Private Equity. This partnership was designed to fuel growth into broader European markets. Two years later, a strategic acquisition of the graduate divisions of Hobsons plc from Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) transformed Group GTI, cementing its position as a market leader in Europe. This move brought leading brands like TARGETjobs under the GTI umbrella. The journey continued with another significant event in February 2019, when the business was acquired by Causeway Capital Partners. One of the original founders, Mark Blythe, invested alongside Causeway, signaling continued confidence in the company's mission. Today, with a database of over 750,000 students, Group GTI remains a pivotal player, specializing in everything from student research and employer branding to recruitment process outsourcing, proving the enduring value of its original, straightforward model.