Sydney, Australia, 17th January 2013: Firebrand Talent Search, today announced the sale of its Asian and New Zealand operations to Auckland based recruitment group, Salt.

The terms of the sale are confidential, but ownership changed hands on January 1st, 2013.

On Friday 26th October at Sydney’s Doltone House, Firebrand Talent Search was awarded "Best Brand" and "Best Boutique Agency" at the Recruitment Excellence Awards. Firebrand was also a finalist in the "Best Innovation" category.

Formerly a Director of the business, Simon Lusty has been promoted to Managing Director, responsible for Firebrand’s Asia Pacific business.