Noteboom

Mr. Noteboom: Both in India and China a middle class of about 250 million people has arisen.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

Mr. Noteboom: We facilitate immigration, we don't encourage it.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

Mr. Noteboom: There's a growing need for skilled workers.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

Mr. Noteboom: There are countries that are implementing it reluctantly or are enthusiastically at first and become reluctant, like Spain.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

But even without the Vedior takeover, Mr. Noteboom built the company's revenue from just over €5 billion in 2003 to more than €9 billion in 2007.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

Mr. Noteboom joined Randstad in 1993, subsequently holding a number of senior management positions and being responsible for the integration of a number of major acquisitions.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

Mr. Noteboom: If companies want to compete, they will have to work efficiently.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

European employers are likely to face an increasingly tough time finding qualified workers, even as production facilities continue to move to lower-cost countries, says Randstad Holding NV 's Chief Executive Ben Noteboom .

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

Mr. Noteboom: Randstad is the market leader in India.

Immigration Holds Key to Labor Shortage Andre Sterk 2011

"The data center really does have to transition from being this niche facility into a real efficient factory, just like any other manufacturing facility," Noteboom said.

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