Persol Holdings acquires Gojob SAS to boost AI-driven HR platform business

Persol Holdings, a Japanese HR service provider, announced on October 1, 2025, its decision to acquire 85% of the issued shares of French AI-driven staffing platform Gojob SAS for €122 million. This strategic move, which includes an estimated JPY 846 million in advisory fees, aligns with Persol's "Mid-Term Management Plan 2026" to evolve into a technology-driven HR service company. Gojob, founded in 2015, will become a subsidiary along with its 11 sub-subsidiaries, with plans to become a wholly-owned subsidiary by March 2029 through additional acquisitions.

Gojob SAS reported €158.2 million in sales for fiscal year 2024, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate of approximately 40% over the past four years. The acquisition aims to strengthen Persol's digital platform business, address potential disruption risks from AI in traditional HR models, and expand into the European and United States HR markets. Gojob's current management team will continue to lead operations under Persol Holdings.

This acquisition is a key initiative to accelerate Persol's transition to a digital model, with future investments carefully considered to achieve significant growth beyond 2030. The impact on Persol Holdings' consolidated financial results is currently under review and will be disclosed promptly upon finalization.