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Accurate Background Leaders Named to Professional Background Screening Association Leadership Roles

IRVINE, CA / September 20, 2023 / Accurate Background, the largest independent global provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced that two Accurate leaders have been named to incoming leadership positions for the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) for 2023-24.

Katie Hartley, Vice President of Client Solutions at Accurate, joins the PBSA Executive Committee as Secretary/Treasurer. Hartley joined the PBSA Board of Directors in 2022 and has been an active member of the PBSA since 2005. Hartley previously served as Communications Committee Chair and remains active on the Advocacy Committee. She has more than two decades of career experience in the background screening industry.

“I’m proud to continue to represent Accurate, our customers, and others in our industry as I step into this global leadership role,” said Hartley. “I look forward to continuing to partner with other industry leaders to advance the standard for excellence in background screening and will remain focused on driving PBSA’s mission through efforts including volunteerism and advocacy.”

Khai Ngo, Managing Director of Accurate Background company VerifyNow, was named Chair Elect for the PBSA’s APAC Council. Ngo joined the Australian Committee in 2020 and has served as the APAC Education Committee Chair for two years. Ngo founded Australian-based VerifyNow, which was acquired by Accurate in 2022.

“I am thrilled to continue to build strong regional engagement with APAC Council members as we partner with the global PBSA team to increase educational resources and advance our mission,” said Ngo. “I especially look forward to working closely with APAC leadership to grow membership and support the delivery of the 2023 APAC Annual General Meeting, as well as a future one in Australia.”

The PBSA was founded as a non-profit trade association in 2003 and was established to represent the interest of companies offering employment and tenant background screening services. The association’s volunteer leadership positions are the cornerstone to its continued success.

Accurate Background is a PBSA Accredited Firm and has been a member of the association since its inception in 2003, proving its steadfast commitment to achieving excellence through high professional standards with accountability that results in continued institutional improvement.

Visit www.thepbsa.org to learn more about the association.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

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Accurate Background Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List for the Ninth Time

Company Remains Focused on Client Success Through Compliance Expertise & Service Excellence 

IRVINE, CA – August 15, 2023 – For Immediate Release – Accurate Background, the largest independent global provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced it was named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent businesses. 

Accurate’s 2023 ranking marks the ninth time the company was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, a testament to the company’s sustainable growth strategy and commitment to service excellence. This year, Accurate achieved a ranking of 3470, validating its position as a trusted global provider of compliant employment screening services.  

“We’re honored to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the ninth time,” said Tim Dowd, CEO, Accurate Background. “As we continue to scale to meet the needs of our clients around the world, we remain rooted in our vision to make every hire the start of a success story; It guides our efforts to evolve the screening experience for our clients and their candidates, and it is achievable only through the dedication and innovation of the entire Accurate team. I am very proud of the team for its consistent strong execution over this ten year period.” 

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years. 

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future. 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at ​​www.inc.com/inc5000. 

More information on Accurate’s complete portfolio of compliant background screening and workplace monitoring services can be found here: https://www.accurate.com/employment-screening/. 

About Accurate Background
Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com. 

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Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. 

About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. 

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Screening experts Accurate and Vero launch HR industry event: Navigating the Changing World of Work

The inaugural event will focus on the future of AI and its practical implications for workforces

Screening provider Vero and its parent company Accurate Background will launch a collaborative event for the HR and Recruitment sectors on Thursday, June 29.

The live event, titled Navigating the Changing World of Work, explores the legal, regulatory and market trends that impact the HR industry in 2023.

Taking place at the Museum of London from 9am – 12pm, the event is open for registration and includes breakfast for attendees followed by a keynote speech by independent workforce and campaigns consultant Tom Hadley.

The late morning will see a panel of experts share their insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in hiring and retaining top talent, followed by a Q&A to close.

Topics for discussion will include the future of AI and its practical implications, evolving worker expectations and aspirations, reputation and social impact, and external factors, including the political landscape and how it can impact recruitment.

Dan Shoemaker, Chief Revenue Officer of Accurate, explains why it was important to launch the event now: “The global employment landscape is constantly changing, driven by evolving forces with candidates and employees, new recruitment models, and ways of working. Practitioners in the human resource and compliance fields must stay abreast of these changes to ensure proper policies, procedures, and to meet business demands.

“Whether you’re an HR professional, recruiter, compliance and risk leader, or business leader, this event is critical to anyone involved in the hiring process, and we’d love to have you join us and hear your own insights.”

Ahead of his keynote speech, Tom Hadley added: “There has never been a more important time to take stock of a shape-shifting employment landscape, with a particular focus on the questions raised above. Employers all over the world are looking for new approaches and new opportunities within a shape-shifting world of work. This opens the door for active debate, good practice sharing, and showcasing innovative approaches. There will be plenty of that next week at the Museum of London!”

For more information and to register for free, visit Navigating the Changing World of Work: Register.

About Vero

Established in 2006, Vero Screening’s mission has always been to provide expert knowledge, excellence of service, and world-class employment screening to fit the needs of businesses across a wide range of industries.

As well as experts in background checks and employment screening, it also has specialists in compliance, human resources, digital technology and more working from its base in Brighton, East Sussex. To learn more, visit veroscreening.com.

About Accurate 

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.

Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

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Accurate Background Appoints Amyra de Carion as Senior Vice President Global Sales

Addition Strengthens Global Growth Leadership

IRVINE, CA /June 20, 2023 / For Immediate Release – Accurate Background, the world’s largest independent provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Amyra (Rand) de Carion as Senior Vice President Global Sales. In support of Accurate’s vision to make every hire the start of a success story, Amyra will lead Accurate’s global sales team, consulting with clients around the world to find the right background screening solutions. She will report to Accurate Chief Revenue Officer Dan Shoemaker.

“Our clients possess a broad spectrum of unique business needs and compliance requirements influenced by industry, size, and location. They rely on Accurate to provide guidance and support in determining the right screening solutions,” said Accurate Chief Revenue Officer Dan Shoemaker. “Amyra brings not only a real desire to help businesses find solutions to their myriad challenges, but also to build and scale strong teams with a deep understanding of client needs across our key verticals.”

Amyra joins Accurate with more than 20 years of experience leading high-growth sales teams in the software industry in areas including retail, enterprise resource planning, human capital management, health tech, and marketing. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Zipline.

“I’m thrilled to join the Accurate team. It is incredible to see the passion within this organization, and I’m inspired by the way that employees at every level are truly committed to the vision,” said Amyra. “It stands out in the sales process and in every interaction with clients and prospects that Accurate is going to go above and beyond.”

About Accurate  Background
Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.

Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

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Accurate Background appoints Gavin Tagg as Senior Vice President Associate General Counsel

New senior leadership role strengthens global compliance expertise  

Irvine, Calif., May 23, 2023 — For Immediate Release – Accurate Background, the world’s largest privately held provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Gavin Tagg as Senior Vice President Associate General Counsel. In this new role, Gavin will guide and enhance Accurate’s global legal and compliance expertise, increasing the screening provider’s capabilities to serve clients around the world. 

Reporting to Accurate Chief Legal Officer David Wheeler and based at the headquarters of Accurate subsidiary Vero Screening in Brighton, U.K., Gavin will deliver expert legal guidance across Accurate as the company continues its global growth. 

“To meet the needs of our clients worldwide, it is vital we have extensive legal and compliance knowledge,” said Accurate Chief Legal Officer David Wheeler. “The background screening industry and compliance landscape are dynamic, and we need to continue to be at the forefront. With the addition of Gavin, I’m confident that we are well positioned to continue to navigate the complexities of background screening compliance on a global level.” 

A qualified attorney, Gavin spent the early part of his career in sole legal counsel roles before focusing on the leadership of legal and compliance teams. He brings 25 years of legal experience. 

In his most recent role at Adecco Group (SVP General Counsel and Regional Head of Integrity and Compliance, UK & Ireland), Gavin sat on the board of directors and held responsibility for forty staff members. Having worked with Adecco for almost ten years, his prior roles include Interquest Group, Resource Solutions, Spring Group PLC, Ballintrae Limited and Penna PLC.  

On taking on his new role, Gavin said: “I’m thrilled to join Accurate at a time of such momentum and growth. I look forward to working closely with the Accurate leadership team to provide clients with the highest level of confidence in the company’s high standards for global screening compliance.”  

About Accurate 
Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.  

Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com. 

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Accurate Background Acquires Australia’s VerifyNow

The Next Step in Accurate’s Leadership as a Global Screening Provider

Irvine, Calif., March 16, 2023 — For Immediate Release – Accurate Background, the world’s largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced the acquisition of VerifyNow Pty Ltd, an employment screening provider in Australia. The acquisition complements Accurate’s global strategy and expands its portfolio of international compliance-driven employment screening solutions. VerifyNow will continue to operate under the leadership of Khai Ngo, who will join Accurate’s senior leadership team.

“We remain committed to our global employment screening capabilities while continuing to advance our innovative approach to candidate and client experience, screening technology, and compliance expertise,” said Tim Dowd, CEO of Accurate Background. Dowd added, “Accurate and VerifyNow have been partners for several years, and we are excited to deepen this relationship as we seek to better serve our clients’ background screening needs in Australia and beyond.”

The acquisition further expands Accurate’s global business footprint and comes on the heels of the successful acquisition of Vero Screening in July 2022. Accurate gains a new office in Australia, where the VerifyNow team will continue to serve its existing client base while offering support to Accurate’s roster of multinational clients.

“Our customers and employees will benefit greatly from this acquisition by Accurate as we look to expand our service and capabilities within Australia and New Zealand and provide better screening options for multinational clients with the Accurate platform,” said Khai Ngo, the CEO of VerifyNow.

To manage the global expansion, Aaron Hayes has been promoted to General Manager and EVP, International, overseeing Accurate’s EMEA and APAC regions.

“The need to tap into a global hiring pool continues to grow, and employment screening on an international level is more important than ever,” said Hayes. “Our expanded global footprint helps us serve Accurate customers with an entrepreneurial mindset and helps ensure a seamless, unified candidate experience at scale.”

Dowd added, “As we evaluate opportunities to expand our business footprint to better serve our customers, it is vital that we select partners who share our vision, our values and strengthen our overall capabilities for our customers. We look forward to the opportunities that this acquisition will bring.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gilbert + Tobin represented Accurate in the transaction while the sellers of VerifyNow were represented by MV Law.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

About VerifyNow

The VerifyNow mission is to help organisations build a trusted workforce. We offer a range of background checks and assessments to support the screening of new hires and the existing workforce. We also offer expertise in psychometric and aptitude testing. To learn more, visit verifynow.com.au.

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Katie Hartley Appointed to Professional Background Screening Association Board of Directors

Leadership involvement in the association underscores Accurate’s commitment to advancing the screening industry

IRVINE, CA / September 28, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced that Katie Hartley, VP of Client Solutions at Accurate, has been named to the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.

Hartley brings more than two decades of career experience in background screening to her new role and will utilize her expertise to serve the greater needs of the screening industry. As a new member of PBSA’s Board of Directors, Hartley will help represent the industry’s most dynamic organizations from around the globe that are furthering PBSA’s commitment to excellence in the background screening industry. Hartley joined PBSA in 2005 and quickly became the chair of the Communications Committee, where she led efforts to build member communications channels and processes that still exist today. Most recently, Hartley served on the Advocacy Committee and will stay engrained in advocacy as a liaison as she joins the PBSA Board.

“I’m thrilled to join the PBSA Board of Directors and represent Accurate, our customers and others in our industry to continue fostering a high level of ethics and performance standards for the screening industry,” said Katie Hartley, VP of Client Solutions, Accurate Background. “I look forward to collaborating with its members and other thought leaders to execute its strategic plan, which includes a significant focus on growing industry activities, revenue and volunteerism globally.”

PBSA was founded as a non-profit trade association in 2003 and was established to represent the interest of companies offering employment and tenant background screening services. The association’s volunteer leadership positions are the cornerstone to its continued success.

Accurate Background is a PBSA Accredited Firm and has been a member of the association since its inception in 2003, proving its steadfast commitment to achieving excellence through high professional standards with accountability that results in continued institutional improvement.

Visit www.thepbsa.org to learn more about the association.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

 

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Accurate Background Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List for the Eighth Time

Accurate’s 2022 Inclusion Underscores Caliber of Key Growth Initiatives

IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2022 / Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced it has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment-its independent businesses.

Accurate’s 2022 ranking marks the eighth time that the company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, validating its position as a trusted provider of employment screening services. This year, Accurate climbed to No. 2759, from its No. 3024 position last year and representing a three-year growth of 202%, credited to the company’s accelerated expansion and commitment to deepening its market footprint to serve more customers.

“It is an honor to once again be recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America,” said Tim Dowd, CEO, Accurate Background. “This year, Accurate has made significant strides to advance the background screening experience and expanded our offering of exceptional client and candidate services globally. Our improved ranking is a testament to the drive and dedication of our employees, and further demonstrates our focused efforts to scale our business through strategic investments and accelerate as a global screening provider.”

The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at ​​www.inc.com/inc5000.

More information on Accurate’s complete portfolio of background screening and workplace monitoring services can be found here: https://www.accurate.com/employment-screening/.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

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Accurate Background Acquires Vero Screening, the UK’s Largest Independent Employment Screening Provider

Strategic Acquisition Accelerates Accurate’s Global Expansion Strategy and Broadens Vertical Expertise in Regulated Markets

IRVINE, Calif. and BRIGHTON, UK, July 19, 2022 – Accurate Background, the largest privately held provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screening, and monitoring solutions, today announced it signed and closed the acquisition of Vero Screening Ltd., the UK’s largest independent employment screening provider. The acquisition continues Accurate’s global expansion strategy, deepens its EMEA market footprint, and expands its portfolio of compliance-driven and service-focused employment screening solutions. Vero will continue to operate under its own brand led by Rupert Emson, co-founder and CEO. Emson will join Accurate’s executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Tim Dowd.

“We are committed to leading the industry in global employment screening by continuing to provide exceptional candidate and client experience, compliance expertise and technological innovation,” said Tim Dowd, CEO of Accurate. “With the addition of Vero Screening, Accurate continues our global expansion to meet the needs of global multinational organizations as they quickly onboard talent and manage risk with industry-leading screening and monitoring services.”

The acquisition unifies two employment screening market leaders, bringing together tenured, highly experienced talent, customer-driven cultures, compliance expertise, and advanced technological innovations. Accurate gains a new EMEA headquarters in Brighton, UK, where the Vero team will continue to serve its strong client base, while offering support to a growing roster of multinational clients. Vero’s products and services complement Accurate’s portfolio of employment screening and monitoring solutions, and bring deep vertical expertise in the legal, financial, and professional services sectors, and a robust global compliance practice.

“In an industry where candidate and client experience are paramount, Accurate and Vero are aligned with a focus on service excellence and a safer hiring process from start to finish,” said Rupert Emson, CEO of Vero. “Our customers and employees will benefit greatly from the partnership with Accurate, which shares our customer-first philosophy and believes in empowering its employees. Today marks a new chapter for our business and our team, and we look forward to joining the Accurate family, to advance the screening experience and expand our global footprint in highly regulated, compliance-driven vertical markets.”

Dowd added, “As we evaluated opportunities to grow our business, it was vital that we chose a company that shares our vision and values, and who is committed to delivering exceptional service for both clients and candidates throughout the screening process. I look forward to working with Rupert and the extremely talented team at Vero to continue supporting their clients as we scale our business globally.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Accurate and finnCap Cavendish served as financial advisor to Vero, and Freeths LLP, its legal advisor.

About Accurate Background

Our vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.

About Vero Screening

Vero is a UK-based supplier of screening services that provides expert knowledge and world-class service for clients in 200+ countries, with specialty in financial services, banking legal, professional services and technology.

Its vision is to deliver outstanding employment screening services and solutions which mitigate client risk and promote high levels of candidate engagement. To learn more visit veroscreening.com

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