Consultancy firm Kroll has announced the appointment of a new senior manager in its background screening division. Jim Foley has been named Managing Director of the division’s EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.

Foley will help expand Kroll’s international background screening services, drawing on his extensive experience working with cross-cultural teams in a wide range of industries.

Most recently, Foley served as global director of market development and innovation for BT Media and Broadcast, with responsibility for more than £300m revenue and 600 staff in offices around the world. Foley’s previous experience includes senior positions in organisations such as Cap Gemini and Logica, where he worked with a range of industries including finance, utilities and technology.