RGP names Jennifer Jones as first Chief Marketing Officer

DALLAS - RGP (NASDAQ: RGP), a global professional services firm currently valued at $180 million, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Jones as its first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. Jones joined the company in July 2019 through the acquisition of Veracity Consulting Group, where she previously served as Managing Director of User Experience and Design. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, though it faces recent challenges with its stock down 50% over the past year.

As CMO, Jones will be responsible for leading RGP’s strategic marketing initiatives, including aligning the brand strategy with the company’s market vision. She will report directly to RGP CEO Kate Duchene and aims to enhance the firm’s marketing to support business across all markets and improve brand storytelling.

Duchene expressed confidence in Jones’s ability to differentiate RGP’s brand in a disrupted consulting industry, citing her contributions to the company’s digital and sales strategies. Jones’s background includes driving change for Fortune 500 companies and a focus on marketing, sales, and go-to-market expertise.

Jones remarked on the opportunity to focus on RGP’s brand strategy and bring their flexible engagement models and market differentiation to the forefront for broader recognition in the professional services marketplace.

RGP provides businesses with flexible, high-impact solutions across various sectors. With over 2,600 experts worldwide, the company has served 88% of the Fortune 100 as of February 2025. The firm has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes for its excellence in consulting and employment.

The company, based in Dallas, TX, has a global presence with offices worldwide and engages annually with over 1,700 clients from 42 physical and multiple virtual offices. RGP is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

This announcement is based on a press release statement from RGP.

In other recent news, Resources Connection Inc. announced its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.08, beating the forecasted -$0.11, and revenue of $129.4 million, slightly above the predicted $129.42 million. Despite these positive results, the company faced challenges, including a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $42 million. Resources Connection maintains a strong financial position with $73 million in cash and no outstanding debt. The company also provided guidance for the fourth quarter, anticipating revenue between $132 million and $137 million and a gross margin of 36% to 37%. In terms of analyst activity, the earnings call highlighted the company’s strategic initiatives aimed at cost efficiency and technology-driven improvements. The management team, including CEO Kate Duchene, emphasized their focus on building long-term shareholder value amid macroeconomic uncertainties. The company’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency and client offerings were also noted as part of its strategy to navigate the challenging market environment.

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