Robert Half names Ryan Skubis to lead global modernization; board approves $0.59 dividend

Menlo Park promotes veteran to run global modernization

Robert Half names Ryan Skubis senior district president for business operations modernization, a newly created role that consolidates responsibility for strengthening the company's operational infrastructure and accelerating technology adoption across its global talent and consulting businesses. Skubis, who joins the new office after a 27-year career at Robert Half that begins in 1999, is tasked with translating strategic modernization programs into measurable outcomes for teams and clients worldwide.

Skubis brings deep institutional knowledge from his most recent post as senior district president for talent solutions in the Southeastern U.S., where he leads prior modernization projects including expansion of Robert Half’s proprietary AI tools and business development platforms. Paul F. Gentzkow, president and CEO of talent solutions at Robert Half, says Skubis’s track record of turning strategy into action is critical as the firm continues investing in the future of its business. The appointment centralizes oversight for cross-regional operational priorities at a time when the firm seeks to scale digital capabilities across service lines.

In his remit, Skubis prioritizes measurable operational KPIs, cross-functional alignment, vendor and platform rationalization, and enhancements to cybersecurity and data governance. He is also responsible for driving improved service delivery metrics and employee experience as Robert Half integrates new technology into recruitment, consulting and client service workflows. Leadership plans to announce initial priorities and timelines in the coming quarters as the company expands its modernization program globally.

Dividend action follows governance routine

Separately, Robert Half’s board approves a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2026. The dividend announcement accompanies the firm’s broader corporate communications but does not alter the company’s strategic emphasis on operational and technological investment.

Company profile and recognition

Robert Half, based in Menlo Park, is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm and is parent to Protiviti, a global consulting firm focused on internal audit, risk and technology. In the past 12 months the combined organization appears on multiple Fortune lists, including Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For, underscoring its market standing as it pursues modernization across recruitment and consulting services.