In a major development for recruitment tech in Australia, respected industry figure Greg Savage has officially invested in Kamal, the operations and automation platform that’s quickly gaining traction amongst forward-thinking recruitment agencies. Known for his unparalleled insight into the inner workings of recruitment businesses, Savage’s involvement signals more than just financial backing – it’s a strategic alignment aimed at elevating operational excellence across the industry.
Kamal, already supported by Talent Ventures – the investment arm of the RCSA (Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association) ANZ – now stands on even stronger foundations. The dual investment places Kamal in a powerful position to scale its mission: helping agencies operate more efficiently, profitably, and with significantly less stress.
“There are few people globally that have as much insight and knowledge as Greg on how to run really great recruitment businesses,” Kamal shared in their announcement. “We are stoked to have his wisdom built into core aspects of the product.”
Why This Matters
Greg Savage’s influence in the recruitment world is vast, and his decision to back Kamal isn’t simply about riding the AI wave. Instead, his support reflects a deliberate choice to partner with a platform that integrates technology and accountability – a theme he expands on in his recent blog, “Automation Without Accountability is a Liability”.
In that post, Savage offers a timely critique of the recruitment industry’s rush toward AI and automation. He argues that while the adoption of technology has accelerated, measurement and responsibility have lagged behind. “There’s a tsunami of automation flooding recruitment,” he writes, “but much of it is unmeasured, unmanaged, and frankly, misunderstood.”
The Savage Standard: Accountability, Always
Savage’s partnership with Kamal appears to be driven by a shared ethos: transparency, metrics, and strategic intent. Kamal doesn’t just automate tasks – it gives recruitment agencies tools to monitor, improve, and take ownership of outcomes.
This aligns with a growing sentiment among recruitment leaders: tools are only as powerful as the thinking behind their use. Agencies want efficiency, but not at the cost of quality, culture, or client experience. Kamal’s approach – now with Savage’s strategic input – helps solve for both.
The Future of Recruitment Tech
With RCSA’s Talent Ventures and now Greg Savage backing Kamal, there’s a clear signal to the market: recruitment technology is entering a more mature phase. One where innovation is driven by people who understand the rhythms and realities of agency life, not just those chasing the next shiny SaaS valuation.
This is also a strong moment for the broader industry. In an ecosystem often accused of being slow to adopt or overly reliant on legacy tools, Kamal is proving there’s appetite for solutions that combine smart automation with measurable, high-accountability outcomes.
For agencies seeking to modernise operations without sacrificing what makes recruitment uniquely human, this development is one to watch.
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