Atlantic International Rebrands as Circle8, Appoints CEO Franke, Secures $432M in Contracts
ATLN•Atlantic International Corp. has appointed Guus Franke as CEO, renamed itself Circle8 Group and will trade under Nasdaq ticker CIRC, reflecting its evolution into a $1.2B global technology and workforce solutions platform. It also secured two European public-sector contracts worth $380M and $52M.
1. CEO Appointment and Rebranding
Atlantic International Corp. has appointed Guus Franke as Chief Executive Officer while Jeffrey Jagid transitions to President and will serve on the board. The company will change its corporate name to Circle8 Group, Inc. and begin trading under the Nasdaq ticker CIRC upon regulatory approval.
2. Evolution into a Global Technology Platform
Originally a North American staffing firm, the company expanded through the acquisitions of Lyneer Staffing Solutions and Circle8 Group. Today, it operates across North America and Europe, delivering over $1.2 billion in annualized revenue through a unified technology and workforce solutions platform.
3. Integrated Service Offering
Circle8’s integrated operating model encompasses four business platforms—Technology Consulting, Technology Solutions, Managed Services and Technology Workforce Solutions—enabling enterprise, government and multinational clients to engage one partner for the complete technology lifecycle, from strategic advisory to long-term operational support.
4. Major European Public-Sector Contracts
Through its Circle8 platform, the company secured two large-scale European public-sector agreements valued at $380 million and $52 million, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for government technology initiatives and expanding its footprint in the region.
