Resource Group Holdings Plc Acquires Kelaca, Expanding into Americas

Acquisition marks RGH's first strategic move into the US, Canadian and South American markets.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:39am

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Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH), a global workforce optimization and recruitment firm, has acquired Kelaca LLC, a Raleigh, NC-based recruiting solutions company known for its human-centered approach to talent acquisition and advisory services. This acquisition expands RGH's global footprint and strengthens its capability to deliver differentiated people solutions across a broader range of markets and industries.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows RGH to leverage Kelaca's expertise and reputation in the US market as it seeks to expand its presence in the Americas. It also aligns with RGH's strategy of making disciplined, value-led acquisitions of specialist businesses to enhance its global service offerings and technology capabilities.

The details

Kelaca was founded in 2012 with a focus on building genuine relationships and using a tailored, collaborative approach that combines AI-powered tools with human insight to help organizations attract, hire and retain high-impact talent. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Keith Langbo, Kelaca has established a reputation for principled leadership, client focus and deep commitment to culture-led talent acquisition.

  • Kelaca was founded in 2012.
  • RGH announced the acquisition of Kelaca on February 3, 2026.

The players

Resource Group Holdings Plc (RGH)

A global, acquisitive workforce optimization, recruitment and people consultancy group, delivering integrated talent solutions to organizations worldwide.

Kelaca LLC

A Raleigh, NC-based recruiting solutions firm known for its human-centered approach to talent acquisition and advisory services.

Keith Langbo

The Founder and CEO of Kelaca, who brings more than a decade of recruitment industry leadership and innovation to the RGH family.

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What’s next

The acquisition is expected to enhance RGH's global service offerings and technology capabilities, allowing the combined group to better support organizations in finding the right people to fuel growth, innovation and long-term success.

The takeaway

This acquisition marks a strategic milestone for RGH as it expands its presence in the Americas, leveraging Kelaca's expertise and reputation in the US market to deliver differentiated people solutions to a broader range of clients worldwide.