ApTask, a staffing and workforce solutions company, recently announced that it promoted Eddie Bright Jr. to chief executive officer.

"This is a perfect time for Eddie to become the next Chief Executive Officer for ApTask,” said Founder Taj Haslani in a statement. “We have selected a very strong leader at a time when ApTask is in a very strong position, with deep, personal and rewarding relationships around the globe. “Eddie is uniquely qualified to lead. Eddie knows every ApTask segment, technology area, and geography, and will move the company forward with the speed required to capitalize on the opportunities in front of us.”

Bright Jr. will look to create new opportunities for ApTask’s Human Capital Solutions products. Among his roles will be managing resources on projects, management consultancy, staffing augmentation, executive search, RPO and Payroll Pass-Thru.

"I am incredibly honored to be stepping into the CEO role here ApTask and the 3R Connect family of companies,” Bright Jr. said. “Taj Haslani and our managing partners have built a tremendous company in ApTask and their global paradigm and solution offerings are best in class in servicing and leading our clients.