Jul 19, 2021 / NTS GMT
Operator
I'm here today with SThree's CEO, Mark Dorman; and CFO, Alex Smith, to discuss their interim results.
Questions and Answers:
OperatorMark, can you provide an overview of the period.
Mark Dorman - SThree plc - CEO & Executive Director
Well, we're delighted to report that we made strong overall progress in the first half, a result of the hard work of our teams across the globe. We've continued to execute well guided by our purpose and our strategic focus despite what continues to be an unprecedented backdrop. Net fees and profits have not only grown substantially from H1 2020, they have also surpassed levels that we saw in 2019, really reflecting the strength of the business and our strong growth trajectory.
We are making good progress towards our key strategic ambitions, taking market share in our core regions and investing in our infrastructure to build a world-class operational platform. In line with our commitment to building a sustainable future for all, we are proud to report that over 16,500 lives were