Protiviti Congratulates Brand Ambassador James Nicholas on Victory at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard

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Protiviti (NYSE:RHI) congratulated brand ambassador James Nicholas after his first professional victory at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in Bogota on Feb. 9, 2026.

Nicholas finished 68-65-66-66 for -19, eagleing the 18th to win by two and move to third on the Korn Ferry Tour points list. Protiviti donated 25,000 meals through its Birdies for Meals campaign; the program has donated more than 800,000 meals since 2021. Nicholas joined Protiviti as a brand ambassador in 2025.

Key Figures

Astara scorecard: 68-65-66-66 (-19) Victory margin: Two-stroke victory Tour ranking: Third place +5 more

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Astara scorecard 68-65-66-66 (-19) James Nicholas’ four rounds at Astara Golf Championship

Victory margin Two-stroke victory Winning margin at Astara Golf Championship

Tour ranking Third place Position on Korn Ferry Tour points list after win

Meals donated 25,000 meals Protiviti Birdies for Meals contribution tied to this win

Total meals to date More than 800,000 meals Cumulative Birdies for Meals donations since 2021

Program launch year 2021 Start of Birdies for Meals campaign

Collegiate wins Six-time winner James Nicholas’ collegiate golf record

Ivy League awards Two-time player of the year Ivy League honors at Yale for James Nicholas

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RHI was down 0.25% while 4 peers (KELYB, KFRC, MAN, NSP) also appeared in momentum scans moving down between about -4.65% and -14.77%, pointing to broader staffing-sector pressure rather than company-specific reaction to this Protiviti golf promotion.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 29 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 29	Q4 2025 earnings	Neutral	+0.5%	Quarterly results with revenue decline but performance above midpoint of guidance.
Jan 23	Leadership promotions	Positive	-0.3%	Senior leadership promotions to drive innovation, technology, security and transformation.
Jan 22	Earnings call schedule	Neutral	-0.3%	Announcement of timetable and access details for Q4 2025 earnings call.
Jan 22	Reputation award	Positive	+2.0%	Recognition on Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list for 29th year.
Jan 22	Workplace ranking	Positive	+2.0%	Protiviti named to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026 list for third year.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate reputation and workplace-recognition headlines for Robert Half and Protiviti have often coincided with modest positive price moves, while operational items like earnings or scheduling releases showed smaller, mixed reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, Robert Half reported Q4 2025 results on Jan 29, 2026, with modestly positive next-day performance (+0.52%). Multiple reputation-focused announcements followed: senior leadership promotions on Jan 23, Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies recognition, and Protiviti’s inclusion on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, both on Jan 22 with next-day moves of about +1.96%. Today’s Protiviti golf-ambassador story fits this non-financial, brand-building stream rather than a core earnings or guidance catalyst.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Protiviti’s golf brand ambassador program and James Nicholas’ first Kor...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Protiviti’s golf brand ambassador program and James Nicholas’ first Korn Ferry Tour victory, paired with a donation of 25,000 meals and a cumulative total of more than 800,000 meals through its Birdies for Meals campaign. It extends a string of reputation-focused news for Robert Half and Protiviti, complementing recent workplace and admiration awards. Investors may watch how such brand-building aligns with future earnings, client demand trends, and broader staffing-sector conditions.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Protiviti golf brand ambassador and professional golfer James Nicholas secured the first win of his career at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in Bogota, Colombia. Nicholas completed rounds of 68-65-66-66 (-19). 

Nicholas entered the final round in a tie for the lead but trailed Norman Xiong by one with three holes to play. He birdied the 16^th hole and eagled the 18^th to secure a two-stroke victory in dramatic fashion on the Fundadores Course at the Country Club de Bogota-Lagos. The win moved him to third place on the Korn Ferry Tour points list.

To commemorate Nicholas' win, Protiviti donated 25,000 meals through its 'Birdies for Meals' campaign. Since its launch in 2021, the Birdies for Meals program has donated more than 800,000 meals to people in need.

Nicholas became a Protiviti brand ambassador in 2025, his first season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Nicholas, a six-time collegiate winner, two-time Ivy League player of the year at Yale, chronicles his career journey in professional golf across a range of social channels, highlighting the successes and challenges of pursuing his dream to make the PGA Tour. His story of professional growth matches well with Protiviti's passion for career and people development. Protiviti has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for 11 straight years.

"James Nicholas delivered a fantastic performance at this year's Astara Golf Championship, and we're thrilled to celebrate his first career win on the Korn Ferry Tour," said Joseph Tarantino, Protiviti's president and CEO. "We are proud to support James on his ascent to the highest levels of professional golf, as we are to support all our talented colleagues globally on their career journeys. We are excited to commemorate this win by helping food-insecure communities, contributing 25,000 meals through our Birdies for Meals initiative."

"I am so thrilled about this victory and especially to be able to share it with everyone at Protiviti. Their partnership has been fantastic over the past year, and I am excited that this win will provide 25,000 meals through the Birdies for Meals program," said Nicholas.

For more information about Protiviti's golf brand ambassador program, visit www.protiviti.com/golf.

About Protiviti 
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, HR, risk and internal audit through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries. 

Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the 11th consecutive year, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). 

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FAQ

What were James Nicholas's final scores and result at the Astara Golf Championship (RHI)?

Nicholas finished with rounds of 68-65-66-66 (-19) to win by two strokes. According to Protiviti, he eagled the 18th and moved to third on the Korn Ferry Tour points list after the victory, marking his first professional win.

How many meals did Protiviti donate after James Nicholas's win and what is the Birdies for Meals total (RHI)?

Protiviti donated 25,000 meals to commemorate the win. According to Protiviti, the Birdies for Meals program has delivered more than 800,000 meals since 2021, supporting food-insecure communities through tournament-linked donations.

When did James Nicholas become a Protiviti brand ambassador and what is his background (RHI)?

Nicholas became a Protiviti brand ambassador in 2025, his first Korn Ferry Tour season. According to Protiviti, he is a six-time collegiate winner and two-time Ivy League player of the year at Yale who shares his career journey on social channels.

What impact does James Nicholas's Astara Championship win have on his Korn Ferry Tour standing (RHI)?

The win moved Nicholas to third on the Korn Ferry Tour points list, improving his promotion prospects. According to Protiviti, the victory is his first professional win and materially advanced his ranking on the tour leaderboard.

Where can investors find more information about Protiviti's golf brand ambassador program (RHI)?

More information is available on Protiviti's dedicated golf page at www.protiviti.com/golf. According to Protiviti, the page outlines the ambassador program, community initiatives like Birdies for Meals, and related partnership activities.