Profits have bounced back at Rotork, Bath’s largest manufacturing company, despite ongoing challenges in its markets – but its shares fell after its chief executive announced he is to quit. The group, which makes specialist valves for the global oil, gas, water and chemical industries, posted an 8.4% rise in pre-tax profits to £54.1m...
Luxury homeware brand Cox & Cox has appointed Paul Strudwick to its senior leadership team as marketing director. Paul, pictured, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Frome-based firm, which sells a range of lighting, rugs, textiles and indoor and outdoor furniture and recently announced a 75% increase in year-on-year sales. He has more...
Bath-based alternative financial services group Time Finance has made two senior appointments in its invoice finance and asset finance divisions as it continues to expand. The group, which specialises in asset, loan and invoice finance products, has also launched a new offering to business owners looking to source vehicles to help drive their business...
Three Bath law firms and their top private wealth lawyers have been recognised in the latest edition of a prestigious annual legal guide. Published every July, Chambers High Net Worth Guide ranks the top performing lawyers in the field based on interviews with clients and the quality of work. Bath-headquartered firms Royds Withy King...
Global accountancy group EY has made a series of senior appointments in its regional office, including a partner and three associate partners, as it continues to invest in the South West and Wales. Robin Enstone has been promoted to equity partner while there are also promotions to associate partner for Elsa Littlewood, Ed Bujok-Stone and David Potter. ...
Independent PR and communications consultancy Carnsight Communications has promoted Leigh-Ann Hewer to account manager two years after joining as an intern. Leigh-Ann, pictured, became an account executive after just six months at the Marshfield-based agency, which works with small and creative businesses. Now, 18 months later, she has been promoted again to account manager. All Carnsight...
International commercial property agency Cushman & Wakefield has made a second double appointment to its regional hub in as many months. Louise Claxton has been taken on as a surveyor in the valuation & advisory team while Lauren Harrison has joined the firm’s graduate scheme. Louise previously worked at Carter Jonas in Bristol, where she...
The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed civil engineer Richard Bonner as its new chair, replacing Prof Steve West, who has been in the role since 2017. Richard, pictured, joined the LEP board two years ago and also served on the West of England Economic Recovery Taskforce. He is UK chief operating...
Made Tech, the public sector delivery firm, has appointed Robin Wyles as its South West and Wales market principal. Robin, pictured, who is from Bath, will be responsible for delivering specialist technology services to customers the firm’s customers across the regions, including the Driving and Vehicles Licencing Association (DVLA) in Swansea and NHS Gloucestershire. He...
South West accountancy firm Old Mill has appointed it senior pensions manager Steve Woodham as the new head of its Wells office. Steve, pictured, who has worked at Old Mill for 15 years, replaces Andrew Moore, who is retiring after almost 12 years at the firm, which also has offices in Melksham, Yeovil and Exeter. Old...
