The CEO of iconic Somerset-based fashion business Mulberry quit the group last week after nine years in the role – with the firm naming the former CEO of Danish womenswear label Ganni as his successor. Andrea Baldo, who has more than 20 years' experience leading brands in the global fashion industry, replaces Thierry Andretta, who...
Specialist UK semiconductor maker Graphcore, which has its roots in Bath, is poised to take on the global giants of the industry after being acquired by Japanese investment group SoftBank. The idea for Graphcore was born in 2012 when co-founder Nigel Toon and Simon Knowles met in Bath's Marlborough Tavern to discuss their next...
Bath’s top tech talent was again among the winners at the West of England’s most prestigious awards scheme for the sector. Three firms from the city triumphed in The SPARKies, the annual awards that champion the best of the region’s tech and digital community. The awards were handed out at a ceremony at the...
Monday July 15 Finals: Eco Animal Health Group Interim: Verici DX Tuesday July 16 Finals: Sosandar, Brickability Group Interims: Ocada Grouo, RM Trading announcements: Integrafin Holdings, McBride, Intermediate Capital Group, B&M European Value Retail, Petra Diamonds, Wise Wednesday July 17 Finals: Renold, Cohort Economic announcements: Retail price index, Consumer price index, Producer pride index Thursday July 18 Trading announcements: Diploma, SSE,...
Bath Building Society has appointed Ash Kassam as its chief finance officer five months after he took on the role on an interim basis. Ash, pictured, has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services. He joined Bath Building Society in March from Harpenden Building Society, where had worked for nearly one-and-a-half years as...
Purpose-driven comms consultancy Second Mountain is supporting a leadership development business with its ambitious expansion as it looks to build on a reputation for excellence achieved over nearly 25 years. Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) believes everyone can be a leader and is deserving of world-class leadership development. It directly supports individuals at all levels of...
