A manufacturer has appointed a new managing director to lead its European HQ in Birmingham.
HydraForce Hydraulics, which makes high-performance hydraulic valves and manifold systems, has promoted Jon Bradley to the role.
He will lead a team of 700 staff at its base at the Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Aston.
Mr Bradley joined the US-based firm as director of global quality excellence in 2016 since when he has helped to raise its profile globally.
He started his working life as an engineering apprentice before embarking on a career in the manufacturing sector which has spanned three decades in fields such as aerospace, automotive and off-highway hydraulic engineering, in both the 海角视频 and US.
Mr Bradley said: "I am extremely honoured to be asked to follow in the footsteps of former managing directors Tony Brown and Peter Macdonald, extending the founder Jim Brizzolara's HydraForce legacy.
"I will continue to work with the team to deliver the benefits that my predecessors have put in place, carrying them out in the spirit of HydraForce."
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Vice-president of operations Tim Twitty added: "We extend our gratitude and best wishes to our former managing director Tony in his future endeavours and welcome Jon Bradley in his new position."
In other appointments news, West Midlands Combined Authority has made a senior appointment aimed at helping businesses across the region prioritise their employees' mental health while boosting economic productivity.
Bobby Birdi joins the council as its new thrive at work engagement manager from the West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.
In his new post, he will lead a team promoting the authority's ‘Thrive at Work' programme which offers support to businesses across the Midlands with employee health and wellbeing.
Financial services firm PwC has added a new face to its business restructuring team in Birmingham.
Helen Wheeler-Jones is its new director and will focus on helping mid market businesses of all types navigate the current financial climate and the impact of covid.
She has previously worked for Grant Thornton, Baker Tilly and RSM Tenon.
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Jade Linton is now its HR director based in Solihull and joins the executive team at board level and Sharon Oakley has been promoted from associate director to director in the wills and estates team in Dudley.
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