On the move in business across Wales
Here we feature the latest appointments in Welsh business
THE outgoing director of CBI Wales, Ian Price, has joined Thomas Carroll Group as a non-executive director.
Mr Price has been at CBI Wales for 19 years, having initially joined as assistant director for Wales and the south west before becoming director for Wales in 2017. He will stand down as director shortly. Prior to joining the CBI, he worked at Newport-based recruitment agency Acorn.
Caerphilly-headquartered insurance, risk and wealth management group Thomas Carroll, recently transitioned into an employee ownership trust (EOT). It also recently appointed insurance broking expert David Whittaker as its chief operating officer and a member of its board.
Mr Price said: “Thomas Carroll is a name that is synonymous with insurance in Wales and the south west, and works with some of the region’s biggest and most successful businesses.
“It has always been a highly regarded company with a reputation for professionalism and putting clients first, so when I was approached to join the board as a non-executive director, I didn’t hesitate.”
“I will bring my insight and expertise on the regional and UK economies to the Thomas Carroll board, as well as highlighting what is important for businesses today, to ensure that this is reflected in what Thomas Carroll is providing for its clients and any services it develops in risk management.”
Rhys Thomas, chief executive of Thomas Carroll Group, said: “Ian’s knowledge of the business landscape of Wales and the UK is unparalleled and we are very pleased to have him join us at Thomas Carroll. His experience of working with some of Wales’ biggest and most influential businesses will help us to develop our client offering.
“Ian will also be working on developing and delivering our succession plan and people strategy, ensuring that the group’s ambitious growth plans are achievable and sustainable for the next 50 years.”
■ Port of Milford Haven
The Port of Milford Haven has appointed Anna Malloy as it first communications and marketing director.
As a member of the senior management team, she will play a pivotal to the delivery of the port’s long-term growth and diversification agenda.
Tom Sawyer, chief executive the Port of Milford Haven, said: “Anna has a key role to play in our future and it’s doubly lovely to see ‘port-grown-talent’ flourish and for colleagues to progress up through our organisation.”
Ms Malloy will lead across the public affairs, marketing, sustainability, media relations and community relations activities. She will therefore play a central role in the development of new and existing partnerships, including the Celtic Freeport, the Milford Haven Energy Cluster and the hotel operator the Celtic Collection – alongside the delivery of major projects like Milford Waterfront and the Pembroke Dock Renewables Terminal.
Ms Malloy said: “This is such an exciting opportunity. I am proud to be joining the senior management team and look forward to delivering our ambitious strategy.
“The Port of Milford Haven is playing a key role in the transition of south-west Wales’ economy to a decarbonised future. A beautiful place, with great people, that I am privileged to call my home.”
■ Chambers Wales
Chief executive of Chambers Wales Paul Butterworth has been appointed as the new vice-chair of the Regional Learning and Skills Partnership (RLSP) for south-west Wales.
Covering Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea, the RLSP is dedicated to bridging the gap between education, skills and regeneration. It aims to ensure that the skills provision is aligned with the economic priorities and opportunities of the region, as well as tackling the new skills landscape that is happening within the energy, construction, manufacturing and digital sectors.
Mr Butterworth said:“I am determined to create a better and fairer business landscape for West Wales to ensure that the local economy has the best available skills development for future project development and the transition into the green economy and energy sector to ensure West Wales thrives.”
Jane Lewis, regional partnerships manager at RLSP, said: “We are delighted to have Paul on the board. He will be instrumental in achieving