Wates said that she will work with chief executive David Allen and the other executive directors to 鈥榮upport a wide range of initiatives to help shape the strategic development of the group鈥�.
Emily Westcott joined Wates through its 2015 acquisition of Shepherd Engineering Services and since 2016 has been financial controller of what is now SES Engineering Services, Wates鈥� specialist M&E business.
Chief executive David Allen said: 鈥淓mily鈥檚 appointment comes at an exciting time for Wates as we look to build on the success of the last few years by making the group as efficient, progressive and sustainable as possible. It鈥檚 always a pleasure to be able to promote talented colleagues into senior jobs, so I鈥檓 delighted that we鈥檝e found someone of Emily鈥檚 calibre from our group of highly talented staff.鈥�
Emily Westcott said: 鈥淥ne of the advantages of being part of a group like Wates is the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of disciplines and different sectors. I鈥檓 really looking forward to working with David and the executive committee on this new challenge as the business looks to the future.鈥�
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