A fast-growing technology company in South Gloucestershire has appointed a new chief operating officer as it looks to expand its presence across the region.
Victoria Parker has joined Almondsbury-based IT firm WestSpring following a 20-year career at a specialist technology recruitment company in Swindon where she rose to director level.
WestSpring IT works with brands including cosmetics company The Somerset Toiletry Co and professional services firm ForrestBrown.
Ms Parker said it had taken “an amazing opportunity” to tempt her away from a job she’d enjoyed since she was in her early 20s.
“My vision for my new role is to ensure WestSpring operates efficiently and to create a stable operational platform upon which the business can grow,” she said. “The team have done a brilliant job so far – we have happy customers, virtually all new business comes from referrals and (probably most importantly) everyone cares about the work they are doing and the success of the company as a whole.”
Executive chairman James Phipps said: “We are delighted we have been able to attract the calibre of leader in Victoria to WestSpring. We are a high-growth business and as we continue to grow the experience and leadership Victoria will bring will be indispensable to us being able to continue that growth. Our shared values and focus on the community is a key reason for her joining us as this exciting time.”
In the last year alone, WestSpring has seen growth of more than 30 per cent and revenue for the year will be close to £4m. The business, which was founded by Jase Small and Phil Cater, is planning to open a satellite office in Swindon later in 2025.
Mr Cater said: “We’re very excited to have Victoria come and join the team and as we continue to focus on our service and technology offering to our clients we are ensuring that we have the best talent in the South West to facilitate that.”
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