New Finance Director at AFI

Grant Prior 1 year ago AFI-Rentals
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Powered access specialist AFI has appointed Richard Orme as Finance Director to oversee the UK and Middle East operations with immediate effect.

His promotion comes after Steve Woodhams, AFI’s long-standing Group CFO, has decided to leave the business after ten years to pursue an opportunity away from the rental sector.

As part of Orme stepping up to FD, Kat Berry has also been promoted to the role of Group Financial Controller.

David McNicholas, CEO at AFI, said: “During his time with AFI, Steve Woodhams has developed a strong finance team, and Richard has been an asset to that team since the Kimberly acquisition in 2017.

“Richard has built a solid relationship with the management team and has been pivotal in guiding successful acquisitions.

“Steve leaving creates an opportunity for Richard and we are confident Richard will continue the team’s excellent work in his new role as Financial Director.

“Richard and Kat’s promotions represent a recognition of the strength of the team we have in the business in the UK.

“Kat has been an integral member of the AFI finance team for over seven years and epitomises the AFI ethos. She is a team player who is always friendly, helpful and professional.”

Orme moved over to AFI Group as part of the acquisition of Kimberly Access in 2017, where he assisted the Kimberly board with the successful sale to AFI.

He said: “I am genuinely delighted to step up into the role of Finance Director with AFI. I’ve worked closely with the board and management team over the last five years to drive recent
successful acquisitions and business integrations, including Facelift in 2019 and, morerecently, MBS/Spiderlift last year.”

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