Phenna Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Hartwell as Divisional MD, Food & Pharma Division for the UK and Ireland.
In addition to his ongoing role as CEO of Eville & Jones, Charles will now lead the Food & Pharma Division as it continues to grow and strengthen its position in the market.
Charles brings a wealth of experience across professional services and people-centric businesses. A Chartered Accountant by background, he has a proven track record of delivering strategic growth and operational excellence. Before joining Eville & Jones, Charles was CEO of a specialist legal practice that became the largest of its kind in the UK under his leadership.
In this new role, Charles will work closely with existing businesses in the division to support their continued success, while also exploring opportunities to add new, high-quality businesses to the portfolio.
“I’m delighted to take on this new challenge at such an exciting time for Phenna Group,” said Charles. “Our Food & Pharma Division is full of exceptional businesses and people. I look forward to supporting and collaborating with them as we continue to grow and innovate.”
Charles will be supported in his expanded role by Lizzie Hay, Finance Director at Eville & Jones, who will also take on a divisional role while continuing as FD of E&J.
Commenting on the appointment, Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, said: “Charles has shown outstanding leadership at Eville & Jones and brings deep sector knowledge, a clear strategic mindset and a people-first approach. His appointment reflects our commitment to investing in talent and leadership as we continue our ambitious growth journey.”
This appointment is the latest step in Phenna Group’s strategy to build a leading network of specialist testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) businesses, united by strong leadership and shared values.