Appointments: PMI Health appointment to target South; Kukri adds 12 staff

PMI Health Group has taken on corporate healthcare specialist Jane Knight as an account director.

Knight joins the Northwich-based employee healthcare and health insurance services company from Jelf Employee Benefits.

Her new appointment will see her supporting PMI Health Group’s expansion into large corporate markets across the South of England.

“In the current economic climate, the role of an effective PMI intermediary is more important than ever in negotiating the best deals for large corporate clients and helping them to achieve the highest return on their health and wellbeing investment,” she said.

“PMI Health Group is best place to deliver this with skilled consultants, experienced client support staff and a unique occupational health proposition. Our nurse-led Managed Care service can help contain costs and offers a very personal, helpful and caring service.”

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PRESTON-based sportswear company Kukri has taken on 12 new staff, including marketing co-ordinator Stephen Alexander.

Alexander said: “Opportunities to work for a company of Kukri’s calibre don’t come round often, so joining the team was a no brainer for me.

“Since joining the business I have been amazed at how the all-round culture and core values of the business are also instilled in the customer care and service we provide.”

Phil Morris, managing director of Kukri added: “We’re really delighted to be able to buck the market trend and we are always on the lookout for really talented people with a passion for sport in the Lancashire area. We’ve got an amazing workforce and we’re really proud of all their hard work and their market defying  success.”

Kukri has offices in eight different countries including: Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and supplies more than 75 different sports.