Appointments: Ratten on the rise at RSM Tenon & more

ACCOUNTANCY group RSM Tenon has appointed Manchester based partner Chris Ratten, as its national head of corporate recovery.

In his new role Mr Ratten will have responsibility for driving forward the growth and development of the firm’s corporate recovery team.
 
With 14 years’ experience in recovery, having trained at RSM Tenon’s North West legacy firm Lathams, Mr Ratten’s specialisms include recruitment, manufacturing, retail, transport and travel.
 
He said “The RSM Tenon restructuring, insolvency and debt advice team is recognised as one of the leading business advisers in the UK as a result of its dedicated expertise and suite of bespoke services to aide any business in distress or creditor in need of support. I am looking forward to working more closely with our partners to ensure we continue to build the presence of our service line nationally.”

“The economic climate will mean many businesses will continue to face challenges for the next few years and so this is an opportune time to work with them. We have a strong network of contacts nationally and we are working hard to continue to build our relationships to ensure we maintain our position and provide turnaround and insolvency advice to business owners.”
 
RSM Tenon’s chief executive Chris Merry said: ‘Chris’ appointment comes at a very important time for the firm. He has experience in advising a whole range of clients from assessing their positions through to drawing up strategies to meet their business objectives or ensure their survival. Chris’ wealth of experience will be invaluable in leading us to further strengthen our position amongst our peers.”

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BRAND communications agency 438 Marketing has strengthened its board following a series of major account wins.

The Knutsford-based company has appointed Mike Willig as its joint creative director. Mr Willig,  formerly joint creative director at BDHTBWA, will work alongside existing 438 creative director, Damian Rawcliffe.

The appointment follows a successful year for the agency, which has won substantial new accounts including stationery giant Ryman; Exova – the world’s largest dedicated testing group and Liverpool John Moores University.

He said: “I’ve been a distant admirer of 438 for some time; they are delivering award-winning work for some fantastic brands.  I’m looking forward to playing my part in driving the business forward.”