Lancashire-based property and construction advisory firm Jones Melling has appointed its first non-executive director.
Experienced business advisor and accountant Phil Hawthorne has joined the Preston-based firm.
He brings over three decades of experience in the finance, property, pharmaceuticals, leisure and engineering sectors. Previous roles include senior positions at PwC and Proctor & Gamble.
Ken Jones, co-founder and director of Jones Melling, said: “We’ve expanded quickly in the last few years and it’s important we continue to manage this ongoing growth in a structured way.
“Phil has been there and done it all before. He can draw on huge reserves of experience and insight, bringing a fresh pair of eyes to the big decisions we take.”
Fellow director, Gary Melling, added: “Phil has strong expertise in management accounting and forecasting, so can add to our knowledge in this area.
“He will also be a great sounding board for the business. His experience outside the property sector also means he can bring an alternative perspective.”
Phil, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, added: “Mentoring up-and-coming professionals is something I enjoy immensely. I’m looking forward to helping Gary and Ken develop their business.”
