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Paul Boileau and Andrew Thorley Promoted!

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We are delighted to announce two promotions with our business!

Paul Boileau moves up to Executive Chairman (from Group Managing Director) and Andrew Thorley steps up to Group Managing Director (from Managing Director).

Well done both!

Paul comments: “We have made a number of advancements in our business this year, alongside our future strategy to deliver real benefits and the Brookbanks’ difference to our clients.

As we continue to shape our unique independent brand across the sectors we operate within, we are driven to ingrain our holistic approach, seek out value improvement on our projects, and continually develop the skill sets and expertise within our diverse teams.

Surrounded by these industry leading people, a strong management team and our amazing clients, I look forward to seeing the next steps for the Company.”

Andrew Thorley, Managing Director of Brookbanks
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Paul Boileau, Chairman at Brookbanks
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