Ulverston content, PR and media consultancy 32West has appointed former CN Group and Newsquest Cumbria Managing Director Jonathan Lee as a company director.
Lee worked with fellow directors James Higgins and Frank Stretton at CN Group. Higgins, a former CN Group editor, set up the Lake District agency last July.
He said: “To have someone of Jonathan’s calibre, experience and drive as part of the 32West team is very exciting. He is passionate about business, passionate about Cumbria and is a fantastic addition to the team.
“We have managed the growth of 32West very carefully to ensure we take on clients only when we have the capacity to deliver over and above their expectations.
“Jonathan joining the team now gives us the opportunity to enter the next phase of our growth and we look forward to working with new businesses and organisations to help them tell their story in an engaging way.”
Lee added: “After 30 years in the media industry I am looking forward to this new opportunity and to using my experience to help businesses and organisations to grow and to help further develop 32West which has enjoyed an excellent first year.”
32West has clients including the Holker Group, Fine & Country, Cartmell Shepherd, The Access Platform, the Abbey House Hotel and Gardens, Alertacall and Samlesbury Hall.