McPherson to leave A&A Group
The A&A Group has announced that sales and marketing director, Steve McPherson, will leave the company this week after 28 years.
Mr McPherson joined the company in the eighties, where he was one of only seven staff. With responsibility for underwriting and insurer relations, he helped grow the company to over 500 employees.
He commented: "Over the past 28 years, I have been grateful to work for a company that has kept pace with advancements in the industry. I am very proud of our achievements over the years and wish the new team all the best in the next stage of the group's development."
Ian Chippendale, chairman of the A
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