• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday March 10 2026

Housing association appoints new CEO

Housing association Selwood Housing has appointed a new CEO. Mark Mayler will take up the role in June. Mark has spent the last five years as chief financial officer at Selwood Housing, where he has reshaped the finance function, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Friday March 6 2026

Senior solicitor joins law firm’s land and development team

Wiltshire and Bath law firm Awdry Law has appointed a new senior solicitor to its land and development team. Jessica de Noronha, who will be based in the firm’s Swindon office, brings nearly twenty years’ experience built exclusively within […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday March 2 2026

Promotion for commercial property lawyer

A commercial property lawyer at Wansbroughs who joined the firm as an admin assistant three years ago has qualified as a solicitor. Mia Down joined the Devizes-based firm in 2023, working in the private client department before progressing to […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday February 26 2026

Award nomination for financial advisers’ apprentice

Financial advisers Southby & Co are celebrating their apprentice being shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year. Apprentice business administrator Cristina Ellenico has been announced as a finalist in the South West Business and Community Awards 2026. Cristina (18) from […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday February 17 2026

Regional law firm expands employment team

Swindon and Newbury-based law firm Gardner Leader has expanded its employment team with the appointment of strategic hires partner Michelle Morgan and senior associate Catherine Morris. Michelle returns to Gardner Leader after holding roles at Shoosmiths and BCLP. With […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Tuesday February 17 2026

PR firm celebrates 10th anniversary with Ivy bash

Boutique PR and social media agency Carnsight Communications has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a celebration at The Ivy in Bath. The event was attended by more than 80 guests, including over 50 past, present and future clients, as […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday February 10 2026

Sole trader celebrates Dragon Theo win

A business dedicated to helping product-based businesses stand out through eco-friendly gift wrapping and memorable presentation, has been named a winner of the prestigious #SBS Small Business Sunday award. #SBS, founded by Dragon’s Den favourite Theo Paphitis, recognises outstanding […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday February 10 2026

Creative agency launches new client partner team

Creative agency Milk & Tweed has appointed a new senior client partner to help clients make the most of its expertise. Meg Fenner-Jamieson, who has been with the Chippenham -based agency for almost four years, is taking on the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday January 26 2026

Commercial property expert joins Wiltshire law firm

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has a new managing associate to the firm’s commercial property team. Richard Bowater advises a diverse client base, including high‑net‑worth individuals, major companies, families, and entrepreneurs, providing practical, high‑quality advice tailored to their goals, and […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Wednesday January 21 2026

Tributes paid to Swindon accountancy boss

Business leaders from across Wiltshire have paid tribute to Mike Lloyd, who was one of Swindon’s top accountants for more than 30 years. Mike passed away after a short illness aged just 65 on January 9. He retired last […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday January 19 2026

Communication expert appointed president of national speaking association

Generational communication expert and long-time Professional Speaking Association member Alastair Greener has stepped into the role of president of the PSA UK and Ireland for 2026. His appointment was announced at the PSA’s annual Speaking Business Summit in Telford, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday January 19 2026

WH Smith appoints new executive chair

Swindon-headquartered retail giant WH Smith has appointed ex-Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn as it executive chair. He replaces Annette Court in a shakeup aimed at restoring confidence. He joins as the retailer grapples with the fallout from accounting errors […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Thursday January 15 2026

Siemens Mobility appoints new joint UK CEO

Chippenham-based engineering giant Siemens Mobility has appointed Aglaja Schneider as its new joint managing director and CEO for rolling stock and customer services. She replaces Sambit Banerjee, who has retired after 30 years with the company, and will join […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday January 13 2026

Business competition so good they’ll launch it twice

The search to find the best businesses in the Thames Valley will be launched – twice – in March. The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards will be launched at Dorney Lake Berkshire on March 4, and again at […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday December 16 2025

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

The CEO of Swindon-based building society Nationwide has been appointed as the new Women in Finance champion by the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Dame Debbie Crosbie succeeds Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc, whose tenure saw senior female […]