Preferred International announce key internal promotion in Leeds

Promotion of David Ainsworth to Northern Branch Manager

Preferred International, one of the UK’s leading IT recruitment solutions specialists, today announced the promotion of David Ainsworth to Northern Branch Manager - heading up the Leeds office.

Announcing the appointment, David Clayden said: The decision to promote David comes at a time when Preferred International is setting aggressive growth plans and expanding the service portfolio. David has been with us for over three years and has always demonstrated fantastic commitment. I’m sure he will give us the additional muscle we need to help catapult our growth.

The promotion complements additional changes that, as a result of continued expansion and growth, see Preferred International relocating their North of England Operations base to Central Leeds. David Ainsworth is, of course, very happy with his promotion - I’m thrilled that my hard work has been recognised and I am looking forward to the future. We have a great team here which is growing well and our Northern office looks fit for continued success.

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