White joins the Frome-based book and colour print group this Monday (18 August) to replace Mike Pentecost, who has left the company.

B&T chairman Peter Maunder said he had approached White to take up the position following his departure from Bath Press, now called CPI Bath, in June (PrintWeek, 6 June).

"Weve known Chris for some years and weve always liked him and respected his abilities," Maunder said.

White left CPI when it announced the merger of CPI Bath and short-run arm Bookcraft. He had been with the company for nine years and prior to that worked as an accountant.