Managing director Robert MacMillan said the job was a newly created position to plan for the companys continued expansion.

As a company we are growing all the time, and I want someone to work alongside me in taking the business forward, MacMillan said.

HH is also increasing its workload both in Europe, where it is very active, as well as the UK print management sector and plans to investigate potential acquisition opportunities here and on the continent in the near future, he said.

The firm opened an office in Ireland last year, as part of its 12-18 month European print management service plan (PrintWeek, 9 October 2003).

At the time MacMillan had said the intention was for the Sutton-based firm to, offer a true pan-European independent perspective.

The position of finance director, which carries a salary of 75,000 per annum plus equity options, was advertised in the Financial Times.

HH Associates has a turnover of 35m, and its clients include British Gas, Royal Mail, Carphone Warehouse, AA and Unilever.

Story by Andy Scott