Manufacturing director Roy Kingston is set to join Wyndeham as group operations director, a role that gives him a seat on the board. He is currently negotiating his release from the company.

Kingston follows former St Ives sales director Paul Uttings departure last March to join Wyndeham as group managing director. He took up the role last September (PrintWeek, 16 July).

When he links up with Wyndeham, Kingstons role will be to strengthen and integrate the groups departments including manufacturing, purchasing, production and human resources.

Wyndeham chairman Bryan Bedson said: Kingstons operational expertise and extensive experience will be invaluable to the group.