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Appleby Westward Group appoints Joanne Findlay as HR director

Joanne Findlay has been appointed HR director by Appleby Westward Group, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the southwest.

Findlay joins from Roadchef Motorways, where she was responsible for the field human resources team. She is experienced in training, development and employee relations.

A member of the CIPD and a holder of the Institute's Certificate in Personnel Practice, Findlay previously worked for Boots the Chemist.

John Pattison, managing director of Appleby Westward, said: "This is a significant appointment for the company, the first time we have appointed an HR colleague at director level. It underlines our commitment to attracting, training, developing, coaching and retaining great talent within our company."