Avanta appoints new Managing Director

Avanta, one of the UK’s leading employment, training and enterprise companies, has appointed Peter Brooks as Managing Director.

Peter joins Avanta with several years experience in the private sector, training and welfare to work industry. Most recently, he was CEO of A4e Work, where he successfully led the diversification of the division into new markets including offender learning, provision of adult social care and legal care.

Prior to this, Peter was Operations Director at A4e Work. He has also held senior operational roles at Bass plc.

Peter was educated at Manchester Polytechnic, where he gained a BSc (Hons) in Economics. He holds an MBA from City University Business School and is a qualified Chartered Management accountant.

Janette Faherty, CEO of Avanta said, “Peter’s expertise and knowledge of our markets will make him a highly valued member of our senior management team.

“The current economic situation and the rising tide of unemployment are asking new questions of the Government and private sector providers. With Peter’s help, I am determined that Avanta, with our two businesses TNG and InBiz, will provide the flexible and innovative services which the country will need.”

Peter Brooks said, “This is an interesting time for the welfare to work sector, and I am excited by the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with Avanta.

“The business has strong values and a commitment to providing an excellent service to its customers and employers.

“My aim is to build on the success and growth of the company and help aid future developments.”

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