Anchor Group Services has announced the appointment of Karl Hydes to develop its portfolio of UK regional and national accounts. Karl previously spent several years at Savills UK and Churchill Contract Services where he was instrumental in developing operational offerings for public and private sector clients.

Commenting on his new role, Karl said: "I am excited to start a new challenge within Anchor and look forward to working with the team to further develop their service offering. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on top quality service."

CEO Andrew Harper, said: "As part of our growth strategy, I am delighted to welcome Karl to the Anchor family. As a senior figure in the industry, Karl brings a wealth of operational and strategic experience at a National level, and his experience, credentials and key achievements are a great match for what our company needs in order to meet the challenges which await us in the future. I'm confident that Karl will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our clients, and we view his appointment as a sign of our commitment to being a leading company in our industry"

Karl officially started in his new position on 1st November 2017 and will initially assume responsibility for North West England, prior to taking on a wider remit for an extensive, national role. To ensure a smooth transition, he will work alongside general manager Alex Hiles for the remainder of the month.