DRPG, a global creative communications group has announced the appointment of Richard Parmenter to their board of directors.
Richard ParmenterParmenter started at the company more than 15 year’s as a technician when he was just 16 years old. In 2011 he became head of lighting before moving to production management and then to the role of executive assistant. In January 2020 he became director of group services, taking his place at the board table.
As part of his role, he oversees all business support areas including HR, learning and development, health and safety, sustainability, integrity, internal comms, IT and facilities. Parmenter's role is to ensure the team and clients are fully supported in the work they do, ensuring all team members are safe, secure and motivated.
Now he will bring this insight to the board, working with the other directors committed to safeguarding the smooth and efficient running of the business while supporting the ongoing growth of the group.
“It’s an amazing opportunity after being with business for so many years,” Parmenter said in his appointment.
“To join the board of directors and be able to work with everyone across the business to help deliver our vision is a privilege. Obviously, there have been challenges this year, but the focus of 2020 remains a positive transformation within group services, ensuring we are at the forefront in delivering our cutting-edge strategy, creating an exceptional service, supporting our team and our clients and ensuring their ongoing safety and wellbeing.”
He added that despite the complications the industry has faced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, DRPG is on an” incredible journey of growth” one that he is “extremely excited to play an integral part of this company’s future.”
Dale Parmenter, group CEO said: “Having lived the business since he started at just 16, nobody knows the company and our values as intimately as Richard. He will be an asset to the board to ensure the futureproofing and development of DRPG in its exciting 40th year as well as ensuring the continued integrity of the group throughout our global expansion.”
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
