Bernhard Company has appointed Patrick Collins as its new director of finance and operations.

Patrick, who joined Bernhard in September, will oversee finance and operations at the company's manufacturing plant, based in Haverhill.

He has worked in a variety of industries, and Bernhards say his financial experience in manufacturing companies such as Telefonica UK Ltd, BWI UK Limited and Honda UK will bring valuable experience to the team.

Bernhard and Company Chairman, Stephen Bernhard, said: “Patrick joins us at a challenging time, we are all very excited to welcome him into the business, his skills and experience will reinforce our ambitious strategy.”