Gail Cockburn has joined Business Stream having spent close to 20 years with the country’s leading whisky distributor, Edrington UK – where she held the post of human resources director.

A fellow of the Chartered Institute of People Development, shw has been appointed to develop and deliver the company’s new people strategy as well as oversee the company’s dedicated people and development function.

She said: “I’m passionate about the company’s vision to make a positive difference and hope to bring a lot of experience from my previous positions to help guide and shape Business Stream’s already progressive approach to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for its people.”

Ms Cockburn’s appointment follows two other appointments to the senior leadership team. Amanda Scovell has been promoted to director of operations after three years as transformation business lead and with over 20 years of working within the water industry.

Tom Abel has been promoted to director of sales after six successful years in his previous role as head of commercial development. Prior to Business Stream, he held several senior positions within both the tech and professional services industry.

Jo Dow, chief executive of Business Stream said: “Gail, Amanda and Tom will all bring immense value to our senior leadership team. We have an ambitious growth strategy and these three new appointments will help ensure we’re even better placed to achieve our goals.”