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Huntsworth sees double digit growth

PR and healthcare communications group Huntsworth has experienced double digit profit growth.

The firm said “rigorous action” on costs would deliver the improvement in profitability, to meet board expectations.

Huntsworth have also announced the appointment of Pete Pedersen as CEO of Grayling. Pedersen previously worked at Edelman on key accounts such as Microsoft and Xbox as a member of the executive team.

Lord Chadlington, Chief Executive Officer of Huntsworth, said: “Pete is a seasoned operator with long experience of winning and handling global accounts, and has built a global technology practice which over the last few years has averaged double digit growth.

“I’m confident that Pete’s client, technology and management experience will be a great fit with Grayling as it takes the next step towards becoming a global PR business with social media and technology at its core.”

Sally Withey, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director, said: “I am pleased that despite the difficult economy we will deliver strong profit growth and tight cost control this year. With some early signs of more positive economic conditions in some of our markets, we are focusing on growing revenues, winning more global accounts and leveraging our expertise and leadership in digital communications into more of our work.

“The appointment of Pete Pedersen as Chief Executive Officer of Grayling reflects the Board’s ambition to expand and invest in the digital capabilities of the Group.

“The Group’s 2012 Preliminary results will be announced on 25 April 2013 at which time we will also give an update on our first quarter revenue growth as well as the progress we are making in global accounts and digital revenues.”

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