Begbies Traynor : Huw Powell named Insolvency Director for Begbies Trayor in Cardiff

Business recovery and rescue specialists Begbies Traynor has appointed Huw Powell as its new Insolvency Director in Cardiff.

A chartered certified accountant who is also JIEB qualified, Huw brings with him more than 14 years' experience working with businesses of all sizes which are experiencing financial difficulties.

Between them, Begbies Traynor's 10-strong team in Cardiff now have over 200 years' experience of recovery and rescue work.

Huw, who has previously specialised in restructuring, insolvency, stakeholder and project management, said he was looking forward to taking on the new role.

He said: 'I am thrilled to have joined Begbies Traynor and particularly excited to be working as part of such an experienced team.

'I have ambitious goals for the business and I am excited about undertaking a key role in helping shape its future success.'

David Hill, Partner at Begbies Traynor in Cardiff, added: 'I am delighted to welcome Huw, whose appointment will build on our already very experienced team.

'He has an established reputation for delivering strong and effective support, restructuring and insolvency advice to stressed and underperforming businesses.

'Huw's strong network of contacts and relationships with key stakeholders - from lenders and creditors to turnaround specialists - will no doubt prove to be instrumental in helping to strengthen Begbies Traynor in Wales.

'His track record of success within insolvency speaks for itself and we look forward to helping him to continue to grow professionally as he fully submerges himself in the new role.'