We are pleased to announce that Entrepreneur James Phipps has joined the team as Executive Chairman. James brings with him extensive experience in the industry and is truly aligned with the WestSpring values. Find out more about him in our recent conversation…
Q: For those who don’t know you, who are you?
A: I’m James Phipps, 45 from Swindon, married and father to two teenage daughters (is that why I have no hair left?!) and a dog called Rosie. I love sport, travelling, films and Star Wars.
Q: What drew you to WestSpring?
A: It was 99% the team. It has a strong value led culture, which is all about client happiness. There is lots you can change in a business but that needs to be there as a foundation. The pool table in HQ and parties were the last 1%.
Q: What are you most excited about with the new role?
A: So hard to pick just one! I genuinely love watching people succeed in their career but also about the impact we can have in our community and with our clients.
Q: What key experience do you bring to the role?
A: As well as having previous experience working in the sector, I’ve also successfully taken teams through ISO accreditations, Times Top 100 Employer and Investors in People certifications.
Q: One word to describe WestSpring
A: Special
Q: Interesting Fact?
A: I have performed on the famous Moulin Rouge stage in Paris….
We definitely need to find out more about that Moulin Rouge performance…
James joining is by no means a takeover and our WestSpring brand and culture will not change. James brings with him extensive experience to help support our growth and he is very much aligned with our serviced-focused, people-first values. 2025 will see some organisational and structural changes at WestSpring but all with the goal of better servicing our clients and supporting our team.
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