HR specialist and executive search firm, GFI, which has just relocated to Grey Street, Newcastle, has announced the appointment of PETER ANTHONY to its board of directors.

Formerly founding director of Elan Computing, one of Europes largest recruitment businesses, Mr Anthony, will provide leadership and strategic advice as a non-executive director.

He said: I am really excited by this and am keen to contribute to the development of GFI.

"This is a crucial time in the evolution of the business, with the acquisition of several major global accounts and the development of products and services."