Water retailer Business Stream has appointed Gail Cockburn as its new people director as part of a triple appointment to further strengthen its executive leadership team.
A fellow of the Chartered Institute of People Development, Cockburn has been appointed to develop and deliver the firm’s new people strategy as well as oversee its dedicated people and development function. Her most recent role was human resources director at whisky distributor Edrington UK, where she spent almost 20 years of her career.
Cockburn’s appointment follows two others to Business Stream’s senior leadership team. Amanda Scovell has been promoted to director of operations after three years as transformation business lead and 20 years of working in the water industry, and Tom Abel has been promoted to director of sales after six successful years as head of commercial development.
Cockburn said: “I’m passionate about the business’ 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.”
Jo Dow, chief executive of Business Stream, added: “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.”