After 27 years leading Epigram, I have stepped back into a non-executive role, passing the baton to Susan Pettit to take the company forward. She is a brilliant successor, with energy, ideas and ambition. Watch out for Epigram's growth in the States giving us round the clock coverage, alongside our Manchester UK and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian branch.

I have a talented group of staff and together we work hard to deliver a high quality, flexible and timely service, to all our clients. My role includes business planning and strategy, ensuring that we have the best people in the right place, properly resourced and client focused. Developing strong, lasting client relationships has been key to our success and I continue to be involved in major projects such as brand development and filming briefs, especially for our international, professional service clients.