Amba Wilkes has been named as the new Head of Marketing and Events at Novus Capital.
Wilkes joins the R&D tax and innovation grants specialist from Harrogate-based idhl Group, where she was Content Manager.
Joining the company as it undertakes a 3-year growth strategy, she’ll be responsible for developing the Novus Capital brand, establishing its presence and bringing in new prospects.
She’ll also support its Britain’s Got Start-Ups events.
“I am so pleased to be starting this position at Novus Capital, it is just the challenge that I was looking for. This role is very varied and calls upon a lot of the skills I have developed throughout my career,” she said.
“In addition to building the Novus Capital brand, I am really looking forward to meeting with so many inspirational start-up and scale-up businesses that we engage with as a result of the Britain’s Got Start-Up events series.”
Managing Director of Novus Capital, Jenson Brook added:
“Appointing Amba as Marketing and Events Manager is a strategic step forward for Novus Capital. Having worked with Amba previously, I know that she has the skills but importantly the approach that we need.
“We have some tough ambitions to strive towards over the next year, and I know that Amba will be integral to making that happen.”