A TRANSPORTATION specialist has a new chief financial officer.

David Barrow has joined Accrington-based CMAC Group, making the switch from RMS International.

David is a Chartered Accountant who has broad ranging experience across both large corporate and also SME entrepreneurial environments.

He will hold responsibility for all Financial, Legal and HR activities.

Prior to RMS International, David worked with a high-profile investor, managing a diverse and ever-changing portfolio of investments, ranging from start-up investment / acquisition through to more mature and developed businesses.

Steve Turner, Chief Executive Officer at CMAC said: “We are thrilled to welcome David to CMAC. He joins us at a time of strong growth in all of our business areas.

"David will ensure that CMAC remains disciplined, aligned and sustainable as we continue to grow.

"He will take a senior role on our Board and we are looking forward to working with him to drive our business forward.”