A GROWING public relations agency, based in Worcester, has appointed a new account manager to handle its portfolio of clients.

Marketing graduate Lee Southen joins Whitefoot-Forward PR following his post as press officer for the Townswomen's Guild.

Michelle Whitefoot, director of Whitefoot-Forward PR, said: "Lee is just the right person for this vital role within Whitefoot-Forward PR as we look towards the future to strengthen and build upon our position.

"His experiences and attributes make him the ideal person to complement our current team and add significant value to the organisation as a whole."