A BUSINESS recovery specialist which recently launched a new office has expanded its team.

Louise Hookham, business development director, and Kerrie Beach, senior administrator, have joined Begbies Traynor following a wealth of experience in insolvency practice.

The pair boast a combined experience in the insolvency profession amounting to some 30 years.

The Worcester branch of the firm, which has a network of nationwide offices, is based in Broomhall Business Centre in Broomhall Lane. It opened earlier this year with the appointment of Brett Barton, who joined as a partner.

Well-known in Worcester business circles, Louise Hookham was previously a director at Harrisons Recovery and has worked in the business rescue profession for more than 20 years. She was previously been vice chairman of Herefordshire Chamber of Commerce and is now a Worcestershire Ambassador.

Kerrie, meanwhile, joins from Kirks, where she was an insolvency administrator.

Mr Barton, partner from the firm, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Louise and Kerrie to the team who, between them, bring a huge range of experience which is really going to benefit businesses across Worcester and beyond."