S4labour has announced the appointment of Ron Pearson to the newly created position of non-executive chairman, with immediate effect. For more than 20 years, Pearson was a partner of private equity firm Bowmark Capital, helping the firm invest in the likes of Las Iguanas, Drake & Morgan and Living Ventures, while also becoming a director of each. Pearson, who has a track record of helping businesses to grow successfully, will be working alongside S4labour’s board to help continue its “strong and sustainable growth”, using his wealth of knowledge and “considerable financial, strategic and operational experience”.

Pearson said: “S4labour is a business that offers huge potential for operators and front-line workers in the industry. Since investing in the business, I’ve admired the company’s level of innovation and service delivery and I’m excited to join the team to further fuel its growth.”

Alastair Scott, chief executive at S4labour, added: “As a start-up business with more than 50 employees, we need to continue to grow, innovate and lead the industry in customer service and consultancy support. Ron’s support in delivering this will be invaluable.”