Progeny has appointed Amanda Newell (pictured) as the new head of its Belgium office.
She will oversee plans to expand the office and develop it as the firm’s base in mainland Europe.
Newell’s focus will be growing the team, building out capacity and defining the key role the expanded office will play in the wider Progeny business in Europe. She has worked in the Brussels office for a decade, and as a financial adviser for five years, with clients in Belgium, Luxembourg and France.
The office was initially established by The Fry Group, which was acquired by Progeny in 2023.
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Newell commented: “I am delighted to take up this position heading up the Belgium operation. It is a hugely exciting time for our Brussels office as we look to invest, recruit and grow and I am pleased to be part of this journey as we expand not only in Belgium but further into Europe.”
CEO Neil Moles added: “Amanda will bring great energy and entrepreneurial flair to the role. She has extensive experience of Brussels and understands the opportunities and challenges facing our European clients.
“Our Belgium office will be a key anchor point for our European activities where we can build on an already successful footprint to support our clients on the continent. We’re committed to investing to build out our European function and international business.”
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