Denby Dale businesswoman Jo Haigh has announced a key promotion at her company, fds Director Services Ltd.

Qualified accountant Poonam Kaur, 32, has been appointed managing director of the Wakefield-based firm, which she joined in 2011 as senior corporate finance executive.

The company, which specialises in SME business growth, development and disposals, has grown from just three employees in 2011 to 10 in 2015. The business recently incorporated to a limited company from a partnership to become fds Director Services Ltd.

Said Jo: “I am thrilled and delighted that Poonam has accepted this much deserved position.”

Poonam said: “I am so overwhelmed to have achieved this position at this age. Jo is an inspirational woman and I have learnt so much in this short space of time. I am extremely proud she believed in me.

“Working for fds has been challenging, but there is never a dull moment and we strive to exceed expectations.

Jo said Poonam’s promotion signalled a new chapter for the company and the business would continue to grow and develop over the coming years with new investment initiatives, larger premises and greater national coverage.