New boss for Cert Octavian

Published: 17 October, 2011

Logistics and specialist wine cellarage firm Cert Octavian has appointed Vincent O'Brien as managing director with immediate effect.

O'Brien is taking over from Anthony Finlayson-Green who is leaving the business. The management change comes at the culmination of a four-year 'transformation' programme initiated by founder Nigel Jagger. This has included streamlining the management structure and consolidating the company's facilities.

O'Brien joined Cert Octavian as finance director in February 2009 and was chief operating officer before becoming managing director. He has previously worked for Sodexo as finance director, and for BT, Cable & Wireless and O2.

In the year to June 2011 Cert Octavian delivered profit before tax of £1.1 million on group turnover of £39.9 million.

Nigel Jagger, chairman of Cert Octavian said: "I have great confidence that under Vincent's leadership we will cement the gains we have made over the last few years and capitalise on the development opportunities that lie ahead."

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