The Vision Family Group would like to announce the appointment of Mr Ian Lichfield as Financial Manager following the parting company of Mr Richard Woolley. Ian and his new team have been in full financial control since 10 May and has brought in strong fiscal measures and budgets to ensure a more managed approach. The team are supported on a consultancy basis by Kevin Fagan Chartered Accountant - Principal of The FD Centre South West.

Ian Lichfield, formerly a Finance Manager of Fitmay Fashions Ltd., is an outstanding executive with proven financial management experience. Ian has already demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills. His drive and work ethic has instantly produced massive savings for the Vision Family of companies.

Ian is 28, born in Chichester in August 1981. He was a Under 21 Great Britain squad member for Fencing and Captain of England's under 18 team. In his spare time he coaches for Salle Lawrence Fencing Club in Plymouth and is currently training a young fencer who has qualified for the European and World Championships.

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