A leading business figure in Wiltshire has been appointed to the national Board of Directors at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Alison North, who has served as FSB’s Area Lead for Swindon and Wiltshire, will join the existing national Board of Directors, which is made up of FSB member small business owners.

She runs a successful and long-established services company focussed on managing information and combines this with her volunteer role at FSB.

Alison North said: “Having been in business for 35 years, I’m dedicated to bringing my knowledge and experience to listen to members and understand their needs on a practical basis for today, and as a future-thinking basis for tomorrow. I’m looking forward to working alongside other Board members and volunteers to bring inspiration, innovation and pragmatism to support FSB as an agile, connected, knowledgeable, diverse organisation continuing to support small businesses of all sizes.”

FSB National Chairman Mike Cherry added: “FSB is proud to represent the UK’s small business and self-employed community. Our volunteers, alongside a dedicated staff team, work hard to support entrepreneurs right across the country and in every sector, and to give small businesses the big voice they deserve. Alison brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm, and I’m delighted to welcome her to the national Board of Directors.”