MAB partner appointed to Wenta Board

Richard Phillips, Corporate partner at Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP, has been appointed to Wenta’s Board of Directors.

Wenta is the Enterprise Agency for Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and plays a significant role in supporting the local economy. It recently created two business incubation centres at Stevenage and Luton, which are designed to assist entrepreneurs, help create successful businesses and act as a source of support to new start-up companies across the two counties. Following the creation of these two centres, Wenta has been looking to strengthen its Board of Directors with accomplished professionals from the local business community.

Wenta’s Chief Executive, Chris Pichon, commented on Wenta’s website that the Agency is “constantly sourcing new ways to support, train and advise those involved in running start-ups and small businesses. Richard, [Steve and Julie] will be instrumental in steering the organisation forward as well as being our ambassadors in the community. We believe their experience, knowledge and skill set will help Wenta build on its successes and create new ones in the future.”

Richard commented: “I’m delighted to be involved, given the support Wenta offers to the local business community. As a stakeholder in local business (being a significant employer and given the wealth of businesses and owners of business that Matthew Arnold & Baldwin advises), the firm has always considered the support given to growing businesses at their early stage by Wenta and other like bodies as absolutely crucial. Matthew Arnold & Baldwin has been involved with Wenta since its inception and I am enthused to be able to play my part and help it continue to develop across the region.”