THE Partners Group, the York-based marketing communications and design agency, has appointed Alan Markham as account manager.

With more than six years experience in the PR industry, Alan's strong background in trade and technical PR has enabled him to step-in readily to handle the marketing requirements of several major clients in the

construction and manufacturing industries.

He joins Partners after three years with a major East Midlands-based advertising agency where he headed a small team providing PR support to national and local organisations.

Within the Partners' 15-strong team, he will be responsible for maintaining a regular media presence for three companies in the doors and windows industry, a manufacturer of products for the food industry and a major national housebuilder.

Updated: 10:55 Thursday, August 04, 2005