A PR and communications agency which supports a diverse range of clients across the North of England and South of Scotland is expanding its team due to an increased demand for its services.

32West has welcomed highly respected journalist and public relations executive Adam Lewis and vastly experienced graphic designer Alex Collings to its team as the company’s client base continues to grow.

Adam has been appointed as a Client Relationship Manager and will work with businesses and organisations across several sectors including engineering, robotics and nuclear, 

He brings a wealth of experience in the communications and media sectors having previously worked at  ITV Border, business website Business Crack, Cumbria County Council, and the University of Cumbria.

Adam Lewis and Alex Collings have joined 32West.

Adam said: “I am delighted to be joining such an ambitious and prestigious company as 32West, which works with businesses and organisations across all industries. 

“The wide variety of clients that 32West represents and the amazing work they carry out makes the job really interesting. I’m looking forward to sharing these organisations’ stories and helping them further grow their businesses.” 

Alex has joined the company as a graphic designer, and will work on a variety of client accounts on brand creation and design work. She has experience of working with some nationally renowned brands such as Craghoppers and the National Trust.

Alex joins 32West following maternity leave. She said: “A job opportunity at 32West, based in my home town of Ulverston, arose at the perfect time for me. I couldn’t be happier here; I have been welcomed with open arms by the whole team and look forward to working with a wide range of interesting clients.”

32West, which now has 14 team members, works with public and private sector organisations across all sectors in the North of England and South of Scotland.

Jonathan Lee, a director at the company, said: “We are delighted to welcome Alex and Adam to the team. They both bring with them huge levels of experience and both are brimming with ideas on how we can best support existing and future clients to help them further grow their businesses.”

32West was ranked 17th in the prestigious PRWeek Top 150 for companies which operate across the public sector in 2024, rising five places from the previous year.

The company supports clients from Lancashire to the South of Scotland, from Cumbria to the North-East. It has offices bases in Ulverston, Carlisle and Newcastle.