Interim management provider Russam GMS has appointed Jason Atkinson as managing director for the private sector and Gary Lawton as managing director for the public sector.

Atkinson, who is deputy chairman of the Interim Management Association (IMA) will lead the Private Sector group comprising financial services, private equity, manufacturing, defence and aerospace, not for profit and charities division, new marketing and communications division Athene Interims, universities and general practice, while former head of public services at IT recruiter Elan, Lawton will focus on central government and the civil service, local government and healthcare in the public sector.

Charles Russam, chairman of Russam GMS, says: “Jason and Gary’s appointments as managing directors for the private and public sectors reflect the fact that both sectors now account equally for half of the business. Through their leadership, we are confident of the future growth and development of Russam GMS to meet the growing demand for Interim Managers in these sectors.”