Optionis, professional services group for the staffing industry, has appointed Robert White as managing director of its SME division.

White leads a 60-strong team responsible for providing accountancy, tax, payroll and HR services to small businesses and recruiters across Optionis’ offices in Warrington, Poole and Hounslow.

He joins from technology distribution firm Exertis, where he was chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland.