Richard Whittles has been promoted to general manager at CAP.

He has more than 19 years’ experience after joining in 1989 as European section editor at Black Book.

He has since worked in a range of operational and development roles across CAP’s market sectors.

Following 18 months as operations director he took the helm of the overall business following the promotion of former managing director Rupert Keane.

Following six months in a caretaking role Whittles is now confirmed as general manager.