IAN Priestner, 43, has been appointed group director of corporate communications with Warrington based United Utilies.
His previous roles include head of external affairs for the Engineering Empoyers' Federation.
Ian heads a 14-strong team covering media relations, public affairs, community relations and internal communications.
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