Recruitment specialist Langton Howarth Ltd has appointed a former medtech industry professional as the head of its new LH Healthcare division.

Lee Ashworth has worked in the healthcare, medical devices and clinical diagnostics sectors for five years, recruiting candidates at all levels in the UK and across Europe.

He joins a growing team of healthcare recruitment specialists at Langton Howarth. The Healthcare division replaces LH Diagnostics, widening the company's business range to include such key industry areas as wound care, medical devices and orthopaedics.

"These are exciting times for Langton Howarth Healthcare," Lee said. "In a climate where it is key that the time to hire is reduced, it is paramount that clients and candidates are working with a specialist consultancy who understands their needs and the market they operate in."

"My team of recruitment specialists intend to provide an outstanding service to ensure our clients and candidates feel valued and inspired."

Emma Howarth, Managing Director of Langton Howarth, commented on the appointment of Lee Ashworth and pharmaceutical management graduate Qamar Akbar: "Lee and Qamar joining the Langton Howarth team allows us to expand our horizons as we take advantage of their skills and experience. Lee is a market specialist and has a direct and intimate understanding of his area. Both he and Qamar have outstanding talent and hold scientific degrees.

"Lee and his team possess knowledge and experience that reach beyond diagnostics, so we felt it only right to create the LH Healthcare sector to reflect that fact. The sector will emulate the ethics and principles of everything that we do, providing strategic talent acquisition and recruitment solutions with flexibility, confidentiality, excellence and commitment."

Based in Leeds, Langton Howarth is a global recruitment company that covers all disciplines and professional levels.

 
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