Sewell on the go appoints new company director

East Yorkshire based convenience retailer and forecourt operator Sewell on the go has announced the appointment of Becky Oughtibridge to its board of directors of Sewell Retail Ltd.

Professional Services Director Becky has worked for the wider Sewell Group, which includes Sewell on the go, for 20 years and her appointment to Companies House signals the continued growth ambitions of the business, as well as its focus on people and culture.

The appointment comes as the Group celebrates its 150^th anniversary, with roots tracing back to 1876 in East Hull.

Sewell on the go has a network of 12 award-winning forecourts and convenience stores across Hull and East Yorkshire and is well known for being a great employer, growing its own talent and giving back to local communities. The business has been named one of the UK’s best companies to work for in the Sunday Times awards for over a decade and been recognised in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity.

Patrick Sewell, MD of Sewell on the go, said:

“Becky has been instrumental to the growth of our business over the years and leads on the strategic direction of our culture and anything people related. Ensuring we are a great place to work is a top priority, so we can attract and retain talented people that offer our customers a world class experience, which they have come to expect.”

The Sewell on the go board of Directors is now made up of: Paul Sewell, Chair; Patrick Sewell, Managing Director; Simon Davison, Group Finance Director; Alex Mortimer, Sewell on the go Finance Director; Katherine Batch, Sales Director; Becky Oughtibridge, Professional Services Director, plus advisors Deb Oxley, Oxley Works and Rachel Smurthwaite, Head of Communications.