YORK-BASED PR and communications specialist The Partners Group has strengthened its client servicing team with the appointment of Robert Stebbings as account director following several recent account gains, including The York Dungeon and legal recruitment firm Florit Brooke.

With 15 years’ experience gained both agency and client side, Mr Stebbings joins Partners from SEO agency WMG, having previously worked at the EVO Group and Good Relations in PR and digital marketing roles.

In his new position, Mr Stebbings will focus on fostering existing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.

He said: “I’m delighted to be joining Partners. It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of a team with a long-established reputation where I can use both my traditional and online PR knowledge.”

“With extensive experience in communications and digital marketing to draw upon, I hope to complement the team and take an active role in looking after existing clients whilst also identifying new opportunities for growth.”

Partners Group director, Monica Green, said: “Robert is a valuable addition to the team. His considerable online and offline PR experience across many sectors will enable him to contribute significantly to existing and new client campaigns.”

Originally from London, Robert graduated from the University of Gloucestershire where he did business studies. He then moved to Leeds to embark on his career in PR and marketing.