An Inventum statement said the business consultancy delivers inclusion consulting, executive search and recruitment. It is based in Clerkenwell, London.

The statement went on to say that Thompson’s arrival marks “a period of significant investment and growth”. The firm’s clients include the AA, Diageo, the Financial Conduct Authority and M&S.

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