A leading office interior design consultancy has strengthened its established senior team with the recruitment of an experienced group finance director.
Office Principles has appointed Tristan Haigh to help shape its financial strategy and accelerate business growth.
Tristan has more than 25 years’ experience in finance and operations at a senior level, with a multi-industry background that includes roles with major furniture and manufacturing brands.
He joins Office Principles from US furniture manufacturer La-Z-Boy where he served as finance director of the firm’s international division, having previously led the re-acquisition of its UK-based subsidiary.
Office Principles specialises in the delivery of workplace consultancy, office design and project management services to a growing portfolio of clients in a wide range of sectors.
Established in 1988, it has expanded from a single design studio into four regional offices in Reading, London, Birmingham and Manchester, employing a team of 65 people.
Office Principles is well on the way to transforming 1,500 workplaces for clients across the UK. Recent projects include an award-winning refurbishment for housing association Saxon Weald in West Sussex, Lounge Underwear’s new 54,000 sq ft headquarters in Solihull, and the CAT A/CAT A plus fit out of Wilson’s Corner, a six-storey office building in East Central London, on behalf of NFU Mutual and Ergo Real Estate.
Tristan Haigh said: “I’m very pleased to be joining Office Principles at such an exciting period in its growth and development. I’ve been hugely impressed by the company’s ambition, innovation and purpose-driven ethos during my early discussions with the leadership team.
“My priority is to provide strategic financial counsel that underpins our sustainable expansion plans. I look forward to using my prior experience of spearheading transformation, growth initiatives and operational enhancements for global brands, to help accelerate Office Principles’ bold and ambitious vision.”
Stephen Parsons, managing director of Office Principles, said: “Tristan’s 25 years of leading finance and operations for globally recognised brands make him a significant addition to our leadership team. His impressive track record of driving growth, facilitating strategic acquisitions, and delivering financial insight informed by market trends, will be invaluable to us as we progress our ambitious development plans. I have no doubt that Tristan’s know-how, leadership, and business acumen will further bolster our efforts to remain at the forefront of the sector.”
