Businesses planning to expand, relocate or invest in Shropshire will be able to access dedicated support following two recent appointments to the Invest in Shropshire team.

Experienced professionals join Invest in Shropshire

Andrea Lambert and Steve Moran both bring strong private-sector and commercial experience to the team. They will work directly with established employers, growing companies and potential investors to understand their plans, tackle barriers and connect them with the right support.

Steve Moran joins as Key Accounts and Investment Manager. A Shropshire resident for 23 years, Steve has owned and led businesses in recruitment, cybersecurity consultancy and commercial property. He has first-hand experience of what it takes to grow a business, create jobs and make long-term investment decisions. His role will focus on building strong relationships with some of the county’s larger employers and investors, understanding their ambitions and helping them overcome barriers to growth.

Andrea Lambert joins as Key Accounts and Investment Officer, bringing experience in strategic account management, commercial partnerships and supply-chain operations. Most recently at Molson Coors, she worked across commercial and operational teams to identify growth opportunities, overcome barriers and produce measurable improvements. Originally from Shropshire, Andrea combines commercial insight with strong local knowledge. She will build trusted relationships with employers, understand their investment and growth plans, and connect them with the expertise, opportunities and support they need.

Strengthening support for employers and investors

The appointments will enable Invest in Shropshire to drive growth and inward investment in the county. Andrea and Steve will engage with the county’s leading companies to explore development opportunities, find suitable partners and services, and navigate the challenges involved.

Helping businesses grow, expand and invest

Matt Potts, Service Manager for Economy, Funding and Skills at Shropshire Council, said:

“Andrea and Steve bring valuable commercial knowledge and have a firm grasp of the pressures businesses face when they invest and grow.

“ We want to get back under the skin of our companies, understand their ambitions and help them to find practical ways forward. Whether a business wants to expand its premises, create jobs, explore a new location or resolve a barrier to investment, we aim to provide a clear route to the support it needs.”

Councillor Alex Wagner, Deputy Leader of Shropshire Council and Cabinet Member for Transport and Economic Growth, said:

“These appointments will strengthen our ability to work more closely with our leading local employers and attract new investment into Shropshire.

“Businesses want responsive, informed support from people who understand commercial decisions. We are confident that, by working directly with companies and investors, Andrea and Steve can provide practical support to help make their plans happen, create new opportunities and in the long run this can only build a stronger, more resilient Shropshire economy.”

Businesses planning to grow, expand or move into the county can contact the Invest in Shropshire team for support on the following : andrea.lambert@shropshire.gov.uk (07977 188 607) or steve.moran@shropshire.gov.uk (07815 976 314) or visit the Invest in Shropshire website.

 Notes to Editors

Invest in Shropshire is Shropshire Council’s inward investment and business growth service. It works with existing employers, investors and businesses considering a move to the county, providing tailored support to help them start, grow, expand and invest. The service acts as a single point of contact, connecting businesses with sites and premises, funding opportunities, skills support, planning advice and key local partners to help unlock investment and create jobs across Shropshire.

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