Harnham

We've launched two new offices

David Farmer our consultant managing the role
Author: David Farmer
Posting date: 7/9/2019 1:16 PM
I'm incredibly pleased to announce that this week we have launched two new offices. 

The first, in central Berlin, will solidify our on-the-ground presence in the German capital and allow us to continue to develop our client base in this rapidly-growing market. Run by Senior Manager Peter Schroeter, under the guidance of our Director of Europe, Alex Hutchings, we're really excited to see the new space become a hub for Berlin's Data & Analytics talent. 

Secondly, we've also opened a second Wimbledon office. Despite only moving in to our current home 18 months ago, our rapid growth has led to us opening an additional Executive Office to house our Operations team as we bring in more and more expert consultants. Fortunately, it's just over the road, so there's no need to grab a bus between meetings. 

This continues to be a great time for Harnham and watch this space for more growth news in the not too distant future. 


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