NPS Group, the property services firm with an office in Exeter, has appointed Steve Daw to the new role of southern regional director.

Based at the company's offices in Capital Court, Sowton, Mr Daw is currently managing director of NPS South West.

His new responsibilities will now extend to NPS London and four commercial companies acquired by the group, including structural engineers Robson Liddle Ltd, in Exeter.

Mr Daw said: "A regional structure was a logical move for the group, which has grown at a rate of 31 per cent within the last six years, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge ahead."

The NPS Group, which has 28 offices across the UK, has appointed three other regional directors for the Central, North West and North East regions.