Michael McGrath will join from Seedy Hire's law firm Pinsent Masons.

Speedy Hire today announced that it has appointed Michael McGrath as an executive director, with effect from the start of the new financial year in April next year.

McGrath will join from Pinsent Masons, Speedy Hire’s law firm where he is currently a partner.

He has acted as Speedy Hire’s company secretary on a part-time basis since 2001, and has worked with the company since 2001.

As well as taking responsibility for the legal, secretarial and governance aspects of the business, McGrath will also take a wider strategic role.