A NEW CEO has joined a Hampshire firm

Fran Collins joins Red Funnel from June 2018

Kevin George will now be chairman of the group.

Fran was previously operations director of Condor Ferries - and prior to that was ports and guest services director.

Kevin George said: "Fran’s appointment as CEO is fantastic news for Red Funnel as we embark on the next stage of development of the business under our new ownership. Fran brings a great depth of knowledge in all aspects of operating vital ferry services to Island communities and I am delighted that Red Funnel and the Isle of Wight will now have the opportunity to benefit from her experience and expertise.”