Production Company Key announces Laura Bessell as new Financial Head
**Laura Bessell Joins Key Production Group as New CFO**
Laura Bessell, an accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Key Production Group, a UK-based agency specializing in physical music and creative packaging manufacturing.
Bessell's appointment comes at a time when Key Production Group is preparing for continued expansion in the market for vinyl and physical music, following its recent expansion into the European market with the launch of a new German office. Her role will be instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategy and supporting long-term business growth.
Prior to joining Key Production Group, Bessell served as the COO at Argonon, where she led UK and international finance teams through periods of expansion and transformation. Her wealth of experience and financial knowledge will be an asset to Key Production Group as it navigates its next phase of growth.
As CFO, Bessell will report directly to CEO and Founder Karen Emanuel, signifying her integral role in the company’s executive suite. Emanuel has expressed her confidence in Bessell's ability to guide Key Production Group through this period of growth, and Bessell herself has expressed her enthusiasm about joining the company.
Key Production Group's transition into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is also noteworthy, with the ownership transferred to a Trust on behalf of the staff. This move demonstrates the company's commitment to long-term growth and sustainability, and Bessell's leadership in financial matters is anticipated to provide the stability and insight necessary for scaling operations, managing resources, and responding to increasing industry demand for physical music products.
With Bessell joining the senior leadership team, working alongside COO Neil Gibbons and reporting to CEO Karen Emanuel, Key Production Group is poised for continued success in the physical music and creative packaging industry.
- Laura Bessell's wealth of experience in the finance industry will be pivotal in shaping the financial strategy of Key Production Group as they navigate their growth in the business of vinyl and physical music.
- As Key Production Group's new CFO, Bessell's role will be essential in guiding the company through its next phase of growth, particularly in light of their recent expansion into the European market and their transition into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
