The firm has blamed escalating costs and exchange rate troubles for its "major issues". The board hopes the two new appointments will be able to wind back the clock to when Accrol was announcing record sales and plotting expansion.
Gareth Jenkins, chief executive, said: "It is a statement of how much progress we have made that Accrol is able to attract an operational leader of Mark's capability. We look forward to the knowledge and operational experience he will bring to the business, as we continue to progress the turnaround and establish Accrol as the leader in the industry.
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