A BASINGSTOKE-based firm has appointed its first female director after 25 years of service.

Tina Batsford joined Luxonic in 1992 as an accounts assistant, and has now been promoted to financial director. After assuming responsibility for finance and HR teams as Financial Controller in 2013, the recent promotion to financial director means Tina now sits as the first female member on Luxonic’s board.

Nick Tavaré, managing director at Luxonic, said: “This promotion is a landmark moment for both Tina and Luxonic, as we recognise her enormous contributions in what is typically viewed as a male-dominated industry.”

Tina commented: “My journey to the board, from the accounts department up to financial director, is a true reflection of Luxonic’s culture of professional development, and I would like to thank Nick in particular for his support over the years.”