Edwards Harvey has welcomed two new members of staff.

David Hanson, who joins as account manager, has extensive experience in corporate rebranding and has worked with clients across a number of sectors, including retail and banking.

David’s previous roles include two and a half years as communications officer for the Kent Institute of Art and Design, where he was responsible for promoting the college’s merger with the Surrey Institute of Art and Design. He also played a key role in the institute’s rebranding as University College for the Creative Arts.

Amy Lawrence has been appointed as account executive. In her last role, as public relations officer for Maidstone Borough Council, Amy led the PR campaign to promote Radio 1’s hugely successful Big Weekend in Maidstone. She was also responsible for writing and editing the council’s magazine and relaunching its website.

David and Amy join Edwards Harvey’s experienced food and drink team, working with a number of high-profile clients including Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame; leading food and drink producer Bennett Opie; and Bordeaux Index, one of Europe’s largest fine wine merchants.

Pip Clarkson, Edwards Harvey’s managing director, said: “We’ve seen considerable growth in the food and drink area of our business, so we’re in the very fortunate position to be able to expand our team.

“David and Amy have both demonstrated an extremely innovative way of thinking which will be of huge benefit to our clients. They also have excellent national and regional media contacts and will undoubtedly be a real asset to the team.”