Banks Sadler has bolstered its teams with a host of new hires across its New York and UK offices following business wins in the pharmaceutical and defence industries.

The full service event management agency has increased its US operations by hiring Marissa Mays as senior project manager for the New York office. She joins Banks Sadler with 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical meetings industry.

In the UK, the London office has welcomed Lisa Macpherson as travel director. She has previously held a variety of senior travel roles within BCD and STA Travel. Meanwhile, Tia Wood has been appointed as new business development manager for the York office. Wood joined Banks Sadler in 2010 as a project manager.

Banks Sadler CEO Leigh Jagger, said: "It’s been a busy period of recruitment over the last few months and we are absolutely delighted to welcome our new hires to Banks Sadler.

“We have continued to invest heavily in our expansion plans which have helped us to not only retain long-standing accounts but also win some very exciting new global contracts so we’re thrilled to be adding to the teams once again.”

Pictured: Lisa Macpherson