Mike Andrews has taken over as managing director of John Bradshaw & Son, the parent company of Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage, BCL Office Moving and Manchester Self Store. Malcolm Halley has been appointed chairman of John Bradshaw & Son.

In his new role, Mike has taken on the day-to-day management of Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage, as well as overseeing activities at BCL Office Moving and Manchester Self Store. Rod Seeland, Managing Director of BCL Office Moving remains in his position.

Mike, who began his removals career with Britannia Leatherbarrows, moves to John Bradshaw & Son after 14 years with Pickfords, where he was the area manager North Central & Midlands. He is also the former vice chairman of The British Association of Removers (BAR) National Council.

About his appointment to Managing Director, he said: “I’m incredibly privileged to join the fantastic team at John Bradshaw & Son, and look forward to good years to come.”

Malcolm was appointed chairman as he wanted to scale back his day-to-day involvement in the business to enjoy semi-retirement and revitalise the business. He plans to work on his bucket list, including cycling the Camino Trail in Spain and from Land’s End to John O’Groats, along with sailing a boat from Rotterdam to the Black Sea. He also plans on spending more time in India. “I have every confidence that Mike and the team will continue the growth and success of the business,” he said.