Interview: Focus on service
Simon Drew and Mark Wilding lift the lid on why they left Marsh Commercial to form a new venture supported by TL Dallas.
Drew Wilding Dallas, which is based in Settle, North Yorkshire, was launched last month by Simon Drew and Mark Wilding.
Prior to setting up the venture they both worked for Marsh Commercial.
Drew explained that one of the reasons they struck out on their own is because they wanted to offer clients a full service.
Drew commented: “I had been there about seven years and Mark had been there longer. One of the key reasons for going was being able to offer clients a full service.”
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