Mr Haigh will take over the role of sourcing director and he and his wife Yvonne and their family will take up permanent residence in Kuala Lumpur. The office has been approved by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry in Malaysia through its government agency MIDA.

Mr Haigh can be contacted at kloffice@finewoodmarketing.com

"Nigel’s role initially will be very similar to the one that our previous Malaysian director, Chong Yik Ing performed with such distinction until he passed away recently. However, we hope that in time the Malaysian operation will develop new business," said Finewood managing director Mike Woodward.