Pacifica appoints chief people officer
Posted on the 24 May 2026Houghton-le-Spring-based appliance repair and warranty provider Pacifica has promoted Vikki Weston to the newly created role of chief people officer.
Houghton-le-Spring-based appliance repair and warranty provider Pacifica has promoted Vikki Weston to the newly created role of chief people officer.
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