WOMEN’S coaching consultancy Talking Talent has created a non-executive board and appointed its first non-executive director as part of expansion plans.

Gary Browning will be responsible for guiding Talking Talent’s board of executives, advising on the strategic direction and coaching and mentoring senior directors.

Mr Browning’s career includes 12 years with advertising group WPP.

After joining the Thame company he said: "I passionately believe that organisational success and workforce engagement are intrinsically linked, and am committed to creating company growth by building value for shareholders and employees together.

"For this reason I have long admired Talking Talent’s hard work in improving career progression for women and working parents whilst delivering commercial benefit for businesses."