AM100 top 10 group Vertu Motors has appointed David Malcolm Forbes, the managing director of investment bank Rothschild, as a non-executive director.

His appointment comes as Vertu looks to use his experience to grow the group.

Forbes qualified as a chartered accountant in 1984 and since then has worked for a number of organisations in corporate finance roles. His areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy and corporate finance, involving both debt and equity.

Forbes said: “I am pleased to be joining the board of Vertu Motors at such an exciting time in the group’s growth. I hope to be able to use my skills and experience to best help the group evaluate opportunities as it continues to expand and grow.”