David Obbard joins Scrivens as national hearing sales manager

David Obbard has taken on a new role as national hearing sales manager at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care.

The new position was designed to expand the growth of Scrivens’ hearing care division through organic growth and acquisition, a statement said.

Obbard was credited for building the David Ormerod Hearing Centre business and brand, and for the expansion of Boots Hearing Care.

He said: ‘With both an established private and NHS hearing care service in more than 450 locations across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to further build the Scrivens brand nationally.’

Scrivens legal director Mark Georgevic, added: ‘We are delighted to have David join the Scrivens senior management team. He brings a wealth of hearing care expertise from both a family-owned and corporate business perspective.