An ambassador has been appointed to help companies grow and develop in Sussex.

Rob Nolan has been appointed by the South East England Development Agency (Seeda) as its investor development manager.

He will work with organisations in Brighton and Hove and East Sussex.

Mr Nolan will be promoting their growth and development and make sure their interests are effectively represented to the Government.

He will work from council offices and co-operate with economic partnerships.

Mr Nolan said: "My mission is to ensure key local businesses are able to grow and expand by assisting them in resolving issues constraining their development.

"Businesses are the driving force for prosperity and employment in the area.

"Seeda is well positioned to give practical, meaningful support to them.

"This is whether they are large international companies that have invested in this area, or successful home-grown enterprises."