A former Sanofi worker has returned to the iconic site with londoneast-uk.

President of the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce, Mark Bass has been appointed as site leader of the 17-acre business and technical park in Rainham Road South, Dagenham.

Previously land development and partnership leader for Sanofi, he will lead the sales and marketing process.

“I am really excited to be back in Dagenham to work at londoneast-uk, helping to fulfil the objective of creating a thriving business and technical park, bringing new businesses, technologies and employment to Barking and Dagenham,” he said.

Mr Bass will also oversee health and safety and compliance, site IT and telephone requirements.