Sheffield-based postural care specialist Jiraffe has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new business development manager. Rachel Davis joins Jiraffe with a wealth of experience, particularly within the healthcare industry, having worked as an occupational therapist for the NHS for three years upon graduation from the University of Derby
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Lupton Fawcett appoints managing partner and chairman
Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has appointed insolvency lawyer James Richardson as its new managing partner. James takes over from corporate specialist Jonathan Oxley, who has vacated the managing partner’s seat to take on the role of chairman. James has more than 30 years’ experience of advising insolvency practitioners, banks, funders, asset-based
New senior appointment at Garbutt + Elliott
Yorkshire accountancy, advisory and audit firm Garbutt + Elliott have strengthened their sales function with the appointment of Neil Williams as Strategic Growth Consultant. Neil Williams brings with him over 35 years’ experience working in the banking sector, most recently as Regional Director of Santander Corporate & Commercial Bank across Yorkshire
Work experience student returns as chemist at manufacturer
A Cross Hills chemical manufacturer has strengthened its technical department with the appointment of a new team member. Sam Blakeley, 25, has joined Airedale Chemical as a new product development chemist, with experience gained as a quality assurance technician in the paint and preservative industry and a master’s degree in chemistry
IoD appoints national events manager in Yorkshire
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Rose Riley as national events manager. Rose will be based at the IoD’s Yorkshire and North East regional headquarters at Old Broadcasting House, Leeds, as the organisation delivers on its pledge to decentralise and support the UK regions. The IoD is the UK’s number one
New sales and account executive joins Ethos Asset Finance
A sales and account executive with over a decade’s experience in the motor trade has joined the team at independent asset finance company, Ethos. Joseph Knowlson, whose last position was overall sales leader at a West Yorkshire prestige car dealership, has taken on the key role at Ethos Asset Finance. Last quarter
Ex-YouGov director joins Yorkshire tech enterprise
Forward-thinking AI and Machine Learning (ML) organisation, Third Foundation, has appointed a former YouGov director to become its chief operating officer. Shirelle Grant was director of client management at YouGov and prior to that director at award-winning B2B marketing automation agency Stein IAS – responsible for the China division based in
Goalball UK welcomes new non-executive director
Goalball UK has appointed Kate Coghlan as a non-executive director to support its marketing and communications activity, as well as the governing body’s overall strategy. With over 20 years of experience, Kate is a strategic and creative communications expert that has managed internal and external campaigns. She brings a track record
New Yorkshire office for expanding architects
Architects Nicholson Nairn has opened a new Yorkshire office in a move to meet growth and demand for locally based design and architectural services and expertise. The office in Otley is the latest phase of planned strategic growth by the architecture practice that will see its presence grow across Yorkshire and
SCALA boosts its service offering with new senior appointment
Leading supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA continues to strengthen its service offering to clients with a new senior hire. With over 30 years of experience in the logistics sector and extensive expertise in supply chain design and optimisation, David Short joins the team as a senior consultant. David’s most recent position involved leading the