A Harrogate business guru who advises SME owners on growth and profitability has joined a Yorkshire-based management consultancy as its commercial director. Peter Dickinson - who began his career as a mainframe engineer with International Computers Limited (ICL) and spent more than two decades working in the Middle East, America and
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New branch managers at Europa in Sheffield and Leeds
Europa Road, a division within Europa Worldwide Group, has announced four role changes across its UK branch network, recognising homegrown talent within the business. This has resulted in four new branch managers for Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham, where the Europa Road teams provide sales and account management for its European
Mid Yorkshire Chamber welcomes trio of professionals to its board
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed three inspiring professionals to its board of directors ahead of its planned growth in 2019. Alison Palmer, corporate partner at Eaton Smith, Mark Evans, director of Better Telecoms, and Jan Szczepanski, director of the SFB Group Wakefield office, join the existing team to
York City Knights player tackles new role as club growth manager
Former Super League Player Ben Cockayne - who currently plays at York City Knights in the Championship - has taken on another key position within the club, as their new club growth manager. With 346 pro games under his belt and 129 tries, he is starting the transition from playing life
Experienced Yorkshire insurance professional joins JM Glendinning
JM Glendinning, the Leeds-based insurance broking, financial and health and safety services group, has appointed Wendy Cornwell-Vernon as private client account executive, to support growth and add further depth of experience to its team. Bringing over 25 years’ experience of working in the insurance industry to the role, Wendy moves into
Drax apprentice evening inspires the next generation
The chief executive of the UK’s biggest power station says the success of their recent apprentice open evening shows the high level of interest amongst school leavers in science and engineering careers – as he confirmed plans to increase next year’s intake of apprentices. More than 160 students and parents attended
WBD hires intellectual property trade mark Lawyer into its Leeds office
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has hired trade mark lawyer, Robin Richardson, to join its expanding Leeds-based Intellectual Property (IP) team. Robin joins from KISCH IP, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a Fellow of the South African Institute of IP Law and a South African-qualified Trade Mark
Jet Aire appoints compliance manager
Leeds-based drainage and civil engineering company, Jet Aire Services, has appointed Jon Holman as compliance manager to oversee environmental, safety and quality standards at projects across the UK. Jon has decades of experience in compliance management for construction, highways and associated civil engineering works. Prior to joining Jet Aire, he was HSEQ
PM Legal Services boosts team with young talent
Residential leasehold expert PM Legal Services has reinforced its commitment to developing tomorrow’s talent with a new appointment and a promotion. The award-winning firm has taken on Chloe Quinn, a student from Doncaster charity YMCA Training which supports young people to learn the skills they need to achieve their aspirations. Expanding the
Ethos Asset Finance welcomes new sales consultant to growing team
A Harrogate-based independent asset finance company has further strengthened its team with the addition of a highly experienced Sales Consultant. Garry Gilmour has joined the team at Ethos Asset Finance as it looks to further cement its position as one of the UK’s leading independent providers of finance to a host