Data visualisation, reporting and analytics software developer Panintelligence has appointed Howard Bell, a seasoned commercial and technology growth specialist, as chair. The appointment follows the firm’s successful Series A fundraising last month, which saw rapidly scaling Panintelligence secure £4.5m backing for UK and international expansion from investors YFM Equity Partners and
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Sheffield’s Wake Smith chairman retires
Wake Smith Solicitors’ chairman Nick Lambert has announced his retirement after nearly four decades in the law. Commercial litigation solicitor Nick Lambert has been with the Sheffield law firm for 12 years since it merged with Tofields in 2007 and also supervised the incorporation of Wake Smith Solicitors Limited in 2015
Jones Myers marks continued growth of Harrogate office
Niche family law firm Jones Myers has further expanded its Harrogate team with the appointment of solicitor Lisa Russell, a specialist in children law. Based at the firm’s Windsor House office, Lisa’s expertise spans over thirteen years and covers all aspects of children law, representing clients in the High Court, County
New partner appointment at expanding Sheffield law firm
Insolvency specialist Carl Jones has been promoted to partner at Sheffield legal practice MD Law. Carl graduated in Law from the University of Cambridge in 2010 and trained at the Sheffield office of international law firm, DLA Piper. He qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and joined MD Law founder Matthew
Recruitment specialist champions workers as “People Ambassador” for Leeds
A Leeds recruitment specialist is calling for the city’s businesses to put their workers first, as part of his new role as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador. Craig Burton, managing director of The Works Recruitment, is one of four “People Ambassadors” selected by Leeds City Council as part of its Inclusive Growth
Further expansion allows new MD as Bayford Group marks centenary
The Bayford Group has appointed an MD with over two decades of experience in senior positions with organisations including Marks & Spencer and Topshop. Lindsay Austin’s expertise in UK and global roles span global head of retail at Topman, Topshop, head of retail at Mamas & Papas - and leading Marks
IoD begins search for Yorkshire and North East chair
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is seeking a new chair to become the voice of business for Yorkshire and the North East. Former chair Jon Geldart stepped down when he was confirmed as the new Director General of the business leaders’ organisation. The successful applicant will oversee a newly created ‘super region’
Sheffield financial planners recruit new paraplanner
Sheffield based Future Life Wealth Management has appointed a new financial paraplanner as part of the company’s growth plans. Christine Miller joins Future Life having gained several years’ experience working within the financial services industry at AFH Wealth Management. She achieved a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in 2018 and has
Switalskis welcomes new associates
Switalskis Solicitors has appointed four new associates. Carole Spencer and Sally Smith who work within the child abuse team, Sarah Kent from the conveyancing team and Lucy Wells, who works in the clinical negligence department, have all gained associate status following the successful completion of the Switalskis Associate Development Programme. The programme
BHP welcomes new tax partner
A Yorkshire and North Derbyshire accountancy firm has strengthened its expanding tax department with the appointment of Joanne Powell as a tax partner working across its Leeds and Cleckheaton offices. Joanne specialises in advising mid-market businesses and their owners on all aspects of tax. Prior to joining BHP, Joanne worked at