Former Yorkshire Man of the Year, Sir Gary Verity DL, will share some of the secrets of his - and the region’s - success when he joins the York Business Week line up next month. Sir Gary joins a stellar speaker list that includes Asda chief financial officer Rob McWilliam; Homeserve
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Ambitious Yorkshire tech firm expands with six new recruits
Huddersfield-based tech firm, yboo, has recruited six new staff as the company continues its ambitious growth strategy to bring the money saving app to 60m smartphone users in the UK. Loren Birkett, Keely Robinson, Josh Hoyle, Helen Cullinane, Mike Constantinou and Phil Kershaw all join the firm to raise the profile of
Doncaster watchmaker uses 3D printing to create classic timepiece
A South Yorkshire watchmaker has harnessed the power of 3D printing to create a classic timepiece. When Guy Holland needed a bespoke watch component, he turned to Cardiff University and its PARC research centre to find a timeless solution. PARC - an academic and industry partnership based at Cardiff Business School -
Valli Opticians in Hebden Bridge shortlisted for national award
A Hebden Bridge business which recovered after the devastation of the 2015 Boxing Day floods has been shortlisted for a national award. Just six months after opening on Bridge Gate, in the centre of town, the Valli Opticians practice was devastated by the flooding which also caused misery for thousands of
Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC appoints CEO
Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC has appointed Jonathan Biggin as chief operating officer (COO) to drive forward group success and digital investment at the leading financial services provider. Jonathan brings over 20 years’ experience in financial services to the role, having held senior positions at large financial institutions such as Barclays, American
Adare SEC appoints new chief executive officer
Adare SEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachael Nevins as its new chief executive officer. Rachael, who joined the business as chief financial Officer in August 2017, has been pivotal to the success of the recent transformation of Adare SEC, a leading provider of outbound and inbound Secure and
Chemical manufacturing firm hosts students for district’s first Manufacturing Week
Students from schools across the district will be experiencing the world of specialty chemical manufacturing first-hand as part of the inaugural Bradford Manufacturing Week 2018. Airedale Chemical, based in Cross Hills, has invited students from Bradford’s One in a Million free school, Keighley’s Holy Family Catholic School and Parkside School in
Tech leaders “Think Yorkshire” at Leeds Business Week
Bringing together industry experts to debate the topics that matter to them most, the North of England’s premier senior stakeholder technology event, Think Yorkshire, will return to Leeds tomorrow, as part of the city’s week-long celebration of business, Leeds Business Week (LBW). Hosted by iSource Group, the IT, digital and change recruitment
EY continues to grow its transactions team as deal activity increases
EY has made two appointments and several promotions to further grow its Transaction Support team in Yorkshire and the North East, underlining its commitment to building its deals business in the region. Louise Smith has been promoted to director, having been a key member of the Transaction Support team for 12
Connexin joins the Northern Powerhouse
Smart cities technology firm Connexin has become an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme. Connexin joins a high-profile network of leading businesses that are helping shape the direction of the government’s combined Northern Powerhouse campaign. Founded and based in Hull, Connexin is at the forefront of the city’s burgeoning tech