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New Starts

Insolvency export Steve Ross has taken over as chairperson of the North East arm of insolvency trade body R3.

Steve is director in the Corporate Recovery department of RSM Tenon’s Sunderland office, and will serve two years in the new post.

He commented: “Insolvency practitioners play a crucial, but often unrecognised role in saving businesses that would otherwise cease to exist, and part of R3’s work is to raise awareness of the positive impact that our profession has in terms of the economy and employment.”

Property consultancy, Johnson Tucker LLP has appointed a new associate partner in investment agency.

Douglas Cranston joins the practice from Jones Lang LaSalle, and will work to provide investment advice to pension funds, property companies and private investors, on an array of regional commercial property assets.

Partner, Andrew Tucker, said: “Whilst investors are under no illusion that 2012 will once again be a challenging year, the downturn also offers significant opportunities for those willing to take a more long term view. In this regard, it’s the ideal time for us to further develop our investment arm.”

Get Carter Productions have recruited former Capital Radio Group regional creative director, Kim Galvin.

Managing director Paul Carter said: “It’s no secret that Kim is widely regarded as one of the UKs top creative minds. I’m so delighted I have finally managed to persuade her to join us and build on the success of Get Carter Productions.”

The addition of Kim brings the company’s collective radio experience to well over a century.

Newcastle’s Centre for Life have appointed a new Sales Executive, responsible for promoting Life’s conference and catering facilities.

Sheila Smith previous worked at Marriot Hotels as an account manager, and comes armed with extensive knowledge of the conferencing business.

Commenting on her new role, Sheila said: “The job at Life appealed to me because it’s a new challenge. I have attended functions here as a delegate and remember it being a positive experience. Now in the role I want to fully capitalize on what we have here.”

Marketing company Mediaworks has expanded its team with 9 new recruits in the past 90 days.

A windfall of client wins over the past 6 months has necessitated rapid growth, with the addition of six recent graduates, one apprentice and two new started with industry experience.

Newly appointed SEO copywriter and Sunderland University masters graduate, Katherine Weir, commented: “Within two days I was working on content for our clients and I already feel like an integral part of the team.”

Karol Marketing Group have appointed a finance and administration manager and two new account executives.

The Newcastle Quayside based firm are looking forward to a prosperous year with the addition of Carol Thompson as finance and administration manager, as well as Charlotte Cunningham and Lucy Bonnick as account executives.

MD, Stefan Lepkowski, said: “We have seen promising growth at Karol, having taken on some great new clients, with some exciting projects in the pipeline. Carol, Charlotte and Lucy are important appointments; a tangible demonstration of Karol Marketing’s ongoing investment and commitment to its clients and one which will further strengthen our award winning team.”

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors’ Wills and Probate team have recruited a local solicitor.

Nicola Dalzell brings extensive experience in high value estates with complex issues, and her new role includes inheritance tax planning, wills, estates and trusts as well as Court of Protection and mental capacity matters.

Nicola, said: “This is a leading law firm with a strong probate team. We all share the same goal which is to provide our clients with a quality, professional service with a personal touch. My new role allows me much broader experience and an opportunity to develop my career further.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .