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This week’s North East appointments

Lynsdey Johnson & Hayley Forster, Elm EV

Elm EV, the region’s leading electric charge point installer, has appointed Lyndsey Johnson and Hayley Forster to its team.

Lyndsey Johnson, former marketing executive at local Mercedes-Benz Commercial Dealership, will be responsible for marketing, PR and SEO development.

Public Relations graduate, Lyndsey completed her BA(Hons) degree at Sunderland University in 2012 and is currently studying towards her Professional Certificate in Marketing with the North East Sales and Marketing Academy (NESMA).

Hayley Forster, former auxiliary nurse at South Tyneside District Hospital, joins the team as an Apprentice Administrator.

Lyndsey said: “I am looking forward to combining my knowledge and experience gained throughout my studies to the newly created role.

“Elm EV is the North East’s largest installer of electric vehicle charge points. They are partnered with one of the world’s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of indoor and outdoor electrical connection equipment. This is a great reflection of the proven capabilities of the company.”

Elm EV sales director, Dan Martin said: “Due to rapid growth, we are able to increase job opportunities within the region, an important part of our commitment to the North East.”

“Lyndsey and Hayley have joined the company at a very exciting time. We believe their enthusiastic and forward way of thinking will really accent our team. We are confident that they will have successful careers at Elm EV.”

Taryn Kelsey and Katy Paxton, DTZ

Taryn Kelsey and Katy Paxton, both graduates from Northumbria University join DTZ’s Newcastle office.

Tony Hordon, senior director and Head of DTZ’s Newcastle office said: “Graduates are essential to future success of our business and I am delighted to welcome Taryn and Katy.

“Our graduate programme offers for those that have the ambition, ability and attitude to succeed a huge amount of opportunities with many of our senior leadership joining the scheme straight from university.”

Laura Cox, Learning and Recruitment Specialist at DTZ said: “DTZ has an industry-leading Graduate Development programme and the consistently high APC pass rate demonstrates that graduates receive the essential professional training that they need.”

Malcolm Humble (left) and Mike Jobson pictured at Opsol UK

Malcolm Humble, Oxford Innovation

Malcolm Humble, founder of Cramlington-based Opsol UK, has joined Oxford Innovation’s team of 15 coaching specialists to deliver the Business Northumberland High Growth programme.

Bedlington-born Malcolm set up Opsol UK in 2002, taking it from a home-based business to one that now employs 40 people in a 14,500 square foot, state of the art manufacturing facility.

Opsol UK designs and manufactures circuit boards for a wide range of blue chip clients in sectors including rail and highway signage, education, security, medical and energy.

The company is set to achieve a turnover of more than £3.5 million this year.

In June 2014 Malcolm sold Opsol UK to one of its clients, Ashington-based A-Belco Group, global specialists in electrical and mechanical engineering.

Malcolm remains managing director of Opsol UK and will combine this role with coaching Oxford Innovation clients.

Malcolm said: “Having established and grown my own business I really want to help other local entrepreneurs do the same,

“I know what it’s like to take a business through difficult economic times and how it feels to be taking a risk on an investment when there is no guarantee of success. Running a business can be a lonely existence so I want to be there to support people going through the same.”

Michael Dobson, The Quantum Pharmaceutical Group

Newcastle-based Quantum Pharmaceutical Group, a manufacturer and provider of medicines and services to the healthcare sector, has announced the appointment of Michael Dobson as commercial manager for Licensed Product Development.

Reporting to Brian Fisher, commercial director at the Quantum Pharmaceutical Group, Dobson will be responsible for capitalising on product development in licensed pharmaceuticals to support the Group’s growth strategy.

Brian said: “Michael’s extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and proven track record of successful product launches make him an asset to the Quantum Pharmaceutical Group, where he will help to drive forward the Group’s product development plans,”

Alex Nesbitt, Turner & Townsend

Following its appointment to lead a major construction project at Newcastle University, the global programme management consultancy Turner & Townsend has appointed graduate Alex Nesbitt.

The company, which is set to project manage the construction of the University’s new Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering building, has appointed Alex to its Building Information Modelling (BIM) specialist team.

After gaining vital experience at the National Building Specification (NBS) during his final two years of degree at Northumbria University, Alex is currently assisting in the further development of Turner & Townsend’s innovative assurance service model.

He will also play a crucial role in supporting rigorous quality, coordination and BIM validation procedures on some of the world’s largest global construction projects.

Alex Nesbitt said: “Aware of Turner & Townsend’s esteemed reputation in the industry, I had no hesitation in accepting a graduate position with the BIM team.

“This is a great way to kick start my career and build a solid knowledge base.”

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