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This week's Yorkshire appointments

Deloitte, Tony Reeves

The former chief executive of Bradford City Council, Tony Reeves, has joined business advisory firm Deloitte.

Reeves, who was also deputy chief executive of Wakefield Council, joins the senior team at Deloitte as a partner. This investment in the local government team demonstrates a clear commitment to the public sector practice by the firm, which is a major supplier to the sector in the UK.

Based in Leeds, but operating nationally for Deloitte, Reeves will focus on supporting councils to reposition and transform services in light of continuing austerity and increasing demands on social care from an ageing society.

Tony Reeves, partner at Deloitte, said: “I have been directly involved in all aspects of strategy and policy development in local government for the past 20 years, and I’m looking forward to bringing that experience to bear for Deloitte’s local government clients across the UK.”

Pinsent Masons, Emma O’Gorman and Jan Bessell

International law firm Pinsent Masons has boosted its team of Nationally Significant Infrastructure consenting and property specialists by hiring a further four leading legal and planning practitioners, with two in Leeds.

Associate Emma O’Gorman, from Squire Patton Boggs, where she specialised in energy and infrastructure planning and also has commercial and residential experience.

The new hires are led by Jan Bessell, formerly a lead Examining Inspector at the Planning Inspectorate, having been a Partner and Head of Planning at law firm Dickinson Dees (now Bond Dickinson). Jan will be based in Leeds.

Robbie Owen, head of infrastructure planning and government affairs at Pinsent Masons, said: “Government and private sector sponsored major infrastructure schemes are core to our practice, now including commercial and business projects proceeding down the national infrastructure consenting route.

“Investing in 4 further experienced team members underlines our commitment to this area, including DCOs, Hybrid Bills, Transport & Works Act Order schemes and other major consenting routes.

“We are focused on being the best at delivering what our clients need and the hire of these specialists will reinforce our strong service delivery and expertise.”

Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Paul Jagger

Paul Jagger MBE has been appointed as President for a 2 year term of office, with Lisa Pogson of Airmaster Air Conditioning appointed as a new vice-president.

Also at the meeting it was confirmed that Helen Jaggar of Berneslai Homes and Matthew Stephens of Gateway Plaza Ltd were elected as new board members of the Chamber.

Chamber chief executive Andrew Denniff said, “I am delighted with all the new appointments and look forward to working with them and the rest of the Board in continuing our recent progress and looking forward with enthusiasm to the future.

“I would also wish to place on record my own personal thanks to former president Chris MacCormac, who after many years of service, is standing down from his position as a director and board member”.

Lancaster Samms Ltd, James Nicholson

Estate agent James Nicholson has joined Lancaster Samms Ltd, York – after selling a house to director, Neil Samms.

He is the second property professional to join estate agents Lancaster Samms Ltd in the last eight months, doubling the size of the team which has the highest ratio of staff to properties-for-sale in York.

James Nicholson, whose appointment follows that of Elkie Buckland in the spring, will be involved with all aspects of the valuation and sales process.

Lancaster Samms, which was founded in 2012, has expertise in selling a wide range of properties, from apartments to exclusive detached family homes and historic buildings, throughout York and its surrounding villages.

Approach PR, Liam Southwell

Public relations consultancy Approach PR is continuing to offer young Bradford graduates working opportunities as a result of a scheme introduced by Bradford Council’s Employment and Enterprise Team.

Graduate Liam Southwell, 22, has joined the Ilkley-based PR team following the completion of his BA (hons) Journalism degree in 2013.

The scheme aims to place Bradford’s unemployed or underemployed graduates in roles where they can develop their skills whilst gaining experience in a workplace that offers a high level of mentoring and expertise.

Suzanne Johns, founder and managing director of Approach PR, said: “Liam is our third intern through Bradford Council’s Employability and Enterprise scheme and we have been delighted by the calibre of candidates put forward.

“We’re huge believers in giving opportunities and experience to the next generation of PR practitioners, and Liam has already brought additional enthusiasm, ideas and creativity into our team.”

SuperBreak, Darren Neylon

SuperBreak, the short break holiday company based in York, has today announced the appointment of Darren Neylon as Managing Director, as the business prepares to drive future growth.

Darren, who joined the short break specialists as Marketing, E-Commerce and Commercial Director in September 2010, was appointed Assistant Managing Director in April 2013 before assuming the Managing Director position in October this year.

Darren said: “We are committed to pushing SuperBreak ever forward towards its goal of being a truly flexible, global short break package specialist.

“Our priority is to grow our brand awareness in consumer markets and deliver the outstanding customer experience which has come to be synonymous with our brand.

Yorkshire Building Society, John Heaps

Yorkshire Building Society is pleased to announce the appointment of John Heaps as chairman designate with immediate effect. John will succeed Ed Anderson as chairman at the conclusion of the Society’s AGM in April 2015 when Ed retires from the Board.

Ed joined the Society’s Board as a non-executive director in 2003 and became chairman on 1 January 2007.

John, who is a lawyer by training, is the former chairman of corporate law firm Eversheds, having served on its board since 2008 and before that its senior management team since 1999.

Lynne Charlesworth, vice chairman of Yorkshire Building Society, said: “I am delighted that John has accepted the role of Chairman.

“He has the experience and skills required to chair the Board of a large organisation operating in a highly regulated industry.

“This combined with his proven track record for innovation and successful strategic leadership, makes him the ideal candidate to take the Society forward.”

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