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This week’s Yorkshire appointments

hlw Keeble Hawson

The clinical negligence team at hlw Keeble Hawson is being further boosted with four new team members.

Solicitor Stephanie Whatmore comes on board from Irwin Mitchell, former University of Sheffield law graduates Katrina Hennessy and Amy Wakefield have joined as paralegals - and Elizabeth Davies has successfully completed her training contract.

The team is headed by partner Janet Baker who received a top Band 1 ranking in the latest Chambers 2015 legal guide directory where the department itself has been awarded a Band 2 ranking.

Ron Whitlam, senior partner at hlw Keeble Hawson, said: “Our rigorous selection process ensures that we recruit only the highest calibre of candidates in what are particularly competitive times.

“All of these appointments complement our growing clinical negligence team and its reputation for offering first class expertise and an experience that our clients value.”

HpE, Libby Peacock and Kevin Pinder

Leeds based specialist engineering company HpE has signalled its intention of growth with the appointment of two additional team members.

HpE Process Ltd, celebrating 25 years in business has appointed Libby Peacock as account manager and welcomed back Kevin Pinder as business development manager.

Director and founder, Andrew Allman, said that appointing Libby and Kevin highlighted HpE Process Ltd’s ambition to be the UK’s leading problem solver for manufacturing.

Andrew Allman said: “A customer once described HpE as one of the industry’s best kept secrets.

“Libby and Kev both bring unique skills and experience to HpE that will enable us to change that. HpE have a diverse range of technical solutions to fluids handling issues in the food industry that customers can reap significant financial benefits from.”

Claritas Solutions, Nick Ryder

Claritas Solutions has taken the significant step of appointing a business development manager within the IT Development Team. Nick Ryder, will spearhead a new business move for Claritas to become an Internet Service Provider.

Nick Ryder, business IT development manager, Claritas Solutions says: “I firmly believe we in IT have a responsibility to be professional, respectful, accurate and truthful in our advice, gaining that illusive trust that is vital to form a lasting and profitable relationship.”

Glenn Scaife, managing director, said: “Nick will be a proficient member of our growing IT team, bringing with him skills to bridge the gap between constantly changing technology and our client base, both in the public and private sectors.”

Beatson Clark, Alison Hughes

Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has recruited another Business Development Manager to support the company’s steady growth.

Alison Hughes has joined the South Yorkshire glass specialists from SONE Products in County Durham.

Alison said: “Beatson Clark is very well known in the marketplace as a well established and professional company, so when this opportunity came up it was something that I didn’t want to miss.

“I’m focusing on the craft brewing market because it’s a sector that’s showing enormous growth at present.

“The breweries I’ve spoken to so far have been surprised to find they can have customised beer bottles at such low volumes and outlay, so the sector is proving to be a perfect fit for Beatson Clark’s small production runs and flexible approach.”

GVA, Dan Hyde

Retail specialist Dan Hyde has been appointed by GVA to further expand the commercial property consultancy’s leading offering across the north of England.

My Hyde, a former professional rugby union player, joins GVA as a retail director from Knight Frank in Leeds. Based out of GVA’s Manchester office, he will work closely with Leeds-based retail director Richard Padley to offer services to the company’s extensive client base.

The former Leeds Tykes player, who made his move into property in 2006, is an expert on the retail sector, including out of town development. He will divide his time between GVA’s Manchester and Leeds offices.

Mr Padley said: “I am both pleased and excited that we have secured Dan’s services.

“We have been looking to expand the northern team now for more than 18 months and feel Dan is the perfect fit and complements the team and our vision extremely well.”

Connect Gazelles, Tony Bramall

Connect Gazelles have announced that Tony Bramall has been appointed as an Entrepreneur in Residence.

In 1990 Tony acquired a controlling stake in Sanderson Murray and elder plc, a textile business based in Bradford, with the intention of converting the company into a motor trade/and related business group.

The textile interests were disposed of in 2002/2003. From 1990-2003 he took the turnover and profit from £22.6 million sales and £800k profit to £1.86 billion sales and £30.7 million profit, selling the business in 2003 to Pendragon.

Bramall says, “Connect Gazelles offers a great opportunity for ambitious growing companies by offering an insight into the people behind the region’s most successful businesses.

“I was delighted to be asked to become an Entrepreneur in Residence as I’m keen to help those serious about growing a substantial business.”

Trinity Club, Leeds, Gerald Jennings

Trinity Club, Leeds has named Gerald Jennings as its new president to act as a figure head for the business group in the city centre.

Jennings, who is president elect for Leeds Chamber of Commerce and portfolio director for Land Securities is hoping to boost collaboration between retail, commercial and corporate to help business growth across the Leeds City Region.

He said: “Retail is just one element of the regeneration of Leeds City Centre and it is important that it is not seen in isolation.

“We want to support all aspects of commerce in the city and I want business people to feel they have a space close to such a thriving hub where they can come to make their contribution,” he said.

“As one element of the commercial growth and wealth of Yorkshire we want other strands to be at the heart of the revival of the city.”

Trinity Club was established by Keith Madeley who previously acted as Ambassador for the Leeds Club in Albion Place.

LCF Law, Leo Jones-Rowe

Leeds-based law firm LCF Law, has appointed Leo Jones-Rowe as an associate lawyer.

Leo joins the firm’s thriving Dispute Resolution department from DWF and has over six years’ experience specialising incommercial and tax disputes. Prior to being at DWF, Leo trained at DLA Piper.

Charles Abraham, head of Dispute Resolution at LCF Law in Leeds says: “Our disputes division has been particularly busy in 2014, having acted for a number of clients across nearly every industry sector.

“Leo is renowned for taking a methodical and efficient approach to his work as well as being a firm advocate of mediation and arbitration.

“He will work tirelessly to deliver the very best outcome for our clients and he is a welcome addition to the team.”

Jermyn Consulting, Chris Lintern

Jermyn Consulting has strengthened its consultancy team with the appointment of financial services industry expert, Chris Lintern.

It is part of the Yorkshire and Warwickshire based business continuity company’s growth strategy and follows other senior appointments to expand organically through new business in key sectors.

Chris has previously worked within the Co-op’s General Insurance business and at Barclays.

Gary Donlon, head of Consulting Services for Jermyn, said: “Expansion demands that we have the greatest depth in our own team to provide optimum expertise for our clients as they implement Business Continuity programmes.

“Chris will add a new dimension to our already experienced team and support our ambitious expansion plans into 2015.”

Great Potential, Tracey Campbell

York-based tourism, conference and hotel representation consultancy Great Potential (GP) has appointed Tracey Campbell as director of sales.

John Gallery, Great Potential, managing director said: “With previous leadership positions in sales, care and as a hotel manager, Tracey brings an ideal blend of experience to this role and has a distinct understanding of how our clients sales needs can be met. Tracey will be a great asset for the consultancy’s growth strategy for 2015.”

Diva Telecom, Hannah O’Sullivan

The growth in SMS texting as a business tool has led Leeds company Diva Telecom to take on a new marketing manager to boost its 10-strong team.

Hannah O’Sullivan joins the independent company to market online sales of SMS texting, audio conferencing and international inbound numbers from a website launched at www.divatelecom.co.uk earlier this year.

She says: “I’m really excited to apply my skills and experience to the telecoms industry and even more so to be working with such a dynamic company as Diva.”

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