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This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, Nick Bell

Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, the Leeds, Sheffield and York-based commercial law firm, is delighted to announce the arrival of new Head of Banking and Finance, Director, Nick Bell.

Nick was previously a Partner at Ward Hadaway and prior to that worked at Pinsent Masons.

Richard Marshall, managing director, comments: “Having known of Nick for a good many years, it is a pleasure to finally welcome him into the fold.

“I am absolutely confident that he will be a marvellous leader of the Banking and Finance team. Nick will focus on developing the team and introducing new streams of corporate banking business for the firm”.

Nick Bell, added: “I am excited to be joining Lupton Fawcett Denison Till because of the firm’s clear strategy to become the region’s law firm of choice and demonstrable progress with that strategy.

BHP, Mark Roberts

BHP has welcomed Mark Roberts to its Consulting team.

Led by partner David Mitchell, BHP consulting works with ambitious businesses providing advice on strategy, operations, human capital and customer experience.

David Mitchell said “Mark has a history of helping large multi-site businesses to develop and grow and is a perfect fit for our consulting practice. Over the last 15 years he has worked in a private equity backed environment, a family owned business and prior to this for a large multi-national in a senior role.”

Mark’s last full time role was Managing Director at Andrew Page Ltd, where he oversaw the transition of the business from family to private equity ownership. Prior to this he ran a UK business division of Bosch.

Travel Plan Services Ltd, Andy Raleigh

Yorkshire transport planning consultancy Travel Plan Services Ltd has appointed former Super League prop forward Andy Raleigh to tackle its increasing workload.

Raleigh, who retired last season after a rugby league career that spanned 12 years, has been appointed by Wakefield-based Travel Plan Services Ltd (TPS) as a consultant transport planner.

John Hacker, director at TPS, said: “One thing that is clear from looking at Andy’s rugby career is that he has excelled wherever he has played, and I have no doubt that the same commitment will see him now make a big impact in the world of transport planning.”

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Transport Forum, Peter Kennan

Chartered accountant Peter Kennan has been announced as the new chairman of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Transport Forum.

Formerly vice chairman Peter, a partner at Hawsons Chartered Accountants, takes over the role this month (February) from Tim Hale, chair of Champion Hire Ltd.

Sheffield Chamber executive director Richard Wright said: “Peter brings with him both a personal and professional interest in and commitment to transport in the city business region and I have no doubt he will be a strong and persuasive figurehead for our Transport Forum.”

Peter, who lives in Chesterfield with his family, said: “I have a strong lifelong passion for railways - steam, diesel or electric – but am looking forward to getting involved in all of the key sectors from roads to airports and everything in between.

“I am taking on this role at a pivotal time for transport in the city business region – the devolution deal for Sheffield promises a shifting of powers over transport from Whitehall to the city, there is HS2 and HS3 on the horizon, as well as rail electrification plans for the North and consultation proposals for the Northern and TransPennine Express franchises.

“The issue of transport will also play an important part if we are to turn the Northern Powerhouse concept into a reality.”

Humber LEP, Isobel Mills CBE

Former senior civil servant at the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) Isobel Mills CBE has been appointed to the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership Board.

Lord Haskins, chair of the Humber LEP said: “Isobel is a very welcome addition to the Board. She brings exceptional knowledge of the development and operation of Local Enterprise Partnerships.

“This, combined with her earlier experience with the Manpower Services Commission and with Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders, will be a tremendous asset for the LEP as we strive to deliver our ambitions of having an infrastructure that supports growth, a skilled and productive workforce and thriving successful businesses.”

Withers & Rogers, Dr. Joanna Thurston

Intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers, is welcoming a partner and life sciences specialist to its Sheffield office as part its ongoing expansion plans.

Dr. Joanna Thurston, partner and patent attorney at Withers & Rogers, is joining the local team from the firm’s Midlands office, bringing a wealth of experience working with innovative chemical and biopharmaceutical firms with her.

Commenting on her arrival in Sheffield, Joanna said: “It’s a really exciting time to be joining the team in Sheffield as the office is expanding really quickly thanks to all the innovation that is happening in the city and across the region.”

707, Matt Murray and Debbie Miller

Matt Murray joins waste management firm 707 as a sales manager and will use his experience to secure new customers and introduce 707’s services and waste management solutions to new market sectors.

Debbie Miller, an Ilkley native, also joins the company as Customer Service Supervisor. With over 25 years of experience working in a customer facing environment, her role will ensure that 707 continue to provide the highest quality customer service to new and existing clients.

David Adams, managing director at 707 said: “We’re delighted to have both Matt and Debbie on board as 707 continues to expand. 2014 was a successful year for us and we’re on track to having an even stronger 2015 providing environmental waste servives.”

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gavin Boyle

Gavin Boyle, chief executive of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is the newest addition to the Destination Chesterfield board.

Leading the town’s single largest employer, with more than 3,500 members of staff, his addition further strengthens the board, which provides strategic direction for the Destination Chesterfield marketing campaign.

Peter Swallow, chair of Destination Chesterfield said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Gavin to the board. As well as being the area’s largest employer, Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a well-known and respected establishment.

“He will bring great insight into the people of Chesterfield and how they want to see the town develop. We are all looking forward to working with him.”

Yorkshire Building Society, Alison Hutchinson

Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Alison Hutchinson, a former senior executive of IBM UK Ltd, as a non-executive director.

Ed Anderson, Yorkshire Building Society group chairman, said: “We are delighted to have found someone of Alison’s calibre and experience to join our Board.

“Her detailed knowledge of financial services technology will be of great value as we continue to grow our business for the benefit of our customers. Her passion for charitable causes also resonates greatly with our own values as a mutual organisation supporting local communities.”

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