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This week’s North West appointments

Jane Parry, PM+M

PM+M, the Blackburn based chartered accountancy, business advisory and wealth management group, has confirmed that Stephen Anderson – its managing partner of 10 years – is retiring and that he will be replaced by Jane Parry, currently lead tax partner, on 1st May.

The firm has also announced that David Gorton, head of the Corporate Services, will assume the newly created role of senior partner.

His promotion will see him focus on marketing and business development strategies as well as client servicing.

Although Stephen will be stepping down as managing partner, he will be continuing as a partner for a further 12 months.

This is to ensure there is a smooth transfer of both leadership duties and client relationships.

In her new position, Jane will manage the practice, drive its growth and develop its people and culture. Both she and David will maintain their existing client portfolios.

Stephen said: “My entire working life has been spent at PM+M and it’s been an incredible 31 years. However, I feel that now is the right time for me to move on and I know the firm will be in great hands. Both Jane and David are passionate about its success and have worked closely with me to forge its identity and culture. I know I’m passing the mantle onto a talented leadership team who will build on what we’ve already achieved together.”

Jane Parry commented: “Stephen’s departure undoubtedly marks a new era for PM+M. Under his leadership, we have grown our services, increased our turnover and consistently delivered an outstanding level of service to our clients. His style of leadership has made a huge impact on the business and it’s an approach that we will be building on and taking forward.

“He has been an inspirational colleague and we are all delighted that he will be part of the PM+M family for the next 12 months. Our aim is to ensure that there is a seamless handover for both our clients and team.”

Jane concluded: Everyone at PM+M would like to thank him for his focus and dedication. We wish him all the best for the future and a happy retirement, but not quite yet!“

Aimee Clark, de Winter

PR, digital and design agency de Winter has welcomed Aimee Clark to its Chester team.

Travel enthusiast Aimee joins the agency as a senior account executive and will bring her expertise to the award-winning consumer PR team, delivering creative campaigns to a growing client base including the latest prestigious account win, Royal Crown Derby.

Aimee, 27, has travelled extensively across Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA and brings with her four years’ in-house and agency experience working with brands including Peugeot, The Body Shop, Unilever and Sport England.

Aimee said: “de Winter is a great brand and I’m delighted to be part of such a high-achieving and ambitious team,”

Managing director, Kate Cox said: “Aimee is a fantastic addition to team de Winter,

“Her skills and experience will help us achieve some of the ambitious growth plans for 2015.”

Christine Dilly, SureCare

Care franchise company SureCare has appointed Christine Dilly as business development manager for the North with the additional responsibility of rolling out the SureCare Local micro franchise offer.

Christine previously worked as a service team manager with Housing & Care 21, while Clare was formerly a bid specialist with Sevacare (UK). Clare has significant experience in the areas of childcare and domiciliary care tendering.

Managing director Gary Farrer said: “SureCare is an entrepreneurial, ambitious business which is committed to helping people start up and grow successful franchise businesses.

“During the past 12 months we have introduced a number of new care and home services which have created a range of new income streams for our franchisees.

“We recognise that the care sector is changing and businesses like SureCare have to be responsive and flexible to ensure that we are providing the type and quality of services that people require.”

Sarah Clarke-Nevett, Corporation Pop

Corporation Pop has recruited a Technical Project Manager in response to increased demand for app and software development work.

Sarah Clarke-Nevett joins the Manchester-based digital design company from Magma Digital in Preston.

She started her career as a software engineer specialising in PHP and database development before moving into project management and is now a qualified Scrum Master – a specialist in agile software development.

In her new role, Sarah will manage the delivery of complex software projects for desktop, mobile and web devices.

Corporation Pop has also recently welcomed Caius Eugene and Marta Niemczynska to its digital team.

Dom Raban, Managing Director at Corporation Pop said: “We are working on increasingly complex projects that demand dedicated teams with very specialist skills. In the last year we’ve seen our team double in size and our latest recruits will be invaluable in helping us to deliver some of the very exciting projects that we’re currently working on.”

Melissa Moore & Ellena Franklin, Juice FM & Rippleffect (respectively)

Melissa Moore, 23, Preston, and Ellena Franklin, 22, Loughborough, both graduates of Agent Academy CIC’s first programme, have secured permanent roles with businesses as a result of their experience with the marketing academy.

Melissa joins popular Liverpool radio station, Juice FM, as a member of its commercial support team, while Ellena settles at digital agency, Rippleffect, as a sales and marketing executive.

The young professionals and their Agent Academy cohort developed their raw talent through hands-on engagement and project-based learning. Students also interacted with influential figures from across the city region to benefit their understanding of the marketing industry during the 12-week programme.

Melissa Moore, commercial support executive at Juice FM, said: “Agent Academy has offered me so many opportunities and opened the door to an industry that I always dreamed of joining.

“The contacts and marketing experience that I gained on the programme were invaluable and contributed to me securing my new career.

“For anyone looking to learn more about marketing whilst working with a real client, I can wholeheartedly recommend the academy!”

Ellie Franklin, sales and marketing executive at Rippleffect, added: “Agent Academy was a chance for me to understand and explore the fundamentals of marketing; not through academic theory but in an enjoyable, vibrant working environment. I was also fortunate to share this experience with nine amazing young people - we still keep in touch and support each other.”

Director of Agent Academy CIC, Paul Corcoran, said: “My team and I are delighted for Melissa and Ellie, their appointments are of course a testament to their own quailities, but also reference the hard work invested into Agent Academy CIC by its contributors, partners and the business leaders that helped shape their learning.”

Helen Mills, McLintocks

Chester-based chartered accountants McLintocks have appointed Helen Mills as Senior Audit Manager with a view to growing and developing their audit practice.

Helen began her training with KPMG in Manchester and now boasts nine years of experience working for top ten accountancy firms.

Most recently, she worked within the Manchester office of Grant Thornton where she was responsible for a portfolio of audit clients including subsidiaries of international groups; owner managed and private equity backed businesses; and not-for-profit organisations across the North West.

Helen has a wide range of skills across a number of sectors including general manufacturing, retail, distribution and food and beverage.

One of her specialisms includes the provision of audit and advisory services to the further education sector where Helen previously held roles on the Audit Firms Education Panel, a national advisory board influencing sector guidance and best practice.

Helen commented: “I am proud to have the opportunity to join McLintocks and contribute to the continued development and growth of the practice. As an individual I am pleased to work for a firm whose ethos of ‘the client comes first’ mirrors my own personal values. I am looking forward to building relationships with my clients and becoming their trusted advisor, helping them with all aspects of their business.”

Welcoming the appointment to the team, McLintocks director Caroline Blake said: “Helen’s vast experience and expertise with many leading companies will further strengthen our growing audit business.”

Nichola Coles, Hallidays Accountants

Hallidays Accountants has announced that Nichola Coles has been promoted to director from 1st May. Nichola previously worked as a client manager within Hallidays.

Nichola joined the Warrington firm in 2006 and qualified as an accountant with them in 2010.

She has been with Hallidays for over 9 years, and during this time has gained experience working within a range of sectors including SMEs, credit unions, and financial services as well as helping a number of start-ups.

The move sees Hallidays expanding from seven to eight Directors and means they can boast that five of their top team trained within the firm.

Speaking about the promotion Nichola said: “I’ve always loved working at Hallidays; we really are nothing like your usual accountancy practice. Our mission as a firm is to support and grow our clients and ourselves and I’m looking forward to helping drive Hallidays to achieve this as their newest Director.”

Emma Edwards, Asons Solicitors

Asons Solicitors has welcomed Emma Edwards to their Clinical Negligence department.

Emma is a qualified solicitor and brings a wealth of legal sector experience after spending the last seven years at CM Solicitors of St John Street in Manchester.

She will be dealing with a range of medical negligence matters including errors and delays in treatment, incorrect treatment, delays in diagnosis, misdiagnosis and injury or death from treatment.

Emma said: “I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues in this often complex and challenging area of law.”

When discussing her commitment and motivation towards her chosen field, Emma added that: “it is rewarding to help individuals by guiding them through the legal process after an often traumatic event, enabling them to improve the quality of their lives by putting in place the rehabilitation and support they need through compensation.”

She also believes in being a keen networker and she regularly attends events as part of her association with the Manchester Young Solicitors Group and The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Asons are currently on an expansion drive with requirements for new legal executives and a plan to double their workforce to 600 in 12 months time.

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