This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Professional services firm EY has appointed Partner Katherine Bullock to lead its Private Client Services practice in Yorkshire and the UK regions, outside of London.

Katherine, who will be based in the firm’s Leeds office, has over 25 years’ experience advising individuals with complex, active and significant financial interests on multi-jurisdictional and multi-generational tax and financial issues. Her clients include entrepreneurs, private business owners, executives, landed estates, trustees and family companies.

Joining EY from PWC in Yorkshire where she headed the firm’s private client team, Katherine has advised some of the wealthiest individuals in the region and the UK on their business, family and charitable interests.

She will lead EY’s Private Client Services practice, which offers tax planning and compliance advice to individuals and their businesses, as well as cross-border services that help meet the needs of clients with international interests. Her appointment follows significant investment in the firm’s Northern Private Client Services practice, which recently appointed Directors Andrew Shepherd and Rebecca Hunt.

Stuart Watson, Senior Partner at EY in Yorkshire, commented: “Katherine’s industry leading expertise advising individuals, families and businesses, her proven leadership skills and ability to build long-term client relationships will help us deliver on our growth plans in Private Client Services.

“Katherine, who is an important addition to our national partner team, is the fifth new partner we’ve appointed in Yorkshire since the start of July, which illustrates the scale of our ambition in the region. By continuing to invest in our people, we’re targeting new growth opportunities.”

Nick Palmer, IoD

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has recruited business development manager Nick Palmer to grow its membership in Yorkshire and the North East.

Working on a part-time basis alongside regional director Natalie Sykes, Nick will promote the benefits of IoD membership and grow revenues through sponsorship of IoD events.

Nick was born in Harrogate and lives in Bramham. He has run businesses across a variety of industry sectors, including retail, facilities management and online education.

Nick said: “The IoD is the UK’s longest running organisation for professional leaders and an influential voice in UK business. I’m looking forward to welcoming even more members, young and old, to join this fantastic organisation.”

Benefits of IoD membership include worldwide business lounge access, research services, legal advice, high-level networking and invitations to key regional events including the prestigious Director of the Year Awards and regular Policy Voice meet-ups.

Hannah Turner, Carter Jonas

National property consultant Carter Jonas has expanded its rural division in Harrogate with the appointment of Hannah Turner as land agent.

Farmer’s daughter Hannah gained a degree in sustainable land management at Askham Bryan College in York before taking on the role of APC rural surveyor with George F White.

Whilst in her role there, Hannah studied for a post graduate diploma in rural surveying from the University of Reading and qualified as a chartered surveyor in 2014.

Hannah’s role as land agent will see her assisting the wider team on the management of various estates within the Carter Jonas portfolio.

Hannah said: “I am delighted to join the rural team at Carter Jonas as land agent. My inherited interest for rural affairs and five years’ experience within the industry make this an ideal role for me. I look forward to working closely with the management team across the vast range of Carter Jonas’ estates.”

Andrew Fallows, partner at Carter Jonas, added: “Carter Jonas is the largest manager of rural estates in the North of England offering a broad spectrum of consultancy services across planning, strategic land and renewable energy. We are very pleased to welcome Hannah to our expanding team. Her previous experience and enthusiasm for the industry will be a great addition to the organisation.”

Kevin Howland, Gauntlet Group

Leeds-based commercial insurance provider and risk manager, Gauntlet Group, has appointed its first Financial Controller.

Kevin Howland has become head of the finance and administration departments, managing long-serving employees, Jane Clarke and Robin Sutton, and an expanding administration team.

His responsibilities include controlling the finance, accounting and administrative functions at Gauntlet, ensuring they run efficiently and securely. Kevin’s remit is also to ensure consistency of the Group’s financial reporting and to oversee and review the accounting function, assessing where additional controls and improved procedures are required.

Kevin’s appointment will also facilitate faster and highly accurate payments to Gauntlet’s growing network of appointed representatives, through the implementation of new systems and procedures.

Roger Gaunt, Gauntlet’s managing director, said: “Kevin’s appointment marks another significant milestone in Gauntlet’s growth and sends out a message that we are serious about growth, but recognise the need to keep controls in place and grow in a sustainable way.

“We feel that appointments like this, along with all the other initiatives we are implementing, are encouraging ambitious account executives to make us the network of choice when it comes to establishing their own business as appointed representatives. They are also allowing us to attract the cream of the talent pool when it comes to our employee recruitment, which provides a virtuous circle as Gauntlet continues to grow.”

Ian Bell, JT

Leeds-based shower tray manufacturer, JT, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of new Southern Key Accounts Manager, Ian Bell, to focus on developing and managing business in the South of England.

Ian Bell joins the shower tray specialists with 20 years experience working within the plumbing and bathroom industry. He joins the team from Polypipe Building Products where he held the position of Distribution Representative.

In his new role, Ian will utilise his extensive experience in the plumbing and bathroom industry to develop and manage JT’s Southern accounts, looking after the daily needs of the distributors and building relationships at branch level with key Retail and Merchant Partners, as well as independent bathroom showrooms.

Ian Bell said: “I’m delighted to be joining the JT team. JT has developed an excellent brand within the bathroom and plumbing industry and I am looking forward to an exciting new challenge which gets me back into the KBB sector, which I enjoy enormously.”

Paul Crossley, managing director at JT, commented: “We’re thrilled to have on board Ian, a real asset to our team who brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. The expansion of the team is extremely exciting for us as JT continues to expand.”

David Anderson, Rixonway Kitchens

Kirklees-based business Rixonway Kitchens, has appointed former Sales and Marketing Director David Anderson as Managing Director.

Effective from 1 November 2015, David will step up to lead the £40m turnover business which specialises in manufacturing and supplying kitchens to the social housing and merchant sector.

Since joining Rixonway in 2007, David has overseen the expansion of the business, more than doubled staff numbers and won significant new contracts across the UK. David has 25 years’ experience in the industry including senior sales and marketing roles at Kent-based Marley Plumbing and Drainage and bath and sink manufacturer Spring Ram.

In his new role David will continue to oversee Rixonway’s integration into the Nobia Group which acquired the business in December 2014.

David Anderson said: “I am extremely pleased to be appointed Managing Director at Rixonway and I am looking forward to the challenge of leading the business through the next stage of its growth and development. I would also like to welcome my colleagues Phil Bonar and Kevin Brown to their new positions, both of whom will bring considerable experience and expertise to their roles.”

Andrew Riley, Dacre Son & Hartley

A Skipton-based Chartered Surveyors has joined Dacre Son & Hartley’s office in the town.

Andrew Riley will now be involved in all areas of the sales process, from accompanying potential homebuyers on viewings, managing sales progressions and supporting the office’s 10 strong team by sharing his experience and knowledge.

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: “Although I originally planned to retire, I have always enjoyed my work so when the time came, I decided I’d prefer to find a new challenge. When I realised there was an opportunity at Dacres, I jumped at the chance. The company has been a key player in Yorkshire’s property market for almost 200 years and even though it was a competitor for most of my working life, it was a business I always admired. I am very much looking forward to embarking on a new chapter in my career with the firm.

“Skipton has always been a great place to work as an estate agent because it has such a varied and sought after property market that appeals to a huge range of buyers from first time buyers through to second home owners. The town’s first-class schools continue to make it popular with families and over the last 40 years it has definitely become more of a commuter town as its rail and transport links improved. This has also resulted in more demand at the top-end of the market, amongst buyers that would have traditionally gone to Ilkley or Harrogate, and this is a trend that looks set to continue.”

Tim Usherwood, who heads up Dacre Son & Hartley’s Skipton office, added: “Andrew knows Skipton’s property market inside out and has a fantastic reputation throughout the town so he’s a great asset to our business. There’s no doubt both our existing team and our clients will benefit from his knowledge and experience so we’re delighted to welcome him into our thriving operation.”

Cassandra Liddell and Danas Michalauskas, The Park Inn

The Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre has strengthened its front of house and operations teams with the appointment of Cassandra Liddell as front office manager and Danas Michalauskas as chief engineer.

In her new position, following her return from a year studying hospitality in the USA, Cassandra will oversee seven staff to ensure the smooth running of the hotel reception. One of her first tasks will be to lead a recruitment drive to appoint further front of house positions.

She has also taken on the role of hotel ambassador for the Teenage Cancer Trust, which will see her organising a range of fundraising events and drumming up participation from the Park Inn York team over the coming months.

Danas joins the hotel as chief engineer, transferring within the group from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin. He brings substantial experience to the role, as well as accolades and awards for his work in driving reductions in energy consumption at large hotels and hotel groups. Here in York, he will take responsibility for health and safety, energy and facilities management at the Park Inn. Danas is currently studying on the Operations Engineering Management course from the Hotelschool, the Hague.

Sally Hughes, the general manager, said: “Both Cassandra and Danas join us sharing a love for the city. And who can blame them? There’s so much going in in York that makes it such a great place to live and work, and this really helps businesses like ours attract such experienced and capable staff as Cassandra and Danas. I’m very pleased to welcome them to the team.”

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