This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Barclays has made a new appointment to the team to offer support to businesses in the Yorkshire coastal area.

Tom Cawkwell, Business Banking Manager, will be responsible for looking after the needs of local businesses with a turnover of up to £5m in the Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington area.

Cawkwell has over eight years’ experience in business and relationship management for Barclays, and recently has been supporting SME businesses in the Hull area.

Cawkwell said: “I’m delighted to be part of the Barclays Business and Corporate expansion plans and hope to play a big part in their ambitious growth for the Yorkshire Coast area. With the ever strengthening team we will be well placed to take advantage of the opportunities within the local market.”

Steve Hanson, Head of Business and Corporate Bank for Barclays in the Humber and York area, commented: “Recruiting talent from both within Barclays and externally is key to our expansion plans and Tom’s experience with local business will be a huge asset for the customers across East Yorkshire.”

Tasmine Yelland, Oliver Stocks-Fryer, Aisha Parpia, Chloe Lilywhite and Daniella Whitelow, Hentons

Leeds-based accountants, Hentons is investing to support its growth plans.

The firm has made a raft of appointments with new graduates Tasmine Yelland, Oliver Stocks-Fryer, and Aisha Parpia, along with apprentices Chloe Lilywhite and Daniella Whitelow.

Nadeem Ahmed, managing partner of Hentons, said: “It is important that the firm looks to the future and we are committed to developing new talent to take Hentons forward. We will continue to recruit a mix of graduates and apprentices and invest in their training, to support our growth plans”

Hentons has supported Nadia Qadir to complete the CIPP Qualification, which is the ‘gold standard’ for payroll professionals. Nadia started at Hentons as an apprentice in 2012.

Hentons has a team of 60 staff, which support clients ranging from medical professionals and property investors to manufacturers, academies and charities. It offers accounts, audit, business strategy and tax advisory services with a partner led approach for all its clients.

Nick Alcock, Dacre Son & Hartley

Nick Alcock has been appointed as branch manager at Dacre Son & Hartley’s flagship Harrogate office, which is based on Albert Street in the centre of the town.

Nick, who is a Senior Associate Director at the firm, said: “I was born and bred in Harrogate and both my daughters go to school here. Having managed Dacres’ Knaresborough branch for 14 years and been the Harrogate district area valuer, I have a thorough understanding of the local marketplace.

“Harrogate has a thriving property market, located in the heart of the golden triangle, which has been crowned the happiest place to live three years in a row, which is a reflection of its huge popularity. Great schools, a host of first-class amenities and plenty of green open space, combined with a wide-range of property styles continually make Harrogate one of the North of England’s most sought after places to live.

“I am looking forward to working with the highly-skilled team in Harrogate who provide sales, rentals and independent financial advice to clients looking to buy, rent or invest in property in Harrogate and its surrounding villages.”

Paul Baxter, Dacre, Son & Hartley’s area director, added: “Nick is a consummate professional, who is renowned for his personal service and considered approach. His leadership of the Harrogate branch, will enable us to continue building on our market share and further enhancing the first-rate service that we are renowned for.”

Former president of the Harrogate and District Estate Agents Association, Nick is also a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and he has a post graduate diploma in property valuation and management.

Sarah Brown, Calbee UK

Calbee UK, the first European subsidiary of the £1.2bn Japanese savoury snacking manufacturer, Calbee Inc, has further expanded its Leeds based team with the appointment of Sarah Brown as Senior Brand Manager for Yushoi Snapea rice sticks.

Sarah, who has more than eight years’ experience as a brand manager having worked for a leading FMCG business in the confectionery market, will use the skills and knowledge she has developed to build the profile of the Yushoi brand, meeting with the company’s ambitious targets to become a leading supplier of savoury snacks by 2020.

David Wilson, Marketing Director for Calbee UK, said: “Sarah has joined us at a really exciting time and we know that she will be a huge asset to the brand and the wider business. Her previous experience, ways of working and attitude towards the brand are invaluable. We’re extremely pleased to welcome Sarah to the team and wish her all the best in her new role.”

The snacks, which are made using green peas and are a healthier alternative to fried crisps, can be found in Tesco, Morrisons, Selfridges, Whole Foods Market and The Co-operative Food.

Ben Hall, Bilfinger GVA

Bilfinger GVA has announced Ben Hall as the new Regional Senior Director in Leeds.

Hall, who will is taking over the 65-strong Yorkshire office, inherits a team in rude health which, under the stewardship of his predecessor Paul Manning, has almost doubled in size in less than five years, and has consistently grown its fee income year on year in what have been the most testing market conditions on record.

He will maintain his role as head of investment in the region.

Hall started in his new role this week alongside fellow Regional Senior Directors Roger Speirs in Newcastle and Alasdair Ramsay in Glasgow.

Their remits are to lead, strengthen and grow their respective offices in line with the company’s national and regional business strategy.

Rob Bould, chief executive of Bilfinger GVA, said: “We’re delighted to announce these latest key senior appointments. We have a strong critical mass in each of these locations, but with these key appointments, not only are we shepherding in a new generation of exceptional talent, but we can now look to further grow our capabilities above and beyond what we already offer our clients both nationally and locally.”

Alan Purdie, Glenbrae

Glenbrae, the Yorkshire-based manufacturer of quality, hand-finished knitwear, has announced the appointment of a new Brand Director.

The business is expanding its team with the addition of Alan Purdie, who joins with experience in the golfing industry. Bringing his expertise from both sporting and management roles, Alan will oversee the delivery of Glenbrae’s sales relationships, particularly in its heritage golf sector.

Richard Brown, owner and founder of Glenbrae, said: “I am pleased to welcome Alan to the team. His experience and knowledge of the golf industry will be of immense value to our brand.

“I am proud of our history and the traditions of our heritage, and upholding our strong reputation in the world of golf remains very important for the business. I am excited to work with Alan, and to see the heights to which his input can take Glenbrae.”

Alan Purdie, speaking in his new role as Brand Director at Glenbrae, added: “Working for such a well-established and respected company is an exciting new chapter in my career. I am confident of what I can bring to the role, and look forward to building on the strength of the Glenbrae name, especially in the golf industry – a sector of which I have an in-depth understanding, and which forms the legacy of Glenbrae’s work.”

Stuart Lumb, Shulmans LLP

Shulmans LLP, the Yorkshire corporate law firm, has appointed Stuart Lumb within its Planning team.

Lumb has been recruited from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. His specialities are in planning agreements, enforcement and policy and he brings a wealth of expertise in the completion of complex agreements under the Town and Country Planning Act and the Highways Act.

In addition, he is experienced in advising numerous local authority planning committees and defending judicial review claims. His appointment further strengthens Shulmans’ highly-skilled Planning department, managed by the nationally-recognised, Amanda Beresford.

Tim Halstead, Shulmans’ managing partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Stuart to Shulmans; he further enhances our position as a leading voice in the sector. This is a significant appointment for both the department and the wider-firm, aiding us in our ambitious development plans as we move into 2016.”

Pauline Semple, DBL Logistics

A Sheffield-based haulage and logistics firm has appointed a new customer service manager.

DBL Logistics, based on Tinsley Park Road, has appointed Pauline Semple to head up the company’s new customer service department.

Pauline joins from Aviva, where she has worked since the age of 19 in various customer service roles.

Earl Robinson, sales director at DBL Logistics, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pauline to the DBL Logistics team. She brings with her a wealth of customer service experience which will allow us to further cater for our customers’ needs and improve upon the high standards of customer service which we pride ourselves on.

“Pauline will become the first port of call for all customer enquiries and manage all interactions between us, our valued customers and the UPN network service providers from the point of sale and thereafter.

“The creation of a department dedicated to customer service is testament to the growth we have enjoyed over the past 12 months, and this is something we will be looking to expand further in 2016.”

The company, which currently warehouses and distributes more than 120,000 pallets of goods across South Yorkshire and the North Midlands each year, is a founding member depot of the UPN (United Pallet Network), which has more than 85 depots throughout the UK and collects and delivers freight from across 26 countries in Europe.

Jonathan Dawson and Simon Burbridge, Ewemove York

North Yorkshire Estate Agency, Ewemove York, has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new associates.

Jonathan Dawson, a former retail manager, and Simon Burbridge, a former operations manager, who also previously ran his own business, have joined the York office of the business.

Samantha Haskins, director of Ewemove York, said: “I am very excited by the addition of our two new members, Jonathan Dawson and Simon Burbridge. They are both customer-focused and bring valuable knowledge and skills that will help fuel business growth. The future looks bright with them on board.”

In 2015, Ewemove York handled a total of £12.4m homes and sold them for £12.3m - 99.4% of the asking price. According to market analysts, Hometrack, Ewemove York achieved a 2.2% return above the national average for its sellers. Nationally, Ewemove had 39 branch areas in 2014 which has grown to 81 branch areas in 2015.

Ewemove York is based at York Business Park, Nether Poppleton, York, which is a local sales and lettings agency.

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