This week’s Yorkshire appointments

Deloitte has promoted one new partner and five directors in the Leeds office.

Chris Wildsmith has been promoted to partner in Transaction Services. Chris has been with the firm for 16 years, 12 of those in Transaction Services working on over 80 transactions.

Chris specialises in working with clients in the financial services sector.

The promoted directors include, Charlotte Desourdy, Audit & Risk Advisory; Matthew Nicholson, Financial Advisory; Elizabeth Simpson, Tax; Andrew Watford, Tax; and Louise Hunter, Audit & Risk Advisory.

Martin Jenkins, practice senior partner at Deloitte in Yorkshire, said: “The Yorkshire practice continues to grow and these senior promotions reflect this and our continued confidence and investment in the region. I’d like to congratulate all newly promoted staff.

“I am extremely pleased to welcome Chris Wildsmith into the partner group. Our Transaction Services has grown strongly in recent years and Chris’ promotion strengthens this team as we invest in supporting financial services clients in the region and beyond.”

Sarah Turner, Legatus Law

Legatus Law, the legal practice with offices in Leeds and London, has appointed Sarah Turner to the position of Head of Employment.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the legal sector and having worked in London, Manchester and Leeds, Sarah will be responsible for advising businesses and private individuals on all aspects of employment law from drafting contracts of employment and service agreements to work based disputes and employment tribunals.

Rashmi Dubé, managing director of Legatus Law, commented: “Sarah joins the firm at a really exciting time. We have moved offices this year, extended our team and secured a number of new clients.

“We welcome Sarah to the practice and look forward to her being a part of our ongoing journey.”

Sarah qualified in 1990 after training in London. She relocated to the North in 1997 and started to practice in leading firms in Manchester and Leeds, the most recent being at Weightmans, Leeds.

Phil Harris, Brown Shipley

Brown Shipley, experts in wealth planning, investment management and private banking, has appointed Phil Harris as a Client Director in its Leeds office.

Phil has over ten years’ experience in the financial services industry having worked across a number of roles at HSBC, including most recently director and senior private banker.

Andrew Goodchild, head of Brown Shipley’s Leeds office, said: “We are delighted to welcome Phil to the team given his experience in the sector.

“We have made significant progress with our growth plans in recent years and I am confident that with Phil’s added expertise we will continue to offer our clients a stellar service.”

Phil Harris, the newly appointed Client Director, added: “I am delighted to be joining Brown Shipley and am looking forward to working closely with Andrew and the team to continue to build on the business’ success.

“Using my experience of working with clients on a regular basis and establishing deep relationships and trust, I hope to be a real asset to the company.”

Frank Collins, JRI Orthopaedics

Sheffield-based healthcare company JRI Orthopaedics has appointed a new Chairman.

Frank Collins brings a wealth of experience in the medical devices and orthopaedic sector, having worked for most of his career at senior levels in UK-based healthcare organisations.

He also has international experience drawn from his time overseeing divisions and companies in Australia, Germany and France as well as managing commercial relationships with partners in many countries.

Mr Collis said: “I am delighted to join the JRI Board as its non-executive Chairman. The company is well known as a highly regarded and well established developer and provider of top quality orthopaedic implants and I feel privileged to have been invited to help contribute to its future development.”

JRI Orthopaedics specialises in the design, development and manufacture of orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments.

Mr Collins takes over from Brian Jones who has retired after a long career at JRI Orthopaedics, including six years as its Chairman.

Keith Jackson, JRI Orthopaedics Chief Executive, said: “The board are delighted that Frank joins us at such an exciting time for JRI. He brings a wealth of experience from medical device companies and from a leading NHS Trust.”

Lee Bennett and Joseph Hughes, Propaganda

Propaganda, the Leeds-based brand consultancy, has promoted Lee Bennett and Joseph Hughes to the position of Joint Head of Creative.

Lee Bennett has been with Propaganda for more than a decade, and has previously held the position of Design Director. Joseph Hughes returns to the business as part of a renewed creative team, responsible for realising client strategies through strong creative output.

Laura Kynaston, Propaganda managing director, said: “Lee and Joseph are both held in very high regard in the industry, and bringing these two forces together in this new role will provide significant benefits to our clients and our work.

“We’ve made a name for ourselves over the past 20 years by creating stunning campaigns for clients, backed up with the security of strategies anchored in insight. It’s especially pleasing to see yet another senior position come from within the organisation.

“Lee joined us at the very start of his career and has worked his way up through the business. Equally, to see Joseph return after several years away progressing other projects, shows just what a compelling proposition Propaganda has. It’s a mark of how importantly we regard creativity, that we now have this representation at this level on our board.”

Bennett added: “This new joint role will help to keep Propaganda at the forefront of creativity and allow us to continue delivering work that works for our range of clients.

“I’ve been incredibly proud of the creative output from this department over the years, from Ann Summers and Tangle Teezer to Clipper Logistics and MagnaColours. Working alongside Joseph means we can approach new and existing clients with renewed vigour.”

Hughes concluded: “It’s fantastic to be back at an agency I’ve enjoyed so many great times with. While the world has changed, the principles Propaganda prides itself on haven’t.

“Powerful brand and business insights that lead to hard working creative that actually does what its supposed to do is still incredibly hard to come by, and that’s what makes Propaganda special. I’m looking forward to working closely with Lee to challenge the industry and provide bold work for clients.”

Adam Webster, Affecto

A Sheffield-based recruitment agency has announced the appointment of expert consultant Adam Webster.

A Senior Technology Recruiter with more than six years’ experience in the industry as a senior position holder joins Affecto, a multi-division technology recruitment agency from Mansfield-based Frontline.

The news follows the appointment of software and web development recruiter Peter Broughton.

Founder Dan Koseoglu said: “The tech sector in Sheffield and the wider region is rapidly expanding, and the demand from the market for quality candidates at all levels is increasing accordingly.

“The aim now is quite simply to utilise Adams exceptional range of skills and expertise, as well as his extensive network of contacts to help fulfil this need.

Adam added: “I’m thrilled to be joining such a forward-thinking, progressive company that has some exciting growth plans in the pipeline.

“I’ve observed how the firm has been steadily growing over recent years and I am delighted to now be a part of taking it to the next level.

“After having met the team, it was apparent that the depth of focus to make this business the very best was second to none – I just couldn’t turn the opportunity to work with them down.”

Sarah Benson and Olivia Bates, KC Communications

KC Communications, the Huddersfield-based marketing, PR and social media agency, has appointed two further employees as the business’ turnover is on track to increase by 70% by the end of 2016.

KC Communications, which was founded in August 2014 by Katrina Cliffe has appointed an Account Manager and a Marketing Assistant.

Sarah Benson, who joins as Marketing Account Manager from a Leeds-based PR agency will be responsible for the management of both existing and new accounts whilst playing in key role in driving the business forward.

Olivia Bates has also joined as Marketing Assistant from local charity, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice to support the growing team.

Katrina Cliffe, Managing Director at KC Communications commented: “The past two years have been phenomenal for KC Communications and the future looks promising.

“Even with the recent Brexit vote, our sales pipeline has increased by 52% this month which shows British businesses are keen to keep the momentum going.

“I am excited to watch how our third year in business develops and expect another recruit in the pipeline very soon. I am delighted to welcome Sarah and Olivia on board and look forward to contributing to their future career development”.

Jason Crispin, Driver Hire

Bradford-based Driver Hire is strengthening its dh Logistics appointments team. Joining the transport and logistics recruiter is Jason Crispin.

Jason was previously with Hays Recruitment, where he specialised in IT appointments and, prior to that, worked in supply chain management recruitment.

In his new role as Business Manager, dh Logistics Appointments, Jason will be focusing on white collar permanent recruitment.

Key clients will be transport operators seeking suitable candidates for roles in middle management through to director level posts. His dh Logistics Appointments colleague, Sean Davis, will continue to look after the recruitment needs of clients in home delivery, freight and FMCG.

Jason said: “Over the past three years Driver Hire has developed an enviable reputation in the professional appointments’ market.

“Customers come to us to find staff for a wide range of roles including transport managers, depot/hub managers, HSE Managers plus a whole host of other senior transport and logistics roles.

“I’m looking forward to working with Driver Hire’s nationwide network, building a business within a business, best known for its excellence as a supplier of temporary workers.”

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