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This week’s North East appointments Part 1

Begin your working week with a look at the latest appointment news from across the region.

Lisa Brigham, Quantum Pharma

Quantum Pharma Group, the North East pharmaceutical developer, manufacturer and supplier, has hired Lisa Brigham as its corporate communications manager, a newly-created role based at its head office in Burnopfield, County Durham.

Lisa’s experience in communications spans more than a decade and includes a number of senior roles including corporate communications manager at Greggs Plc and also as a senior PR manager at leading PR agencies including Gardiner Richardson and M&C Saatchi Group.

Lisa will support the development and execution of the business’ corporate communications strategy to external and internal audiences. She will work closely with the Group’s Corporate Affairs team, as well as the existing marketing team.

Craig Swinhoe, Group Corporate Affairs Director and Company Secretary at Quantum Pharma Plc, said: “We are pleased to welcome Lisa on board as our first corporate communications manager.

“Her experience will be invaluable in driving forward our corporate communications strategy and increasing our engagement with external and internal audiences. She has the relevant expertise and we are really looking forward to having her in the team.”

Adam Hegarty, The Jolly Fisherman on the Quay

The Jolly Fisherman on the Quay opened at the former Waterline pub site last week and has gained a renowned head chef to deliver its seafood offering.

Adam Hegarty will oversee the restaurant’s kitchen, creating seasonal food made using only the best fresh seafood and locally sourced produce, having headed up some of the region’s top eateries, including Wynyard Hall and The Baltic’s Six Restaurant.

The 40-year-old originally from Devon, has lived in the North East for 15 years and has over 18 years’ industry experience, enjoying a stint at London’s Claridge’s in the early days of his career.

Adam will run the restaurant’s two kitchens, which are being installed to meet the venue’s focus on exceptional food, as part of the £700,000 venture which has created up to 25 local jobs.

Adam said: “It’s really exciting to be taking on the head chef role at this new venture, which will bring a contemporary addition to Newcastle’s iconic Quayside.

“Our food will be a true reflection of locally sourced produce at its best, with fresh fish from local boats and game from Northumberland. I’m looking forward to life in the kitchen and working with my new team to create some amazing dishes.”

Jennifer Quayle, Latimer Hinks

Law firm Latimer Hinks has bolstered its private client team with the appointment of a new solicitor, Jennifer Quayle.

Jennifer has moved back to the North East from London to join Latimer Hinks’ private client department which is led by CEO Anne Elliott. Jennifer joins a prestigious team, which earlier this year won the Private Client Team of the Year trophy, a new category in the Northern Law Awards.

Jennifer, who attended Durham School and Sunderland Church High School before completing her law degree at Northumbria University said: “I always planned to return to the North East and when an opportunity arose at Latimer Hinks, I jumped at the chance. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join the firm in light of the recent win at the Northern Law Awards.

“I advise on wills, trusts, tax, probate and estate planning, helping families arrange their estates in order financially, keeping as much of their hard-earned cash as possible for their nearest and dearest rather than it going to the taxman.”

Phil Walker, SES

National engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced a key appointment across its North East and Yorkshire region.

Phil Walker, who has been with SES for five years, has been appointed to the key role of business development manager for the region, in a well-deserved promotion.

Since joining SES, Phil has been a driving force behind much of SES’ recent work winning in the North East, and has until now been working in a pre-construction capacity.

Developing his extensive knowledge of the region, which spans from Berwick in Northumberland to South Yorkshire, his experience of customer management through pre-construction and managing a number of successful tenders all adds to his ability to forge strong links with SES’ growing client base, making him perfectly suited to his new role and responsibilities.

Steve Joyce, SES’ regional director for the North East and Yorkshire said: “Phil has shown tremendous commitment to project delivery and has been instrumental in much of the North East’s office recent work winning.

“I have every confidence in his ability to take on this wider remit and with his continued success in securing new business in our chosen sectors with our key clients.”

Janine Fowley, Stagecoach North East

Stagecoach North East in South Shields has welcomed a new operations manager to oversee the everyday running of the depot, following the retirement of long serving manager Brian Sleightholme.

Janine Fowley, 36 originally from Preston, joins the South Shields depot following three years as operations manager at the depot in Hartlepool, where she successfully ran the operations for bus services across the Teesside region.

After graduating from the University of Central Lancashire as a mature student with a degree in International Business, Janine joined Stagecoach in 2010 as part of its Graduate Development Programme, which aims to recognise, nourish and encourage the best in the transport industry.

She has since progressed up the career ladder, gaining experience at several other Stagecoach depots throughout the country, including Exeter and West Scotland, where she developed her managerial and operational skills.

The new role will bring fresh opportunities for Janine to develop her skills and expertise further, with the South Shields depot offering a larger fleet of buses and a team of over 170 staff to cover a wider geographical area.

Janine commented on her new role: “I am excited by the prospect of working with big events such as Great North Run and the Airshow which will provide additional challenges to the daily operation but I am looking forward to working with a great team and maintaining the high standards set by Brian.”

Jonathan Waters, Hay & Kilner

Hay & Kilner, has appointed Jonathan Waters as its Managing Partner in a rebranding of the firm’s Senior Partner role. He takes over from Martin Soloman who has stepped down after 15 years at the helm.

A Corporate Partner, Jonathan Waters has been with Hay & Kilner for almost 18 years. Jonathan will continue his client work as well as taking on responsibility for building the momentum achieved under Martin’s leadership and driving the firm forward.

Jonathan Waters commented: “It is an honour to take on the role of Managing Partner at Hay & Kilner. I’m looking forward to continuing Martin’s fantastic work and increasing our market share.

“Our core business is in the North East and we aim to continue to build upon our long-term relationships with companies and individuals in the region, with a view to strengthening our position as a leading full service law firm.”

Join us tomorrow for the second part of this week’s appointment news.

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