This week’s North East appointments

Jenna Dixon and Nathan Lawson - Cargo Creative

North Shields based Cargo Creative has taken on two new team members following increased demand for its creative design, web development and digital marketing services.

The new hires come only three months after the company took on three other members of staff bringing its headcount to 11.

Owner, Paul Hart, said: “Since we grew the team in the summer, our digital marketing and SEO departments have grown massively whether that is existing clients coming to us for additional services or new business coming in.

“We needed to support the current team and that meant adding new people to the mix and we are very excited to welcome a junior marketing executive, Jenna Dixon and front end developer, Nathan Lawson.”

Nathan is the agency’s first senior hire since its inception in 2009. He said on his appointment: “I’ve followed Cargo with interest for a number of years now, so when the opportunity to join the team presented itself it felt like a no-brainer.

“I’m hoping with my experience, combined with the team of talented individuals already here, we can not only continue Cargo’s fantastic track record of producing great results for our clients but deliver even more ambitious and exciting projects in the future.”

Jenna, a recent Newcastle University graduate, said: “I have really enjoyed getting to know the Cargo team over the past month, everyone has made me feel so welcome and there is always a great atmosphere in the office.

“I am looking forward to finding out more about the clients over the coming weeks and getting involved with ongoing projects.”

Jamie Pell and Anna Gaughey - AM Recruitment Limited

Construction and Engineering recruitment specialist AM Recruitment Limited has seen the appointment of Jamie Pell and Anna Gaughey in recent weeks to support the growth of the company in the Tees Valley and North East region.

Jamie, who has almost 20 years experience in sales, business development, and marketing, joins the management team as head of client relationships and is responsible for business development, marketing, and client experience as well as key account management, with a particular focus on the Tees Valley.

Jamie said, “This is an extremely exciting time for Teesside and the surrounding areas. When given the opportunity to come back home, after watching from my business base in Sunderland in my previous role, I couldn’t turn it down.

“The team here are excellent, some of the best recruiters in the business, and I have no doubt we will be a major player in the future of Teesside’s revolution!”

Anna joins AM Recruitment following experience working in the Apprenticeships, Training and Health and Safety sectors, as junior recruitment consultant and has had a “flying start” to her career in the recruitment sector.

Anna said: “In the six weeks I have worked with the guys at AM Recruitment I have learnt so much and the support has been fantastic. The team are second to none, and the company is definitely going places.

“I can’t wait to get out and about in the new year, meeting potential new clients and building my customer base in Teesside, the North East and further afield!”

Managing director, Ian Morrison, quoted on the new additions, saying “The two recent appointments into the team show where AM Recruitment are heading, and we feel will support our growth perfectly.”

Kerry Hurst and Benjamin Kain - RG Corporate Finance

RG Corporate Finance (RGCF) continues to grow and strengthen its team with the appointment of Kerry Hurst as CF consultant, and the promotion of Benjamin Kain to CF executive.

Kerry is an experienced CF advisor and private equity (PE) investor, who recently relocated to the North East from South Africa.

Having qualified as an accountant with EY, she spent a decade at Johannesburg-based RMB Corvest, an on-balance sheet PE company. Her responsibilities included investing in and monitoring companies with profits ranging from £2m to £10m.

Kerry also spent time as a non-executive director of Shalamuka Capital, a black economic empowerment private equity company, founded by the Shalamuka Foundation. She later worked for global investment business Oppenheimer Partners, with transaction and portfolio responsibilities.

Benjamin Kain, originally from Beverley, East Yorkshire, joined RGCF more than two years ago as a CF assistant.

Having graduated from the University of Derby with a degree in Business and Management, together with a Chartered Management Institute diploma in management and leadership, he worked for two of the “major high street banks” before joining RGCF.

Carl Swansbury, partner and head of corporate finance, said: “Kerry’s breadth and depth of experience within investment banking, means she is a huge asset to the team and our clients. Meanwhile, Ben has worked extremely hard since joining us and fully deserves his promotion to CF executive.”

Kerry said: “RGCF is an ambitious CF advisory boutique that makes time for its employees as well as its clients, and I look forward to working with a diverse range of businesses to help achieve their goals.”

Benjamin added: “I’m delighted to have been promoted to the position of CF executive, a move that has been made possible, not just by hard work, but with the ongoing support and encouragement from the RGCF team and the wider firm.”

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