This week's Yorkshire appointments

This week’s round up of Yorkshire appointments includes rradar, BPI Auctions, Chameleon Business Interiors, Sumo Group, and Whiskey Investment Partners . Read on to find out more.

rradar, Richard Sheridan

rradar, a UK litigation and commercial law firm today announced the appointment of Richard Sheridan as its new Commercial Director.

Richard joins Hull-based rradar from global insurance claims management firm Sedgwick International UK.

In this newly-created role, Richard will report directly to rradar’s CEO Gary Gallen and will be a key member of rradar’s Senior Leadership Team.

Gary explained: “This is a very significant appointment for us as we embark on a sustained period of growth.

“Richard will refine and implement our commercial plan, centred on a programme of diversification and development to achieve our vision of becoming a next generation legal services business, providing first-class legal and other business services through a human and digital hybrid.”

BPI Auctions, Max Cawthra

Wakefield-based online asset disposal specialists BPI Auctions has appointed Max Cawthra as its new Financial Director.

With over 20 years of experience, Cawthra joins the company from his previous role at AIM-listed software and services businesses Tracsis PLC, where he worked for the past ten years as Chief Financial Officer.

Cawthra’s position is a brand new role for the business, and his key focus will be the implementation of financial structures and utilising the market opportunities to support the management team to deliver on the business’ growth aspirations.

The appointment marks a period of growth for the Normanton based auction platform, which has invested heavily in revolutionising traditional auctions and offering best-in-class online service to both bidders and sellers.

On his new role within the company Cawthra said: “When I left my previous role, I was looking for something that would be ‘interesting’.

“I was approached for various other roles, but none really excited me, so I waited for the right thing to come along. As soon as I met David Boulton, I could tell this was going to be a fascinating business to be part of and did not need much convincing to join.

“BPI has a strong brand and great position in the market and has grown a lot recently, but is still an SME at heart which was also a big attraction to me. I really enjoy working with entrepreneurs and business founders to grow their businesses and hope to be able to do the same at BPI.

Max continued: “There are plenty of opportunities to roll my sleeves up and get stuck into as there is in any fast-growing, entrepreneurial business, so I am really looking forward to going on the growth journey with BPI and taking it to the next level”.

David Boulton, Managing Director at BPI Auctions, said, “From my first initial meeting with Max, I knew he would be the perfect person to take on the role and help us grow the business to the next level. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to seeing his contributions to our growth strategy”.

Chameleon Business Interiors

A Hull workspace interiors, fit-out and furnishing company is welcoming a collection of new starters to deliver on its projects planned across the UK.

Chameleon Business Interiors is rapidly expanding and has welcomed 11 new members of staff to its team of interior designers and fit-out and construction specialists.

Shaun Watts, chairman of Chameleon said: “I’m delighted to welcome new quantity surveyors, site and project managers, sales and project administrators, buyers and estimators to the team, who bring with them a wealth of experience and industry understanding.

“We’ve brought on experts in a variety of areas – from health and safety to design, and site management to operations. This will really benefit our customers and ultimately, the people who will use the spaces we create.

“Our industry is forward-thinking and creative, with the opportunity to develop fulfilling, lifelong careers – not just ‘jobs’. So it’s certainly an exciting time to join Chameleon, as we expand and diversify our portfolio.”

Earlier this year, Chameleon announced that the business had significantly increased its turnover in 2021 and now has its sights on further expansion.

Sumo Group, Phil White

Sumo Group is pleased to welcome Phil White as its new Marketing Director as the company looks to expand and diversify its marketing strategy and content.

Reporting to Group Director of Communications and Marketing, Christina Haralambous, Phil will spearhead major brand and marketing campaigns for studios across Sumo Group.

“I’m incredibly honoured to be joining Sumo Group and am looking forward to building on the reputation of our studio brands,” said Phil.

“Not only will I be working on some of the most prestigious video games brands in the industry but importantly with some of the most creative and innovative individuals too. At a time when the video game industry is exponentially growing, and Sumo Group is accelerating its IP and presence across the world, it’s extremely exciting to join the team.

“I’m delighted to welcome Phil in his new role as Sumo Group’s new Marketing Director,” said Christina Haralambous.

“As we continue to expand and build upon our industry leading group of games development and digital art studios, outstanding Marketing support for them is of paramount importance.

“Phil will play a critical role in how we create and deliver stand-out marketing programmes for our studios. His proven leadership abilities and impressive experience make him the ideal person to lead and expand our marketing efforts.”

Whiskey Investment Partners, Roger Parfitt

Roger Parfitt, a former bank manager has been appointed as Brand Ambassador at national whisky cask stockist, Whisky Investment Partners.

Following an investment of £4.7k in Macallan and Tobermory cask whisky twenty-seven years ago, Roger signed a sale agreement for a staggering £225k with Whisky Investment Partners in summer last year.

In his new role, Roger will be responsible for organising client events and will be on hand to share his story with prospect clients looking to start their investment journey.

Roger will be Whisky Investment Partners’ spokesperson at corporate events throughout the year and will also be hosting clients at an upcoming three-day golf and distillery tour in Scotland.

Roger said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to join the wonderful team at Whisky Investment Partners.

“Not only do I know first-hand how efficient and professional the team is, but I’ll have the opportunity to share my story and hopefully inspire others to invest in cask whisky. It was tremendously valuable to me, and I strongly believe it can be for others, too.”

Alistair Moncrieff, managing partner at Whisky Investment Partners who coordinated Roger’s sale, commented: “Roger’s story is an incredible one, and one we’re extremely proud to have been a part of. Seeing him enjoy the rewards of his investment over the last few months really does show how lucrative cask whisky investment can be.

“Not only has he been able to pay off his mortgage, he’s now a fully-fledged and valued member of our team. It’s great to have someone on board who’s invested themselves, and who truly understands how we work.

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