This week’s North East appointments

This week’s round up of North East appointments includes Newcastle International Airport, Lowes Financial Management and Hay & Kilner. Read on to find out more.

Aileen Wallace, Newcastle International Airport

Aileen Wallace has been appointed as cargo business development manager at Newcastle International Airport, where she will be working with businesses and other key stakeholders across the region to further develop cargo opportunities from the North East’s largest airport.

Bringing over 25 years of experience in cargo to the Airport, including a 10 year career in airfreight at Emirates, Aileen said: “Newcastle International Airport already has fantastic capabilities and is home to over 15 airlines, handling over 400 tonnes of cargo every month.

“We are keen to continue to grow our cargo presence within the region, and I cannot wait to be a part of it!”

Discussing the opportunities in the region, Aileen said: “The North of England is a special place, and I am pleased to have been given the fantastic opportunity to work at the North East’s largest Airport.

“This sector alone exports £12bn worth of cargo each year, and I am excited to support the continued growth of the local economy and Newcastle International Airport’s cargo presence.”

Leon McQuaid, director of aviation development, added: “Aileen shares our passion for the North East and joins us with a wealth of experience in the sector. We are thrilled to welcome her on board.”

Michael Stowe, Lowes Financial Management

A new wealth manager has been appointed at North East financial advisory firm Lowes Financial Management, as the company continues to build a strong team to drive its ambitious growth strategy.

Michael Stowe has been appointed to the role at a time of wider restructure and ongoing expansion at Lowes. In his role as wealth manager, Michael will be involved in developing his relationships with current and new clients, working from both the Newcastle and Middlesbrough offices.

Michael has been part of the wider Lowes team for almost 10 years, starting in an administration role and working his way up, learning the business in various roles before becoming a Lowes Consultant. His appointment as wealth manager comes as the firm seeks to cement itself as the best Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) in the North East.

He said: “I am delighted to be taking on this role at Lowes during such an exciting period of growth and progress. During the last several years there has been a lot of change within the financial advisory sector from legislation and regulatory requirements to the opportunities that technology has created.

“Lowes has built its reputation on providing a personal service to clients; an approach which we plan to continue to build on and enhance. The ongoing growth of the senior leadership team at Lowes is allowing us to improve our levels of service for our clients by introducing efficiencies and removing time-consuming tasks.”

Guy Barr and Adam Chaffer, Hay & Kilner

North East law firm Hay & Kilner has made a double appointment to its dispute resolution team as it continues to grow its presence in the corporate and commercial sector. Guy Barr and Adam Chaffer have joined the Newcastle headquartered firm in senior associate and associate roles respectively.

Guy brings more than two decades’ experience with leading North East law firms to his new position, and specialises in business disputes, contentious trusts and probate, and property litigation. He has worked across a wide range of industry sectors, and has particular experience in insurance and claims against professionals.

Adam has worked in the legal sector for nine years, qualifying as a solicitor in 2018, and specialises in corporate and commercial litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes.

He holds higher rights of audience (civil) enabling him to undertake advocacy in the High Court and the appellate courts and has experience of both trials and interim applications before the court.

Guy Barr commented: “I’ve always considered Hay & Kilner a firm of commercial weight and good repute with an excellent team of practitioners, so the opportunity to join the team was one I was very keen to take up.

“The firm’s move to its new headquarters in the Newcastle Helix hybrid city quarter is a real statement of intent and the ambitious growth strategy that this change will support makes it a very exciting time to be joining Hay & Kilner.”

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