This week’s North East appointments: Featuring igloo, Virgin Money and University of Sunderland

This week’s round-up of North East appointments includes igloo, Virgin Money and University of Sunderland. Read on to find out more…

Joe Broadley and Insiyah Khushnood, igloo

Igloo has appointed a dedicated director and senior development manager, to lead the team, and manage its community and climate-positive projects. Joe Broadley joins as development director to oversee existing projects like Stephenson Quarter, and the Pioneer, whilst also looking for expansion opportunities across the North of England.

Joining from Bruntwood, where he was head of development for 12 years, Joe’s most recent role was to lead on joint venture projects in revitalising town centres across Greater Manchester.

Joe commented: “igloo is going through an incredible period of growth, which I am excited to be a part of, and its dedication to sustainable and socially responsible property development strongly resonates with my own personal principles.

“I am thrilled to be able to make a contribution to igloo’s mission to drive positive impact through the development of mixed-use communities across the North.”

Working alongside Joe is Insiyah Khushnood, who has been appointed as Senior Development Manager. Insiyah joins igloo from Homes England where she was Senior Acquisition Manager.

Insiyah will take the lead on the whole development process, from feasibility and due diligence through the concept and detailed design phase, to the eventual investment sale of igloo’s development sites. All of which will be carried out in accordance with igloo’s footprint ESG methodology.

Insiyah added: “To be part of a business that is both innovative and ethical in its creation of sustainable and lasting developments and communities, is something I am really proud of. igloo’s schemes have a lasting positive impact, not only to the immediate area but also wider social and economic impact through good design and stewardship.”

Jonathan Fletcher, Charlie Treloar and Rich Hartley, Virgin Money Business

Virgin Money Business has recently appointed three new Strategic Finance team members in Yorkshire and the North East, with Jonathan Fletcher and Charlie Treloar joining as relationship managers in the Commercial team and Rich Hartley as a director in the Acquisition Finance team.

Jonathan and Charlie both join from other teams within the business. Jonathan joins from the Private Banking team in which he spent four years supporting high net worth clients with bespoke banking solutions and Charlie from the Social Housing team where he spent five years providing funding to Housing Associations across England, Scotland and Wales.

Rich has undertaken a variety of roles across the financial services sector over an eight-year career to date, including Associate Director and Manager roles within Teneo and Deloitte.

They will be responsible for supporting businesses by providing a wide range of specialist products and bespoke lending solutions to facilitate business acquisition, growth and investment needs where total commitments typically range from £1.5m to £25m and beyond, together with assisting with day-to-day banking requirements.

John Bullock, Head of Strategic Finance Yorkshire and North East said: “Jonathan, Charlie and Rich are three strong additions to our growing Yorkshire and North East Strategic Finance team, supporting our focus on funding dynamic, high growth businesses across the commercial, corporate and structured finance markets.

“With a track record you can trust, we’re committed to growing our customer base through providing well thought out and tailored funding to help local businesses thrive.”

Leanne Cahill, University of Sunderland

Leanne Cahill, CEO of retail company Bravissimo and Sunderland graduate, has been appointed as the University’s next Chancellor. Leanne will be installed as Chancellor in a ceremony on 29 November 2023 during the University’s winter graduation ceremonies. She follows in the footsteps of Emeli Sandé MBE who steps down after four years in the role.

Leanne was born and raised in Sunderland and studied at the University. She began her career on the shopfloor as a Marks & Spencer management trainee before specialising in finance. She has since held a wide range of roles at Legal & General, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Travelex.

Sir David Bell, vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of Sunderland, commented: “I would like to offer my warmest thanks to Emeli Sandé for being our Chancellor since 2019.

“I am also delighted to welcome Leanne Cahill as the fourth Chancellor of the University of Sunderland. She will be an excellent role model to our students who will be keen to emulate her career success.

Leanne added: “I am very proud to be born and raised in Sunderland, and to be a graduate of the University of Sunderland. I studied at Sunderland for a degree to unlock a career in business. On graduation, I took away that degree and so much more; I also built the skills, experience and confidence to give me a life changing start.

“The prospect of being Chancellor here at Sunderland and playing a part in that growth of a new generation of students is so exciting to me. With my background and now as an employer and a CEO, I hope that I can bring something relevant back to the University and do the role justice. It is an absolute honour to be asked, and I can’t wait to get started.”

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