A trio of promotions are set to help a West Midlands independent law firms capitalise on a £2 million increase in fees.
Talbots Law, which has six offices across the Black Country and Worcestershire, has appointed Claire Cooper, Liz Hulland and Yvonne Masters as directors of the practice.
The three of them have experience of residential and commercial property, working with professional services, developers and estate agents.
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Katie Wager and Sanjeev Sunder have also stepped up to senior associates and Aneesah Sheikh, Holly Elphick and Joe Foley are now associates.
Chief executive Mary Morgan said: "2019 was a very good year for us, with strong performances in all areas, but specifically across our property and business services teams.
"Claire, Liz and Yvonne are experts in their field and have shown a real passion for delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice for local people and companies.
"Our people are at the heart of our approach and we are committed to investing in their training and their progression, giving them opportunities to maximise their potential."
Birmingham marketing and tech agency Lightbox Digital has made a trio of new appointments.
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Former journalist turned communications specialist David Callaghan has joined from city PR agency Digital Glue and will oversee a number of web development projects in his new role.
As senior account manager, he will also be exploring the creation of PR as a new venture for Lightbox Digital.
After eight years at WAA Chosen and with 25 years of corporate experience, Sharon Whyley joins the agency as the new office manager and Sophie Powell completes the new appointments, also as senior account manager.
She previously spent two years with West Midlands communications agency Cogent.
Rob Pollard, who founded Lightbox Digital in 2005, said: "What better way to start 2020 than with a number of great appointments.
"Each person brings a different element of experience and quality to the business and we believe this is just the start of what is going to be a great year for Lightbox Digital and our clients.
"Sharon has a huge amount of office know-how which can only help progress and develop the team.
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"Sophie has established significant client relationships during her time in the industry and, with David coming in to create a PR section of the business and propose brand new content opportunities, it's a very exciting time for the agency."
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Birmingham-based financial services provider Wesleyan has appointed a new chief distribution officer.
Richard Harrison is responsible for more than 300 of the firm's financial consultants to help drive growth.
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Law firm Irwin Mitchell has made eight promotions in the personal legal services team in its Birmingham office.
Hollie Orgee, Toni Knott, Emma Wagstaff and Eleanor Giblin are now associates and Siobhan McCaffery; Chris Hurlston, Madeline Smith and Gemma Fenton now senior associates.
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Aptumo, a billing software developed by utilities specialist Echo Managed Services, has appointed four new team members as it continues to grow its business.
The Walsall-based company has recruited Hajar El Kharroubi as business analyst, Steve Goring as hybrid business analyst, Adam Wieczorek as a technical business analyst and Chris Callaghan as a technical author.
Andy Mack, software services director at Echo Managed Services, said: "We're thrilled to welcome such talented individuals to the Aptumo team as we continue to grow."