Chartered surveyors and property consultants Sanderson Weatherall has announced key appointments and promotions.
Mark Convery has been promoted to associate partner, 10 years after joining as a junior surveyor, while Sara Lightfoot joins the North East valuation team as a surveyor, having previously gained experience at an international property consultancy.
Also joining the Newcastle office is trainee surveyor, Joseph Smith, who will work within their specialist rating and regeneration team for the next 12 months.
Partner in Sanderson Weatherall’s Newcastle office, David Downing, said: “After what has been a prolonged period of uncertainty for all, it’s great to welcome new starters of such quality and reward Mark’s hard work. We’re committed to growing as a business in the North East and know that our people are at the heart of that.”
Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group, has appointed Latif Faiyaz as head of flexible purchasing and energy strategy.
The post is a newly-created position which aims to expand and evolve the firm’s energy strategy as the company continues to grow.
Mr Faiyaz has over 10 years’ experience in energy trading and services, including the development of carbon projects, international carbon trade and integrating energy services into supply contracts. He has previously worked at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation, LG Energy Group and Engie.
He said: “I joined NGP due to its ambition and relentless drive to be the largest energy consultancy not just in the 海角视频, but globally. Coupled with my 10 years of experience in energy trading and services, I’m delighted to be able to create a flexible, market leading offering to our customers, giving them real competitive advantage and enabling them to sustainably grow.”
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Managed IT service provider razorblue has appointed a well-known business development specialist to support its continued growth.
The Wynyard firm has welcomed Louise Gilbey to the team as business development manager, tasked with growing the company’s client base.
She said: “I’ve been very aware of razorblue by its excellent reputation over the years and love the company’s drive to provide not just solutions and services, but the best possible customer experience. I’m thrilled to be working with such a dedicated team and can’t wait to get stuck in.”
razorblue has seven offices and a headcount of over 110, with plans to recruit over 20 additional team members in the next 12 months.
Newcastle tech consultancy Opencast Software has announced a key appointment as it extends its reach across the 海角视频.
The company has appointed ex-Accenture executive Harry Armstrong as its new corporate development director to manage the expansion of its growing client base.
He said: “I worked alongside Opencast with clients such as HMRC and and NHS in my former role and had great respect for the team and the way its delivers for its clients. I’m delighted to be joining the company at such an exciting time of growth.
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“It’s a talented team that cares for its people, clients and delivering great technology. The company is highly regarded by customers and supplier partners, and my job is to expand its work with new clients nationally.”
North East law firm Hay & Kilner has welcomed four new faces to its expanding team.
Michael Scobie, Will Jarvis-Smith, Nicole Fenton and Kadie O’Neill have all joined the Newcastle-headquartered practice as it looks to build up the resources available to clients across its different departments.
Mr Scobie has been recruited to the firm’s clinical negligence team as a senior associate while Mr Jarvis-Smith is a commercial property specialist who has worked with a wide range of clients across the North East.
Nicole Fenton has joined Hay & Kilner as a trainee solicitor, and Kadie O’Neill is working as a marketing executive within the firm’s business development team.
Jonathan Waters, managing partner at Hay & Kilner Law Firm, said: “Ensuring we bring in high calibre people with the right range of knowledge and experience is central to both providing the services on which our clients rely and our own commercial success.”
Newcastle Building Society has appointed Helena Kalandra as manager of its branch in Darlington.
Ms Kalandra, who was born and still lives in Darlington, first joined the North East’s largest building society in 2015 and in that time has worked across the branch network in a diverse range of locations. She has managed the Society’s innovative library partnership branch in Yarm and most recently the launch and first 18 months of its new Barnard Castle branch.
She said: “I’m thrilled to be taking on a new role in my home town and I can’t wait to welcome more people into the branch.
“It feels like an exciting time for Darlington with lots of positive news and investment for the area. As well as the day-to-day financial services we provide through the branch, I’m keen to lead the team in our commitment to the town and its high street, developing relationships with the community, and helping to direct our community grants to some of the amazing local causes in our area.”