Mediaworks has announced the launch of a new PR director to lead its new public relations division.
Christian Cerisola has an extensive background in both the media and communications industries. He has launched and developed agencies and most recently headed up the Northern operations of a London agency.
Mr Cerisola said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e developing a far more intelligent PR and communications offering that鈥檚 based on an extraordinary level of insight and an unrivalled ability to accurately measure outcomes.
鈥淲hen I originally met with Brett and understood Mediaworks鈥 deep understanding of client audiences, the opportunity to match that with clever, creative thinking and accurate outcomes was enormously enticing. We are sitting on something enormously potent here.鈥
Newcastle-based civil and structural engineers RWO has promoted Ronnie Lamb to engineer and Vincent Wai to senior engineer as it continues to invest in resources and skills.
The move will see both strengthen their involvement in highway and drainage design contracts for several of the company鈥檚 clients in both Leeds and Newcastle. They will also be responsible for mentoring and training junior members as well as providing on-going support to the senior management team as part of planned strategic growth.
Both bring extensive experience in civil and infrastructure engineering to the role having worked on a variety of projects with RWO including involvement in several multi-million-pound projects across the residential, retail and commercial sectors.
Ross Oakley, RWO鈥檚 managing director, said: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to see Ronnie and Vincent鈥檚 promotions. It recognises the vital role they have played in helping us to build our presence in regional and national work and strengthening our reputation for high calibre work.鈥
Bradley Hall Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents has expanded its building surveying team with a number of appointments to meet demand from its growing client base.
Appointments have included chartered building surveyor Gavin Walker and trainee surveyor Liam Grist.
Head of building surveying Henry Scott said: 鈥淕avin鈥檚 experience was a perfect fit for our operation as he has developed his career across several sectors with a variety of clients.
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鈥淟iam鈥檚 appointment as a trainee surveyor allows us to continue the company-wide ethos of preparing the next generation of property experts, introducing fresh talent into the industry and providing guidance during the important first stages of a professional career.鈥
Gateshead based motor retailer Vertu Motors plc has appointed Anthony Masterson as franchise director for its newly acquired BMW and Mini dealerships in the North East and North Yorkshire.
The new sites are located in Sunderland, Teesside, Durham, York and Malton and will be rebranded as Vertu BMW and Vertu Mini.
Mr Masterson has spent more than 20 years working with the BMW brand, including as shareholder and director at Knights BMW and franchise director at Marshall plc.
Robert Forrester, chief executive of Vertu Motors plc, said: 鈥淭here is no better person to take charge of our new BMW and Mini sites than Anthony and I am delighted to welcome him to the business. He is well-known within the brand and the motor retail sector, which will be a huge benefit as we integrate the new sites and colleagues with existing experienced Vertu operational management.鈥
Able 海角视频 has announced its latest senior managerial appointment as it continues to expand its business in the marine decommissioning and offshore wind sectors.
Alan Lloyd is the new general manager at the group鈥檚 Able Seaton Port facility.
Mr Lloyd spent over 10 years as operations director with Heerema Fabrication Group and was previously general manager at the design engineering consultancy, the Cordell Group.
Able 海角视频 executive chairman Peter Stephenson said: 鈥淎lan will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the continuing development of Able Seaton Port.
鈥淥ur businesses continue to grow, and this trend is set to continue. We have a strong five-year order book, and our employment numbers are set to significantly increase across a range of different skills and levels.鈥
North Shields businessman Rob Gibbons has been appointed chair of the North Shields Business Chamber.
Mr Gibbons, co-owner of YPD Creative on Howard Street, will take over the reins from outgoing chair Miles Walton in January and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
He joined what was Prontaprint back in 2002 before buying the business 14 years ago and rebranding it as YPD Creative, providing joined-up creative services for small businesses.
He said: 鈥淎s we finally see the back of what has been a disastrous 2020 for many businesses, we want to be there to support local businesses to help them bounce back and thrive.鈥
