Octavian Security:
Nottinghamshire-based security protection firm Octavian Security UK has made a quartet of senior appointments (pictured above).
Kiran Ghuman has been named as the new managing director while Anoop Dhaliwal joins as director of business development.
Hannah Foody joins as business development manager, coming from a legal background, most recently a private client advisor at Taylor Rose in Birmingham, while Bilal Ahmed joins as finance director.
Bilal joined Octavian after completing a fixed term contract at the Arts Council England as senior officer, financial and risk analysis.
Ultra Events:
Castle Donington mum-of-one Rebecca Barton has joined Ultra Events as an event organiser.
Derby-based Ultra Events organises fundraising challenges such as ballroom dancing, boxing matches, stand up comedy and overseas adventures for worthy causes.
Rebecca, who is 33, challenged herself to Ultra Ballroom back in April this year, raising money for Cancer Research, after finding out she carried the BRCA1 breast cancer gene. She will undergo a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.
Now, she has been recruited to mentor competitors, motivate them to achieve their personal goals and their fundraising aspirations.
She said: “Cancer Research is really special to me. When I first took up the challenge, I had an amazing experience and after 8-weeks of training, I was in the best shape of my life.
“To have the opportunity to help other people complete the experience is amazing.”
Alphageek:
Derby digital marketing agency Alphageek has made three key appointments to its expanding team. Jessie Mae Lambert has been hired as internal marketing manager at Alphageek Digital, based in Century House, Friar Gate, after working as a content marketing lead for Driving Test Success, in Rugeley.
The former Allestree Woodlands School pupil is joined by paid social executive Kate Pham, who recently graduated with a master's in digital marketing from Nottingham Trent University.
Katie Dillingham has been appointed organic social media executive, after completing an apprenticeship with Althaus Digital.
Alphageek, which currently employs 23 members of staff, offers a whole range of digital marketing including paid online advertising, SEO, pay-per-click campaigns, web design and development, content creation and brand amplification services.
It has recruited 10 new team members so far this year and is advertising further positions, including a PPC manager and a paid social executive.
Medilink Midlands:
Christian Kumar, the chief executive of Medtech Makers Lab, has been appointed entrepreneur in residence for Nottingham-based Medilink Midlands.
Christian has extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking and wealth management, gained over three decades involved in driving strategic growth for various enterprises.
Medilink Midlands is the industry association for life science businesses in the Midlands, and Medtech Makers Lab works with governments, foundations, accelerators and academia to scale global technology. It is based in Towcester, Northamptonshire.
Christian said: “The Entrepreneur in Residence programme is designed to facilitate innovation, providing support and a tactical roadmap for innovators in the Midlands.
“I’m delighted to be engaging with Medilink Midlands and only too pleased to be able to put my knowledge and experience to excellent use.”
Pick Everard:
Pick Everard has appointed a new director of civil engineering. Max Thurgood brings with him 31 years of experience in civil engineering construction, including in rail, stadia, education, healthcare and housing. That has included time in Abu Dhabi, where he worked as a contract manager on the Yacht Club and Harbour Masters Office, part of the Yas Marina Racing circuit.
An Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) fellowship member, Max’s responsibilities will be to lead and develop the civil engineering team, growing it nationally.
Max’s career has also seen him deliver several schemes and charitable pro bono engagements in Myanmar, supporting UN endeavours that help elevate social standing and value in the region.
As well as supporting recruitment in his new role, he will also be working alongside key partners – developing effective business strategy and enhancing day-to-day operations.
ConSpare:
James Bullock has been made chief executive of ConSpare, after 28 years as the managing director of Sutton-in-Ashfield-based concrete batching plant equipment and spare parts supplier.
In his new role Mr Bullock, who has been with the business for 40 years, will help reorganise and streamline the business while planning future growth.
Mr Bullock said: “I have been proud to serve as the managing director of ConSpare for almost three decades, and to have taken on the mantle of the family business from my father alongside my brother David.
“The business has grown substantially recently, and we’ve adopted a much greater focus on sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of the concrete industry.
“Having more than 40 years of experience in the industry means that I’m in a strong position to help affect change, and I’m relishing the opportunity to tackle a slightly different challenge over the coming years.”
Loughborough University:
A Loughborough alumnus, who now works as a director for a leading construction business, has returned to the university as a visiting professor.
Peter Jones, the technical and operational efficiency director at Skanska, has been awarded the honorary appointment in construction operation excellence within the university’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.
The role, which is for an initial three-year period, will help ensure the university’s research and teaching programmes are relevant to the current needs of industry.
Dr Jones has worked at Skanska for almost two decades – starting off as design director in 2005 before taking up roles including technical director and head of design management. He has also held roles within the Department of Trade and Industry and HMRC.
Gateley Legal:
Gateley Legal has grown its Nottingham construction team to nine legal professionals servicing the East Midlands region following four new appointments.
Della Copley joins as a senior associate, having spent five years at Geldards LLP. She has a strong construction background, specialising in contentious matters including dispute resolution methods such as litigation, adjudication and arbitration.
Catherine Everington completed her training at Gateley Legal and spent a year with the construction team before joining Shakespeare Martineau for 18 months. She re-joins the Nottingham team as a solicitor and will work closely alongside legal director Charles Jakeman to support clients with the Government’s developer remediation contract, as well as core development matters.
Miriam Forman and Davis Barwell join as trainee solicitors and will support the team with contentious matters for housebuilder, developer, contractor and subcontractor clients, as well as managing construction documentation for major projects.
The four new appointments join partner Piet van Gelder, legal director Charles Jakeman, solicitors Jaclyn Nelson and Ryan Ball and paralegal Beth Eady.
Aon:
Professional services firm Aon has strengthened the team in its Leicester office with nine promotions and appointments.
Leading the promotions is Paul Winrow, who has been promoted to head of office. Paul has a career spanning 22 years, most recently as client management director.
Daryl Burgess, who has 25 years’ industry experience, has been promoted to client director and will manage the insurance programmes for clients across the private and public sector, including those with a global presence.
Katie Millward has been promoted to client service manager and Victoria Brett to client service specialist.
In addition, there have been five appointments. Laura Jennings joins as business development manager, Gunjan Pancholi as broking manager, Mathew Undenge as client manager, Adam Waterstreet as claims management executive, and Lynton Hinds as client service adviser.
Aon works with Leicestershire-based clients from SMEs to large corporates, providing commercial risk, health, reinsurance and wealth support.
trentbarton:
East Midlands bus company trentbarton has welcomed Amber Fairweather as its new marketing and communications assistant.
Amber has joined from an account manager role at the news publisher National World. Prior to that she was a wholesale and corporate business development team leader at the Derbyshire artisan doughnut bakery Project D.
She will work alongside Scarlet McCourt, who earlier this year was promoted to be trentbarton’s marketing and communications manager.
Amber, who lives in Long Eaton, said: “As a public transport rider myself I am proud to be part of the really good bus company.”
Ideagen:
Nottingham-based global software company Ideagen has appointed John Molamphy as its new chief technology and product officer.
John will be responsible for driving Ideagen's product innovation strategy including exploring future opportunities for AI and other emerging tech.
With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, John has held CTO, COO, VP product & engineering and other senior roles at prominent companies such as Verizon Connect, Fleetmatics, Dell and Office Depot.
Ideagen CEO Ben Dorks added: "John is a highly experienced and respected leader in the technology industry, and I am delighted to welcome him to Ideagen.”
Roythornes Solicitors:
Top 150 law firm Roythornes Solicitors has welcomed three experienced professionals to its offices in Nottingham and Birmingham.
In Nottingham, Craig-Staten Spencer takes on the role of principal lead for tax and trust administration, alongside senior associate Chris Chan who has returned to private practice to continue to specialise in property litigation following a stint working in-house.
On the other side of the Midlands, Claire Langford arrives in Roythornes’ Birmingham office as head of residential conveyancing, where she aims to grow a team driven by providing a high-quality personal service.
Hallam:
Full-service digital agency Hallam has expanded its paid media team with a mix of new hires and internal promotions.
Simran Harichand and Amani Majed have been promoted to senior paid media consultant roles and Maria Paschalidou has been hired by the firm.
This year Hallam was named “best integrated search agency” at both the European Search Awards in May 2023 and the Global Search Awards in July, closely followed by a win at the European Paid Media Awards this September.
Jack added: “It’s been a really exciting year for our team – it’s a testament to their hard work to ensure our clients are getting the best from their budget.
“The award wins, promotions and team expansion are a perfect reflection of the efforts put into each and every campaign we deliver.”
Intercede:
Lutterworth-based digital identity, credential management and secure mobility specialist Intercede has appointed Daniel O'Brien to its board as a non-executive director.
Mr O'Brien brings more than 30 years' experience in financial roles across successful listed, PE backed and privately owned international organisations.
He studied at the Cambridge prior to qualifying as a chartered accountant at Deloitte in 1991 where he spent eight years working in audit assurance.
He has held senior finance roles in a range of multinational companies including COLT Telecoms, Eidos Plc, Huveaux Plc as group finance director, Shine Group as chief financial officer and Tarsus Group as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
