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Fox Agency signs up Hotwire’s Lottie West as Head of Global PR

Integrated B2B tech marketing specialist, Fox Agency has welcomed Lottie West into the team to head up the PR department. The move comes as part of a wider drive to grow its PR offering and integrated services.

With sixteen years’ experience in PR, comms, and brand work, West was most recently at Hotwire where she spent three years as Associate Director working on UK, EMEA, and global campaigns across B2B and B2C tech for the likes of Trellix, McAfee, Veracode, ASUS, Vrbo, Molo Finance, and OkCupid.

Prior to Hotwire, she held agency leadership roles in the PR division of TBWA\Auckland, as well as at Phipps, an integrated London-based agency.

At Fox Agency, West will be in control of the PR offering and providing expert strategic direction for global PR campaigns for current clients including Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Sony, Delphi Technologies, Arcwide and more.

Fox has identified how more and more clients are investing in integrated solutions and the expansion of the PR offering is part of its wider growth strategy.

Lottie West, Head of Global PR at Fox Agency commented,
“Fox Agency has seen impressive growth in the last twelve months, and I’m delighted to be joining this talented and ambitious team at such an exciting time in Fox’s journey. There is a huge opportunity for PR in the integrated space – B2B clients are under increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI while also upholding reputation, maintaining awareness, and differentiating from the competition. PR offers the perfect complement to Fox Agency’s raft of other specialisms, and I am looking forward to working with the team to accelerate the growth of our integrated work.”

Al Fox, Director at Fox Agency said,
“We’re delighted to welcome Lottie to the agency, her experience and skillset will help put us on the map for integrated PR solutions. Lottie has sector expertise in cybersecurity, fintech, and electronics which is perfect for our PR client base, which has grown rapidly in 2022, and for our future new business growth”.

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Guild COO Gregor Young appointed as CEO of professional community and networking platform Guild

Guild, the ad-free platform for professional communities and networking, has promoted COO Gregor Young to CEO as it plans to accelerate growth in 2023.

Young takes over the role from founder Ashley Friedlein who stays on in a strategic sales role.

Young joined Guild in January 2022, and previously led the FT’s digitisation efforts and implemented the publisher’s martech strategy.

Since then, Guild has grown by more than 100%. It hosts more than 6,000 communities for organisations including the CIPD, PRCA, Deloitte, The Marketing Society, National Education Union, Cambridge Judge Business School and is now seeing organic growth in the US and internationally with clients like Renewd, SISO, INSEAD, Risk Leadership Network, and Palo Alto Networks. In late 2021, Guild raised a $2.7m in a seed round to accelerate product development.

Ashley Friedlein, founder at Guild, said:

“Our last funding round allowed us to hire senior talent, like Gregor, and our CMO Michelle Goodall, invest in our product and grow the user base towards 100,000. We believe 2023 is poised to be a breakout year for community, and community tech like Guild, as evidenced by recent community product launches from both WhatsApp and Microsoft Teams. Gregor’s experience in product, data and operations at scale comes at the right time!”

Gregor Young added:

“I’m passionate about righting some wrongs in social media and creating a better way to connect with peers, navigate your career, develop your expertise and yourself. There is still a lot to solve and I’m excited about building the team that will answer the remaining questions. Ashley’s well-known brilliance in community, marketing, content, communication and entrepreneurship will continue to help Guild thrive as we focus on growth for 2023.”

Appointments, Construction, Construction News, News, North of England

Leeds College of Building Appoints New Assistant Principal

Chris Tunningley has been appointed as Leeds College of Building Assistant Principal for Adult Learning and Higher Education.

Chris, formerly the Head of University Centre for Architecture, Engineering & Construction at Leeds College of Building, succeeds retiring Assistant Principal Brian Duffy.

Speaking of his appointment, Chris said:

“I am thrilled to start in this post at Leeds College of Building. I’m passionate about how education can raise prospects and know that gaining a sought-after trade or profession while attaining maths, English, and digital skills can be life changing. Studying part-time or following a vocational higher-education pathway like a degree apprenticeship is a hands-on and economical route that ultimately leads to the same successful career destination as traditional academic routes.”

Leeds College of Building Principal & CEO Nikki Davis, said:

“Huge congratulations to Chris after a competitive selection process against a high calibre of candidate. Chris succeeds outgoing Assistant Principal Brian Duffy, who worked at the College for many years before retiring in December. Brian was critical in the growth of our higher education provision, and I know that Chris will be instrumental in building on this success. May I join others in wishing Chris well as he moves into this role.”

Chris has over 33 years of experience in the Building Services Engineering industry and Further and Higher Education sectors, initially qualifying as a gas engineer. After 19 years in engineering, Chris transitioned to teaching in 2008 when he became a lecturer in Building Services Engineering & Construction at Leeds College of Building.

Following this, Chris was appointed Curriculum Manager for Building Services & Civil Engineering and then Assistant Faculty Director for HE, Construction Design & Management at the College.

Chris will oversee adult learning and funding to combat regional skills shortages, plan for future skills needs (such as sustainable construction), and widening participation in education. Chris will also lead on higher education strategy, which incorporates the new Leeds College of Building University Centre, and work closely with employer partners and other professional bodies.

Chris continued:

“I came from a working-class background when university wasn’t an option, so I started my career as an Apprentice with British Gas. I progressed to a qualified gas engineer, technical engineer, quality assurance engineer, and then technical support manager. I am also a professionally registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council through membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). I always took any opportunity to better myself and gain extra qualifications through work.

“I have first-hand experience of learning on the job as an adult and understand the challenges of studying part-time while balancing life and family commitments. Through the Open University, I progressed to a BSc in Engineering, Science & Design before gaining a master’s degree in Building Services Engineering – all while working. I hope these experiences will help me in my new role, having walked in our students’ shoes and lived it myself.”

Appointments, News

POPX Appoints ServiceNow Veteran Martin Wood as Chief Product Officer

POPX, a dedicated ServiceNow MSP partner, has appointed Martin Wood, a highly skilled and regarded ServiceNow executive, to the role of Chief Product Officer.

Wood had a stellar career at ServiceNow of more than 13 years. He was the 120th employee hired in 2009 when he joined as a Principal Technology Consultant and finished his successful journey with the now 20,000-strong company as the Director of Product Management for Impact.

While at ServiceNow, Wood was responsible for building and launching product lines including the ServiceNow HealthScan, a platform review tool. He led the team to analyse millions of health data points to create appropriate scoring mechanisms that subsequently produced a multi-million-pound impact.

At POPX, Wood has a focused remit across product and customer outcomes that will refine the POPX offering by continually developing a product strategy and innovation roadmap. He is also responsible for customer success and will create a value framework dedicated to helping clients extract the maximum value from their investment in ServiceNow.

Wood said: “My priority has always been to ensure that the customer experience is as good as it can be and that together we’re continuously driving better outcomes that translate to real business value. It was immediately clear to me that the team at POPX spoke the same language and shared the same passion and vision. The organisation has been designed from the ground up to deliver the highest standard of service, facilitated by their agility. This rapid response capability allows for quick decision making that can disrupt the market.”

Martin Ford, CEO of POPX added: “I know Martin can’t wait to meet our clients and craft the right products and services to continue their success. He is a pivotal hire for POPX given his vast experience of ServiceNow and brings new knowledge to the ways in which customers can outperform their competitors. We are very lucky to have him and know that his addition to the team will be welcomed by our growing client base. This appointment accelerates our strategy to help tech service providers transform their operations to be as efficient, scalable and profitable as possible.”

About POPX
POPX is a fully managed and integrated MSP Platform that transforms operations, service and business management functions with a fraction of the time and risk it would take a service provider to do themselves. By re-engineering the customer experience, Smart MSPs deliver comprehensive cloud services more efficiently and profitably.

 

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APDO Announces Duo of New Board Appointments

APDO, the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers, has appointed two new directors to its Board to continue building its training and professional development opportunities, and to manage the association’s growing membership body.

Joining the Board after almost two years as Professional Development Administrator for APDO, Jaime Frow of Buckinghamshire-based Thoughtfully Organised Homes is now stepping into the role of Professional Development Director and will lead the team providing education, training and support to help members start and grow their businesses. The role will see Jaime overseeing the expansion of APDO’s training portfolio over the coming year, offering further opportunities for established professional organisers as well as those who are new to the industry and seeking a career change.

Amanda Biggs, who runs her business Professionally Organised from Lancashire, has been named as APDO’s new Membership Director and will be supporting APDO’s members, representing their views and fostering increased collaboration amongst peers to drive the industry forward. Amanda will also be working with the Board to grow the association’s membership and raise awareness of decluttering and organising as a profession.

Siân Pelleschi, President of APDO, commented: “These two new appointments reflect our continuing commitment to the professional development and growth of each of our individual members, our expanding association and our wider international community.”

Siân continued: “The Board and I are delighted to welcome Jaime and Amanda, who we are confident will be instrumental in furthering our aims and objectives as an association.”

APDO, the UK’s membership association for decluttering and organising professionals, sets standards, provides professional development and supports the growth of the industry. Founded in 2004, APDO is a non-profit organisation and belongs to a global community of professional organising associations which foster collaboration to advance the industry through sharing information and ideas.

Appointments, Care, Care Home News, Midlands News, News

Lindsey takes the helm at Woodcroft

A new manager has taken over the reins at a care home run by Shropshire’s leading care company.

Lindsey Arnold, 48, has joined Coverage Care Services as manager at Woodcroft in Market Drayton.

She has brought with her more than 30 years’ experience in the caring profession and is committed to continuing the high standards established at the home.

Lindsey said: “My mindset is very person-centred and I set very high standards when it comes to treating each person as an individual, with dignity and respect at all times.
“I am very much hands-on with the care when needed, and I like to coach and work alongside the staff.”

Lindsey previously worked as a carer, senior carer, nursing assistant and training officer with another Shropshire-based company before taking over as manager.

Coverage Care Chief Executive Debbie Price said: “We are delighted to have appointed Lindsey as our manager at Woodcroft. She brings a wealth of professional experience to the role which will enable us to continue to deliver a high-quality standard of care for our residents in the Market Drayton community.”

After a successful recruitment drive at the home, one of Lindsey’s first big tasks will be to ensure that all new staff get to know the residents at Woodcroft and their families.

Woodcroft has 50 bedrooms and offers small group living as well as respite and short-stay care. It also includes specialist care for people living with dementia.
Coverage Care Services operates 12 homes across Shropshire and employs in the region of 1,000 people.

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Node4 Appoints Iain Shearman as Chief Commercial Officer

Node4, cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has today announced the appointment of Iain Shearman as Chief Commercial Officer. He joins Node4 to lead the company’s commercial strategy, delivering a unified go-to-market strategy for the Node4 group.

Iain will also join the Node4 Board, with responsibility for identifying additional routes to market and enhancing the company’s proposition to maximise growth opportunities presented by its acquisition strategy.

Iain brings over 20 years’ experience leading business units, business development and sales initiatives in communications and cloud services organisations both in the UK and international markets. This includes a wealth of experience working with customers in channel, public sector and enterprise markets. Iain has also held senior commercial, product management and operational roles in both PLC and PE-backed businesses.

His recent experience includes working as Managing Director for Nasstar, where he was responsible for its Communication Services business unit, overseeing the integration of all go-to-market activities. Previously, he spent over two decades with KCOM, most recently as Managing Director for Business, where he was the lead on creating a single national B2B business unit and for re-vitalising performance, developing its position in new markets and evolving the market offer.

“Joining Node4 is a great opportunity for me to pursue my longstanding interest in how organisations can apply technology to support their ambition and competitiveness,” explained Shearman. “I have long admired Node4’s approach to delivering market-leading, transformative technology solutions and they were a customer of mine for many years. I am looking forward to working with the team from the other side of the fence.”

“Iain is widely respected across the industry as a technology and business leader, delivering strong results for organisations across the channel, public and private sectors,” commented Paul Bryce, Managing Director at Node4. “We look forward to drawing on his experience to help nurture the business during its next stage of growth and development.”

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Cambridge health technology consultancy gears for growth with new hires

Health Tech Enterprise (HTE), a Cambridge-based health technology consultancy, has expanded its team with two strategic new hires, marking a period of ongoing growth for the company. Joining HTE are Max Bardwell, Head of Business Development, and Ema Douksaite, Health Economist.

Max, formerly of the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility, has significant experience in technology development for both public and private sector organisations. Max will oversee domestic and international business development for HTE, focusing particularly on building new strategic partnerships with industry, academic and governmental organisations in the health technology space.

Ema has been appointed to further develop HTE’s Health Economics service offering. She will be delivering cost benefit impact models, costing tools and health economic evaluation reports to enable innovators to identify market opportunities, secure funding, and gain access to healthcare markets such as the NHS. Prior to joining HTE, Ema contributed to the OECD Strategic Public Health Planning COVID-19 model by analysing multi-country economic responsiveness to teleworking practices.

Commenting on the company’s continued expansion, Dr Anne Blackwood, HTE’s CEO said: “We offer a full-range of services to support medical technology innovators throughout the product development journey, from concept to commercialisation and final roll-out. The appointment of Max and Ema reflects our ability to connect more organisations than ever with the tools they need to provide future-ready innovations to international healthcare markets and our own NHS partners here in the UK.”

Medical innovators and the health technology community will have the opportunity to meet Max and Ema at the HTE MedTech FUTURES conference. The conference returns to Cambridge on 1 March 2023 with a stellar line up of speakers, which includes some of the biggest names in health and technology; Dr Pegah Salashouri Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust, and Dr Louise Jopling, Eastern Academic Health Science Network, Dr Robert Tansley from Cambridge Innovation Capital and representatives from the University of Cambridge, Age UK and BIVDA.

This year’s conference, sponsored by Venner Shipley, will be held at Wellcome Genome Campus, and offers delegates a unique opportunity to hear from some of the leading experts in the fastest-growing areas of health and medical technology, alongside the perspective of clinicians on where the opportunities are for technology growth and adoption within the NHS.

To secure tickets to the conference please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medtech-futures-conference-tickets-398794724757?aff=HTEwebsite

Appointments, Construction, Diversity, Diversity & Inclusion, News

Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors appoints new chair to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Council to steer change

A fresh drive to ensure broader representation in the profession of civil engineering surveyors will help to guarantee that places and spaces will be built for all of society in future, not just some.

That’s the view of the new chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Council at the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

The internationally renowned organisation has appointed highly respected chartered surveyor Simon Navin to chair its EDI Council, tasked with driving the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda in the civil engineering surveying industry through education and innovation.

 

Simon Navin, MCInstCES, is Geospatial Services Lead at international professional services consultants, Jacobs.

He said: “As within many areas of society, we have a challenge within the profession and the industry to ensure there is much greater equality and diversity and I’m thrilled to be in a position to help steer that change.

“I don’t think, as a profession, that we can design and deliver the built spaces and places of today and tomorrow, if we’re not fully represented by the people that will use those places. I think both the Council and its membership need to fully reflect the future users of those environments, and I see that as my key role as chair of the CICES EDI Council.”

 

The role of the institution is to advance the science and art of civil engineering surveying for the benefit of the public, by upholding and advancing the standards of education, competence, practice and conduct of its members.

Traditionally, civil engineering surveying has been seen as a profession dominated by white males.

The EDI Council is charged with changing that – by broadening access to employment opportunities amongst diverse groups which are currently under-represented, sharing and promoting best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and encouraging a safe working environment where all members of society can flourish.

 

Simon Hamlyn, CEO at the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), said: “We are delighted that Simon has agreed to become the new chair of our EDI Council. While we have made huge strides in encouraging a wider cross section of the public to join the profession, there is still vitally important and exciting work to be done.

“Simon’s passion for greater equality and diversity is key to his appointment. He will lead the charge which will see equality, diversity and inclusion, as one of our three golden threads, through all that we do within the CICES and across our industry in future.”

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Newton appoints David Bishop as Partner for Defence and Infrastructure cluster

David Bishop has joined Newton as Partner after seven years at KPMG where he was both Director and Partner across its Consulting and Strategy practices.

David brings extensive experience working across the defence, energy, and infrastructure sectors internationally and domestically in a varied career which has also included a nine year tenure at PwC. He brings with him a strong background in designing, reviewing, and assuring complex projects of national significance, which will be paramount to his work in Newton’s Defence and Infrastructure cluster.

 

Commenting on his appointment, David said:

“I am delighted to join Newton as it continues to go from strength to strength, and I look forward to contributing to the next phase of its impressive growth. With its incredible people, culture and strategy, Newton excels in delivering transformation at scale. It believes so strongly in what it can achieve together with its clients, it risks 100% of its fees – guaranteeing results. I can’t wait to be part of its continued success.”

 

Senior Partner of Defence and Infrastructure at Newton, Philip Sunley, comments:

“It’s our privilege to welcome David to Newton. His appointment extends the breadth of experience, knowledge, and capabilities we can bring to clients across defence and infrastructure. I’m particularly looking forward to working with David on our proposition development, helping to refine and take to clients an exclusive Newton approach to solving the biggest challenges facing their organisations. David’s skill set will be a huge asset to the team, bolstering the way in which we help clients address issues such as availability and operational readiness, supply chain resilience and the opportunities of Net Zero.”