Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett recruits litigation expert Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has boosted its litigation team with the appointment of senior associate Liz Henwood. Liz joins the firm’s expanding Sheffield office to advise on commercial disputes, having advised clients in the city since 2006. She brings a wealth of litigation expertise, particularly in relation to By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Leeds City College launches ‘Kinder Colleges’ initiative Leeds City College has teamed up with Kinder Leeds to introduce wellbeing initiative, Kinder Colleges. The project aims to encourage students and staff to become champions of kindness by participating in wellbeing activities across the city. Centered around six key themes: Kinder to Self, Kinder Relationships, Kinder to the Planet, By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Commercial finance firm targets national expansion with senior hire Yorkshire-headquartered funding specialist, ABL Business, has appointed Johanna Roberts as its new finance operations manager – a move designed to support ambitious growth plans and bolster the firm’s national expansion strategy. With over 30 years’ experience in financial services – in sectors which range from retail to offshore banking – Johanna has By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Agency growth sees promotion to director and shareholder opportunity Brilliant, Leeds-based Marketing agency, has announced an addition to its director board with Lynne Ella Pearson stepping up from her role as head of client services to studio director. The promotion will also see Lynne become a shareholder in the company as it continues to build on its previous growth. By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Connect with your creativity Hannah Turlington is launching a new creative printing pack; Stationary Printing Kit, which enables you to learn how to lino print and to hand print your own set of stationary products. Hannah’s videos will support you every step of the way to print cards, wrapping paper and tags, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism The world’s leading Travel & Tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in leadership roles in an announcement before the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The commitment came as WTTC, which represents the Travel & Tourism private sector, launched its Women Initiative, By The Editor • 3 min read
Businesswoman SME owners invited to think big at online business summit A new online event celebrating SME business owners and their power to make positive change in society and business has been launched by Scarborough businesswoman, Ros Jones. The inaugural Think and Believe BIG summit will be split into three sections instrumental to the well-being of business owners and maximizing their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Former Machenair manager joins Pinder Cooling Jackie Howden, former service and maintenance manager at Machenair has joined refrigeration and air conditioning specialist, Pinder Cooling, as service and maintenance manager. Having spent over 10 years with Machenair managing a portfolio of blue-chip clients, Jackie brings with her a wealth of experience in air conditioning, refrigeration and heating. By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Flying the flag for Yorkshire Janet Bebb, owner of award winning Yorkshire digital marketing agency Social Progress, has once again brought prestigious accreditation home to our region. Following months of hard work Janet has just been awarded her Media Planning Certificate and Lead Trainer Certificate for Facebook Blueprint, ensuring that she remains part of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Irwin Mitchell national head appointed chair of STEP steering committee The national head of Tax, Trust, Estates and Disputes at leading national law firm has been appointed as chair to the leading specialist will disputes committee in the UK. Partner Paula Myers has been voted in as chair of the Contentious Trusts and Estates SIG Steering Committee for the Society By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Experienced head of people bolsters Force24’s leadership team Force24 has appointed senior HR professional Helen Charlesworth to prioritise employee engagement, company culture and in-house processes, ensuring the business is an “employer of choice” for emerging tech talent. Excited by organisational challenges and opportunities that marketing automation platform Force24 presents, Helen can draw on her experience as the former By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lockdown shows demand for online productivity tools Yorkshire based Web Development Agency, Beanie Media [http://beaniemedia.com/], has reported a significant increase in demand for bespoke website’s that increases business productivity. Since lockdown began in March 2020, the firm has developed multiple technical solutions, including online quoting systems, HR Software and Recruitment systems that decrease paperwork. By The Editor • 1 min read
