APPOINTMENTS Successful bid for more directors


Nottingham-based John Pye Auctions has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of five associate directors across its sites in England and Wales. Following the substantial growth


of the business over the past six years, which has cemented the firm as the largest independent auctioneer in the UK, the associate directorship roles have been created in recognition of contributions made by key personnel. The five, promoted from their


previous senior positions within the company, have been recognised for their dedication and increased levels of management responsibilities. Joanne Greenfield, based at the


Nottingham HQ in New Basford, is now Associate Director and Company Accountant. She joined the firm in 2013 and is an ACCA qualified accountant, managing the accounts department across all 22 sites. Associate Director and Head of


National Retail Facilities, Steve Anderson, is responsible for managing the company’s team of site managers across five key hubs. Steve now provides strategic support on new site operational set up, roll out and ops process development to ensure all sites are running as efficiently as possible. Nottingham-based Charles


Loake, Associate Director and Head of Business Assets, has been with the business 21 years. He heads up the company’s business assets department, managing over 20 staff UK-wide.


L-R: Zoe Wright, Charles Loake and Jo Greenfield Zoe Wright, previously Nottingham


General Manager, is now Associate Director and General Manager. She oversees head office management, administrative operations and internal communications. She is integral to the company’s management and delivery of Government contracts and supporting operations with KPI tracking. Noel Mulready, Associate


Director and Head of South Wales & UK Vehicle Operations, started with John Pye in 1990, joining the company on a casual basis before joining the military.


Robert continues as chair of Law Society committee


Robert Banner, Executive Director of law firm Banner Jones, has been elected as Chairman of the Law Society’s Law Management Section Committee for the fourth year running – making him the longest standing Chairman of the Committee. The Committee’s function is to


provide members with support, advice and expert assistance to enable their firms to progress efficiently and profitably. Having joined the Section’s


Executive Committee in 2010, Robert took over as Chair from his predecessor, Chris Hart, in 2014. He sits alongside 15 other expert members, including managing partners and legal consultants. Robert has been an active member of the management team at law firm Banner Jones for more than 25 years, during which time the firm has grown from three


partners to 17 directors; and from one office to six. He said: “It is a privilege to have


been appointed as Chair of the Law Management Section Committee for the fourth year running, and I very much look forward to sitting alongside my fellow committee members to ensure that our members continue to have access to the very best support and advice.”


Returning in 2008, Noel worked


as a labourer, valuer and then a saleroom manager in Nottingham. He was subsequently a site manager at the Greater London auction hub and national Vehicles Operations Manager for the mobilisation, commencement and delivery of the firm’s DVLA contract which is still part of his role. Adam Pye, Managing Director,


said: “John Pye Auctions is in a period of considerable expansion and the five associate directorships have been created to acknowledge the individuals that have helped to


deliver the company’s strategic growth plan. “Charles, Zoe, Noel, Joanne and


Steve have all worked incredibly hard for the company and their dedication and commitment has been integral to its success and growth. I am really pleased they are now part of the senior management team which is well deserved. “They will play a vital role in supporting the board of directors to deliver the company’s overarching strategic plan and day- to-day operations.”


Engineer is the first Pick


Experienced civil engineer, Mike Cullington, is to take up the role of National Director of Civil Engineering at independent management, design and construction consultancy, Pick Everard. Having been with the firm for


28 years, Mike will lead the civil engineering discipline, which covers a broad range of engineering and consultancy services from water engineering and hydraulic modelling through to infrastructure and highways engineering. Mike said: “I’m proud to have been promoted to National Director


and I am looking forward to contributing to Pick Everard’s 2020 vision. I will be playing a key role in developing strategies in the civil engineering discipline and ensuring that our service delivery is as efficient as possible for our clients.” Duncan Green, Managing Partner at Pick Everard, added: “At Pick


Everard, we have a broad range of civil engineering capabilities which we use to create bespoke solutions for a diverse range of clients. With Mike at the helm of the department, I have no doubt his leadership will further our offering even more and cement us as a leader in the field.”


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