APPOINTMENTS


New Marketing Manager brings a fresh perspective


After four successful years of growth, Derby-based Koobr has appointed a new Marketing Manager. Rebecca Shaw joins the creative


agency, which specialises in branding, graphic design and web design, as part of its growing digital marketing team. Koobr’s Managing Director, Craig


Barker, said: “We were really impressed with Rebecca’s experience and marketing skill-set from the beginning. She has a proven senior management background when it comes to creative and commercial projects, most recently overseeing marketing campaigns for Derby-based Future Proof Films. “Our clients want to see


measured results in their marketing. Appointing Rebecca as a marketing strategist compliments the creative side of everything we do, strengthening our position as one of Derby’s leading brand communication companies. “These are exciting times for


Koobr. We’ve always maintained the highest level of quality in the work we produce. Being able to


Mark promoted to NM Group Director


Mark Lowson has been promoted to the position of Commercial Director in the highways division of Nottinghamshire-based North Midland Construction plc (NM Group). Mark, who is a chartered


quantity surveyor, was previously the division’s Commercial Manager, a position he held for ten years. In his new role he will be


responsible for all things commercial in relation to procurement, contracts and business strategy for the Highways division. Geoff Poyzer, the division’s Managing Director, said: “Mark will play a key role in the further development of the business.”


Simon Cooke and Zee Sheldon


Air-IT welcomes two new faces to the team


Award-winning IT and communications provider Air-IT has strengthened its team with the addition of two new recruits. The firm, a Chamber patron, has


welcomed Zee Sheldon as Marketing Executive and Simon Cooke as Account Manager. Both add support to its growing client services and marketing teams. With extensive experience in the


telecoms industry and having worked in a similar role previously, Simon will strengthen Air-IT’s communications arm, helping to


enhance offerings for new and existing clients. Having run her own business


previously, Zee also hopes to use her own experiences to assist in her new role, which involves supporting the company’s day-to-day marketing initiatives. Air-IT’s Managing Director,


James Healey, said: “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Simon and Zee to the business. They both have important roles to play and we look forward to the value we know they will bring.”


Rebecca Shaw and Craig Barker


attract talented, dedicated personalities who uphold the same values is something we are truly proud of.” Rebecca added: “I’m really


looking forward to working with all of Koobr’s clients. These businesses work with Koobr because they


want expertise and a fresh perspective. Being a part of such a talented and creative team is really inspiring.” The expanding firm is also


recruiting for another graphic designer to facilitate the demand for the design side of the business.


IN BRIEF


Banner Jones appoints experienced lawyer


Multi-disciplined law firm Banner Jones has expanded its team with the appointment of Steve Williams, a commercial and residential property lawyer who brings with him more than 40 years’ experience in the sector. A past President of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Steve joins the firm’s South Yorkshire office with immediate effect. Steve said: “Banner Jones is an


ambitious law firm with a strong ethos for delivering no-nonsense legal advice, tailored to meet the needs of businesses and individuals alike. I am honoured to be joining the team.”


Designer and production operative join Pellacraft


Mansfield-based promotional merchandise and business gifts company Pellacraft has recruited graphic designer Steven Ward and production operative Levente Kosztandi to its team. Steven, from Hucknall, was


previously a graphic designer at Sports Direct where he worked on high-end brand campaigns and in-store area branding. Originally from Hungary,


Levente now lives in Mansfield. He will work in the Pellacraft warehouse ensuring customer orders are prepared and dispatched to meet delivery deadlines. Levente holds Hungarian equivalent qualifications to GCSEs with a specific focus on Philology and Linguistics.


Balls2 Marketing grows with talented apprentices


Derby-based Balls2 Marketing has promoted Callum Alton to Digital Marketing Assistant following success in his Level 3 Social Media and Web Development apprenticeship. The apprenticeship scheme,


run by 3aaa Derby Academy, gave Balls2 Marketing the opportunity to find new people to bring fresh ideas to its range of PR and marketing services. Sarah Ball, Client Strategy


Director at Balls2 Marketing, said: “Marketing is a really fast-paced industry. From day one, Callum showed us his creative design skills, a good understanding of the technical aspects of digital marketing and a natural commercial instinct – the ideal combination for a digital marketer.” Balls2 Marketing has


extended its team in the past year with another Digital Marketing Apprentice, Ailish Baird-O’Connell and Digital Marketing Assistant Lucy Ball.


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