APPOINTMENTS IN BRIEF


Appointment at BSP Consulting


Civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting has promoted James Payne to the position of Finance and IT Manager. He has been with the


company for 16 years, having joined BSP straight from school in August 2001. James has recently been


instrumental in introducing a new project information management system at BSP’s headquarters in Nottingham and across its offices in Derby, Leicester and Sheffield. BSP Managing Director, David


L-R: Simon Cooper, Jenny Vaughan, Nic Ferrar and Sri Dass


Changing of the guard at AdamsonJones


Founder of patent and trademark attorneys AdamsonJones, Dr Steve Jones, has stepped down from his previous role as Executive Chairman, with ownership of the company passing to Managing Director Simon Cooper and Director Nic Ferrar. However, this isn’t quite goodbye


just yet as Steve continues to act as a consultant to the business. Simon said: “Steve’s retirement


from the business has been several years in the planning to allow for a smooth and gradual transition for the new management team, and with the best interests of our clients in mind. On behalf of myself


and all the team we would like to thank Steve for having the foresight and ambition to set up the company 17 years ago, and for building it up into the successful business it is today.” It’s an exciting time for the


company, having opened a new office in Leicester earlier this year with a focus on providing hands-on support for the region’s manufacturing industry. In order to build on its position


as one of the leading IP specialists in the East Midlands, the company has also recruited several new qualified and part-qualified patent and trademark attorneys.


AdamsonJones welcomes Jenny


Vaughan, a chemistry patent attorney with over 25 years of experience working in private practice, in-house positions, as well as in her own consultancy business. Sri Dhevi Santhana Dass joins the


business as Senior Trademark Assistant. Sri is qualified as both a Malaysian and UK solicitor. This month will also see the


business welcome a new trainee physics patent attorney. The new recruits add significant additional depth and breadth to the technical team as part of the company’s ongoing plans for growth.


Loughborough College set to welcome new Chief Executive


Loughborough College has confirmed the appointment of new Chief Executive, John Doherty, who will step into the role from 1 November. John joins the college from


ESPO, where he has been Managing Director for the past five years. Prior to this he has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors. John said: “I see this


appointment as a privilege. Loughborough College enjoys an excellent reputation and plays a significant role in education and


training locally and nationally. “I am sincerely excited at the


prospect of joining Loughborough


College and look forward to leading the organisation.” Audrey Traynor, Loughborough


College Chair of Governors, added: “The Board is thrilled to announce John Doherty will be joining us as our new Chief Executive. It is a testament to the college’s reputation that we are welcoming a candidate of John’s calibre. “John brings with him a wealth of


commercial experience and has teaching at the heart of his vision to lead Loughborough College forward to deliver our ambitious 2020 strategy and beyond.”


Sumner, said: “James has been a loyal and valued BSP employee since joining us in 2001. We have a commitment to staff development and are delighted to have promoted James to this newly-created position at BSP Consulting, which reflects his new role.”


Page Kirk strengthens partnership team


Nottingham-based chartered accountants Page Kirk has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new partner. The decision to invite Gary Brockway to join the firm at Gregory Boulevard is a reflection of continued growth in 2017. Gary brings experience from


across different sectors, but has a specialist interest in agriculture – a fast-expanding area of Page Kirk’s business – as well as hospitality. He said: “I am excited to join


Page Kirk as the firm has an excellent reputation. I also look forward to working with the team and my fellow partners. This is a great opportunity to be part of a professional, respected organisation and to work with ambitious, quality clients.”


New Stadium Manager for Spireites


Tony Booker has been named as Chesterfield Football Club’s new Stadium Manager, taking over from Colin Nellist, who is retiring. Tony has been involved with


Chesterfield FC since 1990, starting out as a matchday steward before being handed a supervisory role. He has been the Deputy Matchday Safety Officer for over 20 years, which has seen him involved in security issues and liaising with outside agencies such as the police and fire service. Tony said: “I’m excited and


I’m looking forward to the challenge. I see it is a natural progression in terms of my career.


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