APPOINTMENTS


A straight forward choice for Liniar


Leading PVCu systems house, Liniar, has appointed Robert Thiroff to the new post of International Sales Director. The Liniar range has grown


substantially within the UK and Ireland since its launch in 2008 and the next step in its growth strategy is to develop the Liniar and Alumina brands internationally, utilising the strengths and contacts of parent company Quanex. Spending the past nine years with


the profine International Group (Kommerling), Robert held roles as Chief Sales Officer Worldwide, Regional Director and Managing Director UK/IRE. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Plastmo profiles. Group CEO Roger Hartshorn said: “I’m delighted Robert is joining the


Liniar team – his experience in the global fenestration market will enable us to develop new overseas relationships and mark the next stage in Liniar’s evolution.” Robert added: “I have the utmost respect and admiration for Roger Hartshorn and have followed his many achievements within our industry over many years. I have seen the Liniar brand develop from its inception into the leading PVCu window and door profile in the UK – and having worked with Roger and the HL Plastics team in recent years, I believe the company ethos fits perfectly with my own vision and values.”


AAG welcomes first female engineer


Award-winning managed IT services provider, AAG, has welcomed its first female engineer to its growing team of IT support specialists. Georgia Haywood, a media and


gaming design graduate from Chesterfield College, joins AAG as Apprentice Support Engineer. During her first year, Georgia will be studying for her Level 3 in IT as a Microsoft Technology Associate. Alexa Greaves, CEO, said: “The


image of the industry as a male- dominated environment makes it difficult to attract women and can be daunting for some. Many women feel that the challenges of being selected for senior positions are accentuated and that by selecting an industry where the dominance is less noticeable makes the path to success easier.”


IN BRIEF


Legal firm extends property service with three new lawyers


Actons has appointed three new property lawyers to further extend its range of property services, as part its ongoing growth plans. Lisa Poole and Daniel Harley


have joined as associates and Chartered Legal Executive Claire Townroe returns having previously spent over fifteen years at the firm. Chris Murratt, Chief Executive


at Actons, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Lisa, Dan and Claire have joined us at a busy time for the firm. They’re all very talented lawyers and I’m confident they will all make significant contributions to the firm as we continue to grow and expand the services we can offer to our clients.”


Miguel lands academy role with Spireites


Miguel Llera has been named as Chesterfield Football Club Academy's new Professional Development Phase Lead Coach. He replaces


Dylan Kerr, who left the club last month to become head coach of Gor Mahia, in Kenya. The 38-year-old, who has


Graeme will be a real asset to Nottingham auctioneer


Nottingham-based John Pye Auctions has added to its team with the appointment of Graeme King as a senior asset valuer. Graeme, who has over 40 years’


experience as a valuer, joins the business assets division and will be based at the firm’s Old Bond Street auction facility in the heart of Mayfair, London. Multi-award-winning John Pye


Auctions has experienced substantial growth over the past six years and has seen its sites swell from one to 22 hubs across England, Scotland and Wales and Graeme’s appointment is part of the company’s growth strategy.


In his new role, Graeme will be


responsible for working with the management and business assets teams to further develop existing and new insolvency and business recovery clients, and will promote the business utilising its rapidly- expanding nationwide infrastructure. Managing Director at John Pye


Auctions, Adam Pye, said: “With his depth of experience as a valuer and his knowledge of the industry, Graeme is the ideal candidate for this role and I’d like to welcome him to the John Pye family. “2017 and beyond will bring


further growth and opportunities


for John Pye Auctions which I’m pleased Graeme will be a part of, he is an asset to us and will enable us to further expand our London offer.” Graeme added: “It’s fantastic to


be a part of the John Pye Auctions team, which continues to lead the way in the auction industry. “I have known John and Adam


Pye for many years and I’m pleased to be able to support them on the firm’s growth. I believe my position, working for insolvency and business recovery professionals, will allow me to further expand John Pye Auctions’ connections and client base.”


been coaching Sheffield Wednesday FC's U14s for the past three years, said: “I’m very happy to be here. I think it’s a great chance for me to be involved with this great club. “I think people can be really


proud of the youth team at Chesterfield Football Club.”


New apprentice at Prestige Partitioning


Prestige Partitioning and Storage Systems has hired a new marketing apprentice, Daniel Ashmore, to assist in its online efforts to promote the company. Daniel’s remit also includes maintaining Prestige’s social media platforms. Daniel is working towards his


Level 3 – Digital Marketing qualification with 3aaa and is set to complete later this year, combining this with progressing his professional career at Prestige. Daniel said: “So far it’s been a


great learning experience and everyone is so helpful. This is a fantastic way to experience first- hand day-to-day business while, in this case, learning the key factors for online marketing.”


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