APPOINTMENTS
New manager for region’s Growth Hub
The Business Gateway Growth Hub has appointed a new manager to lead the expanded service that offers all businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire a single place to access information, funding and advice to support performance and growth. Jon Egley joins the Business Gateway Growth Hub after managing the Digital Growth Programme at East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) and brings over 20 years’ experience working in business support and development. Jon has developed expertise in a range of sectors including
manufacturing, engineering and digital technologies, and with 18 years’ experience in the private sector, understands the challenges business owners face, particularly when it comes to navigating the business support landscape. Jon said: “I am delighted to join the Business Gateway Growth
Hub for Leicester and Leicestershire. In my last role I worked in partnership with the D2N2 Growth Hub, Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) and Sheffield City Region to deliver the multi-million-pound European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Digital Growth Programme which provided support to businesses to develop the digital capability of their business and employees. “Leicester and Leicestershire are already recognised as great
places for businesses to thrive and grow and I am really looking forward to working with partners and the business community to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of those businesses.” Kevin Harris, Chair of the LLEP, said: “I am delighted to welcome
Jon to the Growth Hub team. Growth Hubs were set up across the UK to simplify access to the support available for businesses that are investing, innovating and up-skilling in order to grow and improve performance.”
Financial Planner for Banner Jones
Derbyshire and South Yorkshire-based Wealth Management firm, Banner Jones, has expanded its team with the appointment of Financial Planner, Simon Dickinson. Jillian Thomas, Partner at Banner Jones Wealth
Management, commented: “Welcoming Simon to the Banner Jones team has been a pleasure and I have no doubt that his extensive experience coupled with his relaxed and friendly approach will be a hit with our clients, both old and new. “Simon has worked for over 20 years in this sector for some
Simon Dickinson
of the UK’s leading financial institutions. His skills include corporate financial planning, shareholder protection, pensions and investments. This background will allow him to fully meet the needs of our growing client base.” Banner Jones Wealth Management LLP is a joint venture between Banner Jones Solicitors, which has its headquarters in Chesterfield, and Future Life Wealth Management, based in Eckington. Simon added: “The great thing about solicitors and wealth managers working together is that we can offer a seamless service to our clients. It was this approach that attracted me to the business, and I’m delighted to become part of the growing team.”
Jon Egley Picture by Hiz Rao Photography
Hotel appoints Operations Manager
Vine Hotels have promoted Charlotte Brook to the position of Operations Manager at the Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa. Charlotte has been with Vine
Hotels for over six years and in that time has progressed through the company, starting as a restaurant supervisor at its DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel, before being promoted to Food and Beverage Manager and then Operations Manager across the company’s Whirlowbrook Hall and Mosborough Hall. Her appointment follows the
recent promotion of Dan Wilson who became Area Manager. Garin Davies, Chief Executive of
Vine Hotels, said: “Charlotte has been with the company for over six years now and has worked extremely hard to get to where she is today. She is a great example of the career progression offered at Vine Hotels.” Charlotte added: “Working at
Vine Hotels has enabled me to progress through various roles to reach this new position and I’m looking forward to making an impact.”
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