APPOINTMENTS


Former Reach editor-in-chief joins Purpose Media as non-exec


Steve Hall, the former editor-in- chief for Reach Plc in the East Midlands, has joined website development, creative and digital marketing agency Purpose Media as a non-executive director. Bringing over 37 years of


experience in journalism and running businesses and news operations across eight sites, Steve was named UK Editor of the Year in 2011 and has won twice at the UK Regional Newspaper of the Year awards. He is also a non- executive director at Marketing Derby, where he is publisher of Innovate magazine. His role at Purpose Media is to


help and support the management team to ensure all activity is measured and effective. He will also oversee projects that support the future ambitions of the company, which is led by


their business and there is a steely determination to come out of restrictions in a stronger position by investing in the team and niche marketing programmes. "I am delighted to be joining a


Matt Wheatcroft, left, with Steve Hall


managing director Matt Wheatcroft, and fellow directors Tim Lenton and Claudio Devanzo. Based in South Normanton,


Purpose Media employs more than 30 website development, creative and digital marketing specialists. It is planning to expand the team further with a least three new appointments by the summer to underpin planned growth.


RedTree PR welcomes Hannah Evans to the team


RedTree PR has recruited Hannah Evans – a media and communications graduate from Nottingham Trent University. Hannah joins the Beeston-based agency as a digital


PR specialist and will support managing director Chris Mitchell in developing the firm’s digital PR activity for its clients based in London and the East Midlands. Showing her drive to gain sector experience despite


the circumstances caused by Covid-19, Hannah has sought out a range of virtual internships in the marketing and PR industry since completing her degree. She joins RedTree PR from the environmental charity Trent Rivers Trust, where she was a communications and support officer. Hannah said: “I’m very excited to have been given


this opportunity, especially during such unprecedented times. I have a passion to excel in the communications and PR sector, and I look forward to developing creative ideas for RedTree’s clients and working closely with Chris and the team.” Chris added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Hannah to


RedTree PR. Her skills set and experience means that she is already off to a flying start. I’m hugely impressed with her natural enthusiasm, work ethic and prior experience. “I’m looking forward to supporting Hannah’s career


development and seeing the benefits her appointment brings to the growth of our business and those of our clients.”


Steve said: “I have long been an


admirer of Purpose Media’s reputation for excellence and I’m particularly impressed by everyone’s commitment to gaining a deep understanding of client needs and maintaining a laser focus on generating impressive results. “They’ve done brilliantly during lockdown to maintain and build


company and I hope to guide future decisions in order to capitalise on the current high demand for digital marketing skills.” Matt added: “Steve brings


exactly the type of experience and industry contacts we need at present. I have always acknowledged the value non- executive directors can bring to a growing business like Purpose Media as their prior insight and knowledge is invaluable. Steve has definitely ‘been there and got the T- shirt’, and has successfully guided many businesses through economic booms and dips. I am really pleased to have him on our team.”


Roadgas appoints new commercial manager


Roadgas, the national refuelling station infrastructure supplier based in Nottingham, has appointed David Bowen as commercial manager. He has over 20 years’ experience


in the haulage and logistics sector, working with household names and being responsible for national account development. David joins Roadgas at what he


considers to be a pivotal moment for the industry. He said: “The pandemic has


highlighted how much the logistics business has changed in a short time and how quickly we need to respond to the UK Government’s call for low and zero emissions.” Statistics from the Gas Vehicle


Network (GVN) show a 78% increase in sales of renewable gas as a transport fuel during 2020. The HGV sector accounts for a


disproportionate share of transport carbon emissions - 17% of the sector's greenhouse gases despite only accounting for 2% of road vehicles.


Managing director David Rix


said: “Appointing David is a significant milestone for Roadgas as we usher in a new era of growth for the company. Decarbonising the transport sector remains our priority as we work with new clients to highlight the benefits of renewable gas fuelling technology.”


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