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The school of engineering at Lancaster University has appointed Andy Davy as the new chair for its Industry Advisory Board. The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) brings together employers and professional bodies to advise on teaching and research priorities, feed skills needs into curriculum planning, and support student placements and internships.
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West Lancashire based independent financial advisor Acumen Financial has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new directors. The business was founded two decades ago by Angela Maher and manages around £420m of client investments. Daniel Frampton and Cathy Holme are the latest directors to be appointed from within the firm.
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Skelmersdale based retrofit contractor Sustainable Building Services has appointed Angela Jones as its new social value manager. She brings extensive experience in delivering positive social outcomes within the construction sector.
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Pierce has appointed Stephen Kerrigan as tax director. In his role he will advise east Lancashire owner-managed businesses on a wide range of tax matters.
Jonathan Rogan has become Bowker Motor Group’s aftersales, data and innovation director – a newly created role designed to align the group’s aftersales performance with emerging technologies and data-led strategy. Jonathan leaves his position as head of business at Bowker BMW and MINI in Preston to take up the role.
Chorley based Kingsley Asset Finance has appointed Ben Smith as managing director. He joins from Interpath Advisory and has extensive experience in asset-based lending. Ben will assume responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of Kingsley.
Theo Gardner has been made a director at accountancy firm Waters and Atkinson. Established over 135 years ago and with offices in Morecambe and Lancaster, the 30-strong company provides general accountancy services and specialist tax advice across the UK. Theo started at the firm as a trainee in 2016, going on to qualify as a chartered accountant.
Lancaster based HPA Architects has added Alec Hunter to the senior team in the role of associate, recognising his mentorship, deep industry experience, and commitment to thoughtful, sustainable design.
Luxury cruise retailer Panache Cruises has appointed Juliana Nasmith to head up its new Australian operation. The fast-growing Chorley- based company is preparing to launch in Australia in May and is now actively searching for an office in Sydney and recruiting a team of up to 10 staff.
Preston based Panthera Biopartners has announced the appointments of Amy Barratt as associate director of business development and Karl Davison as business development manager. Both join Panthera from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), further strengthening the company’s rapidly expanding commercial team.
Blackpool-based advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, AFD Systems, has invested in its continued growth with the recruitment of three new staff. Joanna Tolnai joins as structures engineer after gaining experience in design engineering roles in both Poland and Canada at global aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. Keda Clark has also been appointed as business support administrator and Tomas Halliwell has joined as an apprentice design engineer.
Lancashire headquartered Forbes Solicitors has expanded its commercial division with two senior hires. ‘Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer’ Katy Parkinson has joined as a partner specialising in employment and HR, while highly experienced commercial litigation lawyer Paul Hatton has joined the team as a senior associate.
Sarah Robinson has joined Preston City Council as its new director of environment and property. She arrives from Lancashire County Council where her previous role was head of property.
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