This week’s update on professional movements in the North East showcases several significant appointments and promotions.
Companies like Hay & Kilner, Sweeney Miller Law, and CustomerSure are among those making strategic personnel changes to drive growth and innovation.
Hay & Kilner Expands Team with Multiple Appointments
Regional law firm Hay & Kilner has expanded significantly with the introduction of 20 new hires. These appointments span various departments such as commercial disputes, rural property, corporate restructuring, criminal defence, family law, and private client services. This expansion is seen as a calculated move to bolster their high-quality legal offerings.
Within their Newcastle-based head office, the firm has welcomed talent in roles ranging from senior associate solicitors to paralegals and legal secretaries. Managing Partner Jonathan Waters remarked on the diverse skills and talents that these new colleagues bring, emphasising the firm’s commitment to nurturing and developing staff.
He stated, “Our new hires bring with them a fantastic range of skills and talent and will only serve to strengthen our existing teams further in providing the high-quality legal services we have become renowned for. It’s an exciting time for the business and I’d like to wish each and every one of our new joiners a warm welcome and the very best of luck in their roles.”
Sweeney Miller Law Bolsters Marketing Efforts
North East law firm Sweeney Miller Law has appointed Claire Fenwick as marketing and digital media director. Ms Fenwick, with over 23 years of experience in legal marketing, is tasked to lead the firm’s growth strategy both regionally and nationally.
Previously associated with prominent commercial law firms and Northumbria University Law School, Fenwick’s new position involves spearheading overall marketing strategies to reinforce the firm’s market standing. She is enthusiastic about her role, attracted by the firm’s rapid growth and strong leadership.
She noted, “I am looking forward to the challenges my new role will bring and working hard to exceed our goals alongside the fantastically talented team.”
CustomerSure Strengthens Team Amid Growth Goals
Newcastle’s independent software firm CustomerSure has embraced new talent with the addition of Bernardo Delgado as marketing manager and Liam Pearson as business development executive.
Both recruits come from Nutshell Apps, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to CustomerSure. CEO Guy Letts expressed confidence in their abilities to contribute to the company’s ambitious growth targets.
He declared, “We are delighted to welcome Bernardo and Liam to the CustomerSure team. Their expertise and passion are exactly what we need as we continue our journey of back-to-back successful growth.”
The Twist Group Enhances PR and Influencer Relations
Newcastle University graduate Lilly Dodds has joined The Twist Group Ltd as a campaigns officer. Her role will focus heavily on enhancing the firm’s PR and influencer relations, capitalising on her first-class honours degree and industry experience.
Twist’s new campaigns are set to include collaboration with major brands like Popeyes and Ninja Warrior UK. Dodds’s appointment coincides with Twist being chosen as Metrocentre’s retained consumer PR agency.
This strategic move is expected to fortify Twist’s market presence through engaging campaigns and effective influencer collaborations.
Merit Expands Leadership Team for Strategic Growth
Cramlington construction expert Merit has expanded its leadership team, appointing Ian Matthewson, Simon Knowles, and Emma Pallister into pivotal roles to support their strategic growth agenda.
Matthewson assumes the role of business development director, Knowles takes over as business development manager, and Pallister becomes the director of frameworks and bids. Each brings substantial expertise from previous roles in top firms, adding significant value to Merit’s operations.
CEO Tony Wells commented, “Our new senior appointments will play a pivotal role in Merit’s growth journey, further strengthening our position as pioneers in what we deliver.”
Bonded Invests in Talent with Promotions and New Roles
Newcastle’s digital and media agency Bonded has announced several promotions and new hires as part of its investment in talent development.
Abi Simons has been promoted to senior SEO executive and Becca Keenan to senior media executive. The agency also welcomes Emma Dunwell as a permanent social assistant, Pippa Gilroy as a digital marketing executive, Daniel Rodger as the paid social manager, and Katie Jago as the paid search manager.
Managing Director Steven Underwood emphasised the agency’s ethos of nurturing talent, noting, “Our team’s growth and development are a testament to our ethos of investing in our people.”
The recent appointments and promotions across the North East underline the region’s vibrant business environment.
Firms are actively enhancing their teams to meet evolving challenges, marking a dynamic phase of development. The continued focus on nurturing talent and strategic growth positions the North East as a thriving hub for business excellence.
