This week's North East appointments

MHW, Paula Stei

North East PR consultancy MHW has appointed a new member to the team.

Paula Stei joins the business to business consultancy as a PR and marketing assistant.

Paula recently graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Public Relations at the University of Sunderland. The newest addition to MHW’s team will be contributing to the business in a dual role, split between office administration and client handling.

Paula said: “I am delighted to join MHW as it is such a great place to work. I initially joined the Newcastle consultancy for a part time role in March and got the full time contract soon after I finished my university course.

“I was over the moon, when I was offered the full time role, as I really enjoyed working for MHW as a part timer. It’s an amazing feeling to get a graduate job that you really love even before your actual graduation.”

Synergi, Peter Rising

North East business technology company has strengthened its team with the appointment of an experienced IT professional, South Shields-born Peter Rising.

Peter, who now lives in Norton, Teesside, said: “Increasingly businesses large and small are exploring the possibilities of cloud. Technologies such as Office 365 can significantly reduce your IT support costs and capital outlay on hardware and software. They also allow you to work smarter and faster from anywhere in the world.”

Peter Joynson, managing director of Synergi, said: “Increasingly smaller companies are adopting the cloud as they become more aware of the benefits it can bring to their business. At Synergi we’re helping our customers to embark on a journey that enables them to reduce their IT costs and improve their business efficiency.”

Karol Marketing Group, John Traynor

Karol Marketing Group (KMG) is delighted to announce that outdoor industry veteran John Traynor is to work within the team at its Newcastle office.

Karol founder and MD Stefan Lepkowski said: “John’s vast knowledge and experience gained over forty years in the industry will be invaluable in helping us take the business forward.

“We are actively seeking new business opportunities and would be delighted to explore opportunities and discuss strategies in detail.”

John said: “After over twenty years working on trade and consumer titles as a freelance with GreenShires Publishing, it was time for a change!

“These are exciting times for those willing to embrace and develop new opportunities as they unfold. Working with the talented, dynamic team at KMG will be challenging and rewarding in many ways. It certainly won’t be slow or dull!”

Four Housing, Lee Carman

Not for profit housing provider, Four Housing, has appointed Lee Carman as Development and Regeneration Manager to oversee and manage the development of new affordable housing in the south of the region.

Lee said: “It is an exciting time to be Development and Regeneration Manager as Four Housing is currently working on a number of worthwhile housing projects. This includes schemes in Millway and Cromwell Street in Gateshead, which together represent a £3.1 million investment in the area.

“There is a real need for more affordable housing in the region. I am looking forward to achieving the successful delivery of our existing housing programme and to getting started with our proposed housing plans for the future.”

Bond Dickinson (Newcastle)

National law firm Bond Dickinson is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Partners effective from 1 July. This brings the total number of partners to 152.

The promotions range from across the firm’s Real Estate, Charities and Information Technology practices and four of its UK offices, including Emma Moody, Charities, in Newcastle.

Bond Dickinson’s Managing Partner Jonathan Blair commented: “We are delighted to announce this year’s promotions, which recognise each of the individuals’ talents and legal expertise, as well as their outstanding contribution and commitment to the firm’s ambitions.

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our successes and this year’s promotions reflect our commitment to nurturing and rewarding the talent we hold within the firm; each of them has shown a great capacity for growing our business and ensuring excellent service for our clients.“

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