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This week's Yorkshire appointments

Approach PR, Rebekha White

Ilkley based Approach PR is welcoming a new member to the team and celebrating more awards success.

The multi-award winning public relations consultancy Approach PR is continuing its commitment to practitioner development with the appointment of PR student Rebekha White as Junior Account Executive.

In addition to the team growth, graphic designer Danny Greenwood (22) has been shortlisted at the digital Big Chip Awards for the ‘Little Chip Placement/Apprentice Award’ for his creative contributions to a number of Approach’s regional and national clients.

Managing director of Approach PR and recent Bradford Means Business ‘Woman in Business’ winner Suzanne Johns said: “We’re very excited to welcome Rebekha to the team as part of her degree progression.

“We have a strong commitment to developing future PR and creative stars and have had great experiences with past Leeds Met placement students.”

KPMG, Chris Hearld

KPMG has announced that Chris Hearld is to be appointed Regional Chairman for the North of England from 1st October 2014.

As Northern Chairman, Hearld will lead KPMG’s largest operation outside of London, including its Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Leeds and Newcastle offices. The region contributes annual fee income of £205m and employs over 1,700 staff and 60 partners.

Commenting on the announcement, Chris Hearld said: “Jonathan successfully steered KPMG’s Northern operations through the economic crisis to create a business that is in great shape and growing. They are certainly big shoes to fill.

“Our major new office developments on both sides of the Pennines embody the confidence we have in our proposition and KPMG’s unwavering commitment to the North. With the region’s economy getting back on track I look forward to leading the business forward into its next stage of growth and supporting our clients through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

George F White Group, Simon Britton

Rural land agents, the George F White Group, will be broadening its already extensive rural consultancy offer with the help of new partner Simon Britton.

Simon said: “Joining George F White as an equity partner is a very exciting step in my career and it’s equally exciting to be heading the Bedale office. It will be a privilege to lead the team who are all good, hardworking people already doing a fantastic job.

“I hope to continue this by directing the team onwards and upwards into the future and in turn increasing George F White’s presence within the region.

“I’m confident my previous experience will also prove valuable in shaping the Farm Business Consultancy side of the business. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver a new service to our clients that will further boost the already wide-ranging services available through George F White.”

Horner Brothers Paragon, Alan Hunter and Kelly Roberts

Horner Brothers Paragon, the Rotherham based print manufacturer and supplier of branded products and marketing services, has expanded its team with the appointment of a Sales Director and business development manager.

As part of the company’s strategy for future growth and sustainability, Horner Brothers Paragon has recruited Alan Hunter as sales director, while Kelly Roberts joins as business development manager.

Judith Fox, managing director of Horner Brothers comments: “Over the past year we have invested heavily in our team, signalling our commitment to the future.

“We are thrilled to welcome a new Sales Director and Business Development Manager who will support us in ensuring that we continue to meet with our customers’ expectations. Both Kelly and Alan bring with them a wealth of experience, which we can use to support the business with our future plans for progression and growth.”

WRM, Mark Richmond

Yorkshire specialist waste and resource management consultancy, WRM, has made a raft of new appointments including Mark Richmond, the former waste team leader at global environmental consultant WSP, as technical director.

Anthony Walker, founder of the WRM Group said: “We have appointed some of the industry’s top people and are pleased to expand our offer in terms of the breadth of advice and practical support we can give to clients.

“Andy, Mark and Briony are leading the field in their specialist areas and have delivered some fantastic results for private businesses and public sector organisations alike.

“Our expanded proposition brings together new strategic skills and sustainability knowledge, with our practical experience of delivering environmental projects. We can now provide the full range of services that organisations need to succeed in the low carbon future.

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