This week’s Yorkshire appointments

A Leeds-based cocktail firm has appointed three new staff members to support the growth of the business.

Zest Mixology has employed Jack Bennett and Timmy Wright as event specialists and Emily Ratcliffe as an event administrator to work alongside managing director, Murdo MacLeod and the rest of the team.

These new appointments join office manager, Euan MacLeod, Charlotte Rendall, accounts manager, Ellie MacDonald, PR & communications specialist, Jade Woodfield as marketing manager and Farah who supports the firm’s HR & staffing.

Zest Mixology was established by Murdo MacLeod in 2011.

Timmy Wright has more than 10 years of industry experience in running pubs, bars and clubs and joins Zest Mixology as an event specialist. He will be working alongside Jack Bennett who also joins as an event specialist.

With bartending experience and experience gained from supporting a family business and undertaking internships, Jack has a strong events background and focuses on the operations and logistics within Zest Mixology.

Currently studying Events Management at Leeds Beckett University, Emily joins the team as an events administrator where she organises the administrative side of the events.

Murdo MacLeod, founder and managing director of the firm, commented: “It is an exciting time for Zest Mixology. The new appointments have been made to support our continuous growth and we firmly believe 2017 to be our biggest year yet!”

Bob Carney, Alan Woodard and Chris Brookes, McCarthy’s Removals and Storage

Leeds-based McCarthy’s Removals and Storage has appointed three new senior members of staff; Alan Woodard, Bob Carney and Chris Brookes.

Alan has 20 years’ experience in the removals industry, and will be taking the role of group operations manager. He began his career in 1995 as a trainee manager with Pickfords Removals, progressing to become the branch manager of its Leeds’ operation for over a decade, before joining McCarthy’s.

Alan’s new role sees him managing and overseeing the work undertaken by the removals teams across the group.

Bob joins McCarthy’s as commercial business development manager where he will work with existing clients and secure new commercial contracts within the self-store, Safe Shred and archive management areas of the business. Bob brings with him 40 years of to the role.

Finally Chris will join the business as financial controller, a position which will see him take over responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function whilst providing full financial and strategic support for the business. Chris joins McCarthy’s following a career in the finance sector working within businesses such as Moda in Pelle, Badgequo and Music Express Ltd.

Mike McCarthy, managing director at McCarthy’s, said: “We are delighted to welcome three new arrivals to our senior team. Combined, they bring with them vast industry experience, totalling almost eight decades, and they will each be a valuable addition to the wider team.

“McCarthy’s continues to go through a period of strong growth so ensuring that we bring in the right people is vital, and we have every confidence that Alan, Bob and Chris will be integral to helping us achieving our future goals.”

The trio will be based at McCarthy’s head office on Meanwood Road, Leeds.

Richard Henley, Knight Frank

Property consultancy Knight Frank has strengthened its industrial property team in Yorkshire with the appointment of Richard Henley.

Richard joins Knight Frank from niche industrial agency Gent Visick in Leeds. He previously worked for Gerald Eve in Leeds.

Richard specialises in the disposal and acquisition of industrial, distribution and trade counter space, as well as commercial development opportunities in the Yorkshire region.

Henrie Westlake, head of Knight Frank’s Leeds office, said: “Richard’s appointment is good news for us. He impressed us when he was here for a year on his work placement from university and we are delighted to welcome him back.

“He is building a strong reputation within the industrial property market in Yorkshire and I am confident that the combination of his enthusiasm and his commitment will prove invaluable to Knight Frank.

“His appointment comes at an important time for our team. The industrial property market in Yorkshire remains strong, despite the post-Brexit fears.

“At the moment, we are advising on over one million sq ft of built distribution and industrial product in West Yorkshire alone as well as 150 acres of development land. We now offer a full, one-stop service to all our occupiers and clients.”

Knight Frank’s existing logistics and industrial clients in Yorkshire include Muse, Haworth Estates, Waystone, Wykeland, Marshall CDP and IDI Gazeley.

Andrew Rollo, George F. White

George F. White, the land, property and business consultancy, has appointed Andrew Rollo as head of energy.

As a chartered mechanical engineer, Andrew brings with him a wealth of experience across the energy, engineering and construction sectors.

He has a track record of establishing and managing multi-disciplined teams with proven ability to deliver multiple major infrastructure projects in challenging environments from concept to completion, to time and budget.

Key areas of Andrew’s expertise include energy portfolio management; design, construction and management of major mechanical and civil engineering projects, environmental permitting and overall process maintenance and improvement.

Mike Young, a partner at George F. White, said: “Andrew has vast experience in the industrial sector where he has demonstrated great acumen in managing large-scale projects delivered to time on a tight budget to secure maximum profitability.

“This is why we’ve created a brand new role for him at the consultancy, as Head of Energy, as we believe he can expand our current energy agenda to include clients based in industrial and commercial sectors.

“It’s a great coup to have such a motivated and talented professional join us during a period of growth for the business.”

Previous to his new role at George F. White, Andrew worked at a number of blue chip companies including Nissan Motor Manufacturing, Tarmac and Hope Cement Limited.

Andrew spent four years at Hope Cement where, as Engineering Manager, he was responsible for the optimisation of plant and machinery, managing the company’s energy portfolio to reduce cost and carbon footprint, the development of new green and brownfield sites throughout the UK and provision of engineering solutions to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Julie Ornsby (pictured) and Wayne Durkin, Good Travel Management

Good Travel Management, the Hessle-based business travel company, has announced two key appointments to its leadership team.

Julie Ornsby has been appointed to the Good Travel Management board as operations director. Julie has over 20 years’ experience in the business travel industry including roles at BCD Travel and Inter-Continental Travel before joining Good Travel Management in 2009.

Wayne Durkin, who joins from Beacon Purchasing, where he was director of regional sales, takes up the role of head of sales, marketing and account management, with responsibility for the business development strategy and offerings to both existing and new clients.

Wayne has previously held senior roles with Meon Valley Travel, and Griffin Marine Travel.

Kevin Harrison, managing director, commented: “I am extremely pleased to welcome Julie to the Good Travel Management board.

“Her dedication, focus and vision have been instrumental in building the business and will be crucial in realising our ambitious growth plans over the next five years.”

“Similarly, Wayne brings extensive experience to Good Travel Management and will be an asset to the leadership team.

“His knowledge of business travel and other niche travel markets will be invaluable as we define more innovative solutions for our clients and grow our presence both in the UK and globally.”

Alex Guy, Switalskis Solicitors

Solicitor and Court of Protection Deputy, Alex Guy and has joined Yorkshire-based Switalskis Solicitors.

He will join as a director and head-up the firms’ specialist Financial Court of Protection team in their newly created Sheffield office.

Formerly a partner at HLW Keeble Hawson, Alex is one of only four specialist Deputies in Yorkshire appointed to the Court of Protection Deputy Panel to manage the property and financial affairs of someone who lacks mental capacity in often challenging circumstances.

The establishment of a new Financial Court of Protection team dovetails with the work already undertaken by Samantha Spain in Switalskis Court of Protection department based in Huddersfield.

Samantha works alongside clients and their families who require assistance with the management of compensation resulting from a claim or who are subject of proceedings in the Court of Protection.

This latest appointment follows the firms’ move into South Yorkshire last month which saw a significant expansion of the Clinical Negligence team, as well as the formation of a Brain and Serious Injury team – a new practice area for the firm.

John Durkan. managing director at Switalskis Solicitors, said: “I am delighted Alex has chosen to join Switalskis, particularly in light of his status as a deputy.

“This has now also completed the firm strategy of firmly linking together our Clinical Negligence, Social Welfare COP department and Financial COP department, such that we are now one of the few firms in the country that can boast such an impressive service provision, with such a high quality team.”