This week's Yorkshire appointments

David Jarvie, Fulcrum

Infrastructure and services provider Fulcrum has appointed David Jarvie as business development manager.

David joins the Sheffield-based company with experience of the sector from his previous role with H&MV Engineering, and will work closely with Fulcrum’s housebuilder and developer customer base on the delivery of multi-utility infrastructure solutions for high-rise developments across the UK.

David’s experience in the construction and energy industry includes working on projects in the utility sector with Transmissions Systems Operators (TSO) and Distribution System Operators (DSO).

David commented: “The high-rise market has remained buoyant as it contributes to meeting demand for new homes in urban areas.

“With the development pipeline growing, Fulcrum has been expanding its multi-utility capabilities for this specialist market so it can be perfectly placed to support developers of high-rise schemes.

“Fulcrum has an excellent reputation in the residential property market, and I am looking forward to supporting its strategy to expand in the high-rise sector for what is a great growth opportunity for the group.

Andy Hirst, group business development director at Fulcrum, added: “High-rise is an exciting growth area for Fulcrum, and I am pleased to enhance our already strong team with another talented industry specialist.

“David’s experience in this market, along with our ability to design and deliver highly technical, bespoke multi-utility solutions, will help the group build a larger presence in the sector.”

Caroline Neadley, Rollits LLP

Law firm Rollits LLP has promoted Caroline Neadley to partner.

Specialist employment lawyer Caroline, who joined the firm in October 2017, steps up from the role of associate.

Caroline started her career in 2002 and spent 11 years in private practice, specialising in employment law before joining the legal department at Humberside Police in 2013 as their in-house employment law solicitor.

Caroline was promoted to the position of deputy force solicitor before making the decision to return to the private sector with Rollits.

Since joining, Caroline has worked across the firm’s Hull and York offices dealing with all aspects of employment law including discrimination, unfair dismissal, TUPE, employment tribunal claims, settlement agreements, contracts of employment and senior executive service agreements.

Ed Jenneson, head of employment at Rollits, commented: “Caroline has gained significant experience in a number of different sectors during her career and developed a unique understanding of both the public and private sector business landscape including education, not-for-profit and manufacturing.

“At a time when the employment team’s workload has been complex and demanding she has continued to be a real asset to the firm, her colleagues and our clients.”

Helen Clark, Blok

Cybersecurity service provider Block has appointed Helen Clark as business development manager.

Helen has over 28 years in the technology industry, specialising in managing audio visual installation contracts with large corporates including HSBC, First Direct and M&S Bank.

Drawing on her experience, Helen will support Blok’s growth strategy through proactively identifying new sales opportunities in target markets, establishing relationships with customers, suppliers and partners, understanding customer needs and providing suitable solutions.

Helen commented: “I’m excited to take on this new position. I know only too well the need for companies to be cyber secure after my friend’s business was attacked and lost thousands of pounds.

“Blok’s ethos, values and purpose really appealed to me, and I’m looking forward to drawing on my experience to help it grow and provide clients with the protection they need to prevent an attack.”

Helen Phelan, co-founder of Blok, added: “Helen is an excellent addition to our team.

“She has great skills and extensive experience and having her on board means that we can support even more small businesses and sole traders in ensuring they have the protection they need against growing cyber threats.”

Dr Chris Low, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has appointed Dr Chris Low as chief executive.

Dr Chris Low will drive the development of the health and wellbeing research ecosystem and further build R&D capacity on the site, attracting and supporting global health and wellbeing companies to invest and co-locate on the Park.

Dr Low is currently associate dean for business and enterprise in the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University, which last year opened its flagship £14m Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

Dr Low founded the AWRC’s rolling Wellbeing Accelerator programme after leading a funding round which raised £900K from Research England.

“The incredible success of the Wellbeing Accelerator programme – which has attracted applications from four continents – is indicative of the potential we have at the Park to genuinely become an exemplar economic model for post-pandemic recovery.

“The hot-housing of health and wellbeing skills and innovation – which not only drives economic growth and community regeneration but also delivers whole population health gains – is already attracting national and global interest.

“I think this is a moment in time; we have the chance to create and deliver a collective vision for the future and I am genuinely excited for what we can achieve.”

Richard Caborn, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park project lead, said: “I am delighted to welcome Chris as chief executive. This is all about developing the R&D ecosystem which will enable innovators and companies to take new products and services from conception to market here in Sheffield.

“What we are creating here is a unique transferable technology hub with a clear link between health and medtech innovation, research and development and wealth creation.”