This week's North East appointments: Featuring iProspect, Hodgson Sayers, Greaves West & Ayre & Turntide Technologies

This week’s round up of North East appointments includes iProspect, Hodgson Sayers, Greaves West & Ayre & Turntide Technologies. Read on to find out more.

Camille Carter, iProspect

iProspect, a global digital-first end to end media agency, has recently promoted Camille Carter to managing partner within the network, as she approaches her 7th year with the business.

Camille leads the brand from their Newcastle location, tasked with growing and expanding iProspect’s footprint in the North East, and creating a space of thriving culture, engagement and diversity in the media market.

In her role as Managing Partner, Camille is planning to grow the headcount of the Newcastle office across all skillsets and disciplines, as well as launching opportunities for those in the Early Careers market to upskill and develop talent in the region.

As the only Tier 1 network agency in the North East, Camille hopes to demonstrate the wealth of opportunity available to those outside of ‘media hotspots’ like London and Manchester for North East talent, and champion people development, training and career growth from the North East.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to grow and develop our Newcastle location, alongside a team of very talented and skilled people in the media industry. Employee engagement, sustainability, and a fantastic working culture are all things I place a huge amount of value on, and I’m excited about going into 2023 with a really clear plan on what it is we can achieve.”

Charlie Wilson & Michael Joyce, Hodgson Sayers

Durham-based, Hodgson Sayers, is continuing to invest in the next generation of skilled trades people having appointed two new apprentices, Charlie Wilson and Michael Joyce. Having joined on the same day, Charlie and Michael, both from Burnopfield and aged 16, will each complete a two-year apprenticeship with the company.

Charlie joins as an apprentice joiner and Michael as an apprentice flat roofer. They will continue their education one day per week at college and learn the practical side of their trade on site under their respective supervisors.

Charlie, said: “I’ve wanted to be a joiner from the age of 13 when I started woodwork classes at school. My dad, Jason, has worked at Hodgson Sayers for a number of years, so I asked him to enquire about an apprenticeship for me. It made sense as I knew it was a great place to work and my dad was keen to ask the question as he knew I would have the correct guidance and support from those supervising me on site.

Michael, said: “Having joined the same day as Charlie, we’ve become firm friends and often meet up outside of work. I do a lot of boxing and I’m very much about technique and precision which is a mindset I bring to my work and I also have a relentless drive to give everything my best shot.”

John Sayers, managing director at Hodgson Sayers, said: “Our team is vital to the continued success of the business and we endeavour to employ those that have the right mindset and drive, which is why we offered both Michael and Charlie an apprenticeship. They are hard-working, conscientious and, most importantly, enthusiastic about the trade they are learning.”

Christiaan Hansen, Greaves West & Ayre

Greaves West & Ayre (GWA), one of the region’s leading accountancy firms, is delighted to announce that Christiaan Hansen has been promoted to Associate.

Originally from South Africa, Christiaan moved to the UK in 2003. He became a Chartered Accountant in 2013, going on to qualify as a Chartered Tax Adviser and, more recently, attained membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

With over six years of experience at a senior level, Christiaan joined GWA in February 2022. He is based mainly at the Berwick-upon-Tweed office, utilising his significant experience in tax and general practice to support the firm’s 13 Partners. Outside of work, Christiaan likes to go the gym, watch rugby and spend time with his family.

Commenting on his appointment Christiaan said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with GWA so far and am pleased to have been given the opportunity to progress my career as an Associate of the firm. I will continue to offer the Partners my full support and look forward to developing the relationships I have already started to build with our clients.”

GWA Partner, Robbie Dalgleish, added: “Christiaan brings extensive skills and experience to the GWA team and I am delighted to welcome him as an Associate. Although he has only been with us since February, he has already made a positive contribution to the firm. I am sure that Christiaan will excel in this new role and will help us to continue to deliver Quality Advice and Quality Service to our clients.”

Mark Cox, Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies, the developer of breakthrough sustainability and electrification technologies, has confirmed the expansion of its executive team with the appointment of Mark Cox as general manager of its transport business unit.

Based in Gateshead in the North East, Mark joins Turntide from global power management company Eaton Corporation, where he was the vice president of innovation and commercial strategy.

Mark Cox said: “I am excited to lead Turntide’s transport business unit at a time when every OEM needs to step up their transition efforts. We understand the complexity of redesigning commercial vehicles for electrification and with decades of experience, we can help make the transition smoother and faster.”

Ryan Morris, chairman and CEO of Turntide, said: “As we enter this period of increased focus and demand, Mark’s proven leadership skills and deep engineering knowledge will be fundamental to the growth and expansion of our electrification solutions in key global markets.

“We are seeing more alignment between governments and businesses to accelerate the transition to EVs in commercial settings. This is a significant step towards decarbonisation and meeting 2050 emissions goals.”

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