This week’s North East appointments: Featuring Durham Business Group, ASM Global and Seaward

This week’s round up of North East appointments includes Durham Business Group, ASM Global and Seaward. Read on to find out more.

Aprile Field, Durham Business Group

Aprile Field has been appointed Office Manager at Durham Business Group, based at Portland House on Durham’s Belmont Business Park.

Aprile will manage the business’s Durham Office Services arm, which covers call answering, registered office addresses, mail management, meeting room and hot desk hire, and two floors of managed office tenants. Income from Durham Office Services supports DBG’s primary focus, the membership-based Durham Business Club.

Taking on this new role after 12 years’ retail management experience, Aprile is thrilled about her career move: “I’m absolutely delighted to be part of the dynamic team at Durham Business Group, and so excited to be on my new adventure, supporting and networking with all these fabulous businesses.

“As a busy mum I’m really excited to be getting out to attend Durham Business Club events, explore new venues, and meet our members. I already live locally, and this opportunity means I can now also be part of the County Durham business community.”

Aprile will work alongside Durham Business Group CEO, Alison Gittins, who added: “Aprile was introduced through our brilliant network, and I’m confident she’ll be an excellent addition to our team, bringing enthusiasm, communication skills, and a real passion for people.

“Those are the kind of qualities we cherish as we look to build on the 41-year reputation and values of the organisation, and promote Portland House as the hub of Durham Business Group activity, and the perfect place to meet, work and network. Exciting times ahead, and a wonderful start to 2023!”

Caroline Ginnane, ASM Global (Utilita Arena Newcastle)

ASM Global, a producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, has announced the appointment of Caroline Ginnane as general manager of the Utilita Arena Newcastle.

Caroline has been working as the venue’s interim GM, head of sales and marketing, and now takes a step-up to the leadership role of GM. Originally from London, Caroline emigrated to New Zealand following her gap year working in hospitality.

In New Zealand, Caroline headed up ownership and operations of a 250-cover restaurant, running a business with a staff of 100+ people, delivering weddings, parties and other occasions alongside the restaurant’s fine dining offering.

Since then, Caroline has continued to broaden her experience in hospitality, working across venues including theatre, arenas, stadia and large community venues in the UK, New Zealand and Doha.

Caroline commented: “I am thrilled to be taking on the role of permanent General Manager at the Utilita Arena Newcastle as part of the ASM Global family. I am fortunate to work alongside an incredibly passionate and talented team and we will continue to work together to deliver incredible events for the North East region.”

Caroline will commence her new role from January 2023, as the venue gets set for a busy 2023, with major live music events taking place including Lewis Capaldi, Peter Kay, Kiss, 1975, Chris and Rosie Ramsey and much more.

Alison Thompson, Andrew Simpson, Gregory Jung, Gregg Brown and John Madden: Seaward

Peterlee based electrical test and measurement company Seaward has announced several senior appointments as it continues to invest in resources and develop expanding national and international operations.

Alison Thompson has been appointed as HR manager in a new role that will see her become part of the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall business strategy and supporting growth.

Andrew Simpson joins as business development manager for Calibrationhouse, which provides specialist UKAS accredited calibration services for electronic, optical and dimensional test equipment.

In the US, Gregory Jung has been appointed national business development manager - Rigel Medical in a move that sees continued expansion of the brand’s operations across North America.

Elsewhere, Seaward UK has promoted Gregg Brown to the position of commercial director and John Madden steps up to become operations director as the Peterlee based company continues to maintain a resilient performance post pandemic and see strong demand for its products across all its markets.

CEO Chris Callan commented: “Our investment in talented people is the linchpin of providing top quality products and services to customers right across the world. We look forward to both continuing to grow their careers at Seaward and contributing significantly to our future success.”

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