This week’s Yorkshire appointments: Featuring EY, Walker Singleton and Gilbanks

This week’s round-up of Yorkshire appointments includes EY, Walker Singleton and Gilbanks. Read on to find out more…

Tim West, EY’s Leeds office managing partner.

Alexandra Fogal, Ben Coggin, Cara Clancy, Rachel Holmes, Georgina Knockton and Anna Maclolm: EY

EY has today announced the appointment of six new partners in its Leeds office, as the firm continues to make significant investments in top talent to meet client demand and support the growth of the business. The new appointments come as part of a 10 per cent increase in EY’s total Partner population in the UK.

Alexandra Fogal has been promoted to partner in markets and business development. Alex has over 20 years’ experience working with businesses in the North region and joined EY in August 2020, after working in the corporate banking sector for 18 years.

Ben Coggin, who leads EY’s Transaction Diligence team in Yorkshire and the North East, has been promoted to partner after 16 years with the firm. Ben’s time with EY has also included experience in both Sweden and London, the latter of which was spent in EY’s Technology and Media sector team.

Cara Clancy has over 13 years of experience in Audit and has been promoted to Partner. She has worked at EY since joining as a graduate. Cara works with listed and large private groups across a number of different sectors including most recently retail and construction.

Rachel Holmes joined EY 11 years ago as a Senior Consultant with a background in occupational psychology and change management. She has worked on a range of technology transformation projects in the government and infrastructure sector, and now specialises in policing.

Georgina Knockton has nearly 17 years of experience in people consulting with EY and has been promoted to Partner. During her career, she has advised clients across a range of sectors including government and infrastructure, policing, telecoms, pharmaceuticals and automotive, gaining experience in the UK, Europe and Jamaica.

Anna Malcolm has been promoted to Partner in the firm’s technical accounting team after nearly nine years with EY. Anna has more than 20 years of experience in audit and technical accounting roles, having spent more than 10 years with KPMG, as well as just over a year in the retail sector with Morrisons before joining EY.

(L - R): Matthew Bower and Oliver Holdsworth, Walker Singleton

Yorkshire property consultancy Walker Singleton has announced two promotions within its commercial property teams.

Oliver Holdsworth has been promoted by the firm to director. Having joined Walker Singleton in 2021, he previously held the position of associate director and has more than 15 years of experience in the commercial property management sector.

Mathew Bower has become associate director. He began his career at the firm in 2008 as a property manager in the firm’s property receivership team and whilst he continues to be involved in this area of work, is now also an experienced commercial agency and valuation surveyor.

Founded in 1889, Walker Singleton is a multi-disciplinary firm which provides partner-led property and asset solutions. The firm has four key service areas. These comprise commercial property; residential property; machinery and business assets; and land and property auctions.

Walker Singleton director, Paul Diakiw, commented: “Oliver and Mathew’s promotions are fully deserved and testament to their ongoing dedication to supporting our clients”.

“We’re committed to developing the property professionals who work at the firm. These two promotions are evidence of this and I look forward to continuing to work with Oliver and Mathew in their new roles”.

Sophie Scott, Gilbanks

Serviced office provider Gilbanks has appointed Sophie Scott to the new role of marketing manager. She will lead the fast-growing company’s brand development, revenue generation and tenant engagement.

Sophie brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having worked in the property sector for over seven years. Previous roles included MEPC and Morgans City Living.

Sophie commented: “I join Gilbanks at an exciting time in its development. The offices in Leeds and Manchester have raised the bar on professional companies’ expectations of flexible office space and created a fresh approach to building engaged business communities. I look forward to working with the team to drive the next phase of growth.”

Gilbanks launched its Manchester operation in March and is now 90% let. The 22,000 sq ft serviced office is located at 11 York Street. The Grade-A building in the central business district has already attracted tenants such as Rolls Royce and Avison Young. Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, operate the building.

Leeds headquartered, Gilbanks works with large corporates to help them take a more creative approach to utilise their large city-centre offices and unlock their value.

Alex Duckett, managing director of Gilbanks, added: “It’s great to have Sophie on board as we accelerate our national expansion plans. She will play a key role in taking our brand to the next level and helping to ensure that our customers remain engaged with the thriving communities we build.”

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