Companies announcing new appointments include Northern Powergrid, Richard Reed Solicitors, RMT Accountants & Business Advisor, CMP Products, RWO and Robson Laidler Wealth
The RMT audit team (from left) commercial services director Paul Gainford, audit manager Becky Barker, associate director Joe Mackie-Walsh and audit managers Olivia Nailon and David Hutcheon(Image: RMT)
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has brought two further senior recruits into its audit team as it continues to invest in meeting growing client demand. Joe Mackie-Walsh has joined the Gosforth-based firm’s audit team as an associate director, with Becky Barker taking up the role of audit manager.
Originally from Darlington, Mr Mackie-Walsh moved to the London office of one of the UK’s Big Four firms after graduating from Newcastle University before deciding to return to the North East. He brings over a decade of experience across a broad range of sectors, gained at leading North East professional services firms and private businesses.
Ms Barker also began her career in London after graduating from Durham University and has over eight years’ audit experience gained in practices in the capital and back in the North East.
Paul Gainford, director of commercial services at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, added: “We’ve seen a surge in new business wins over recent months from a wide range of clients, and we’ve been building our audit team to ensure the support and advice they need is on hand.
“Joe and Becky are excellent additions to this team, with both the personal and professional qualities that will help them thrive at RMT, and we’re expecting to see further new recruits joining us in the coming months.”
Left to right, Paul McGinlay and Brad Jobson at Northern Powergrid(Image: Northern Powergrid)
Northern Powergrid has made two senior leadership appointments to strengthen its regional operations. Paul McGinlay, who has joined the executive team as director of regional operations, has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience from the telecoms sector, having led large-scale, field engineering and operational teams across Scotland and the North of England.
As director of operations for the North of England at Openreach, he led a team of around 3,500 engineers overseeing regional operations and service delivery. He now leads Northern Powergrid’s regional operations directorate, the company’s largest, comprising around 1,800 colleagues across the North East and Yorkshire.
Meanwhile Brad Jobson has been appointed general manager for Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear. He has spent almost three years at Northern Powergrid and most recently held the role of commercial manager for the company’s energy flexibility offering, where he played a key role in supporting the transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity network.
In his new role, Brad will be responsible for regional operational performance, safety leadership and delivering business plans across the North East.
Neil Jones of RWO(Image: RWO)
Newcastle engineers RWO has strengthened its geoenvironmental and ground engineering operations with two appointments. Neil Jones has extended his contract with the Seaton Burn company as geoenvironmental services associate director, having joined two years ago following a short period of retirement,
With more than 40 years of experience and expertise, Mr Jones will continue to be responsible for the design and preparation of geotechnical design solutions for clients who include national housebuilders and developers, as well as staff development and training, reviewing reports and ensuring technical compliance.
The company also welcomes Spencer Ollivier, who joins the geoenvironmental team as an experienced geotechnical engineer. His role will include geohazard assessments, desk studies, site walk overs, planning, supervising and reporting on ground investigations and the preparation of specifications and reports.
Department head and director Chris Rudd said: “It’s great to have Spencer onboard and extend Neil’s time with us. Both are assets to the business as we move forward and invaluable members of the RWO team.”
Left to right: Savannah Beckett, Kathryn Musgrove, Helena Dar, Lynn Liddle, Hannah Cullen and Lucy Cardy and Richard Reed Solicitors.(Image: Richard Reed Solicitors)
Sunderland based Richard Reed Solicitors has announced expansion of its conveyancing department. The team, led by Nicola Bennell, director and solicitor, has promoted Steven Douglas to associate solicitor, and welcomed Kathryn Musgrove as solicitor. Savannah Beckett and Hannah Cullen have also recently joined the team.
Additional support has been provided through the recruitment of paralegals Lynn Liddle and Lucy Cardy. Other strategic appointments include Matthew Lockey, who has been promoted to head of private family law, having joined the firm in May 2023. In addition, Helena Dar has joined as solicitor in the wills, trusts & probate team.
Sarah Reid, managing director, Richard Reed said: “We are delighted to welcome a number of new colleagues to the firm and to recognise the achievements of our newly promoted team members, Matthew and Steven. This period of growth is a testament to the hard work of our people and the trust our clients place in us. As we continue to expand, our focus remains on delivering a personal, high-quality service across all areas of the business.
“We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in our people at every stage of their careers. We remain dedicated to creating an environment where talent is nurtured, and success is shared.”
Demos Hoursoglou, CMP Products’ new COO(Image: CMP Products)
CMP Products has appointed a new chief operating officer to drive productivity and sustainable growth across the division. Demos Hoursoglou brings extensive senior leadership experience across a range of engineering and manufacturing environments, with a strong track record of delivering operational transformation programmes.
His priorities will include enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening safety standards and investing in people development across the organisation. Mr Hoursoglou joins CMP from RLC Aerospace Limited, where he’d worked as director of operations for over a year. Prior to that he’d worked for Jaguar Land Rover and Honda UK.
He said: “I’m delighted to be joining CMP at such an important stage in its growth journey. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about improving operational performance, driving efficiency and building strong, engaged teams. CMP’s clear commitment to sustainable growth and continuous improvement makes this an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the business to strengthen operations, enhance collaboration and ensure we deliver consistently against our long‑term ambitions.”
Mr Hoursoglou’s appointment follows the announcement that chief operating officer, Steve Holt, will retire at the end of May after nearly 38 years with the business.
Robson Laider Wealth welcomes Hannah Witty as chartered financial planner and associate director.(Image: Robson Laider Wealth)
Newcastle wealth management firm Robson Laidler Wealth has appointed Hannah Witty as a chartered financial planner and associate director. Ms Witty, originally from West Sussex, brings more than 15 years of financial advice experience to the firm and will play a key role in supporting growth while enhancing the service for new and existing clients.
She was previously a financial adviser at Wades Financial Services, recently acquired by Foster Denovo, and began her career at Three Counties, where she gained her professional qualifications.
Directors of RL Wealth Neil and Amanda Cowie, who have known Ms Witty professionally for many years, are pleased to welcome her into their team.
The mum-of-three is passionate about driving change and empowerment of women in the financial services sector with recent industry data from the Financial Conduct Authority showing that only 15 to 17% of financial advisers are female.
She said: “I’m excited to be joining Robson Laidler Wealth at such an important time in its journey. I’ve always admired the firm’s independent, family-led approach and its dedication to putting clients first. I look forward to contributing to the team and supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. I’m proud to be stepping into a senior role and helping to model what’s possible for high-performing women in financial services.”
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