Monday, 12 November 2012

Management Moves / Appointments

Addo Printing, Production Director appointed – Job creation
Darlington-based Addo Printing has invested in new equipment following an increase in turnover. The new equipment can operate at super-high speeds to increase efficiency and reduce costs. The company has appointed a production director and plans to increase staff headcount by November 2013.
Pardoes, Head of Marketing role created, company growth
South West solicitors firm Pardoes has taken on a Head of Marketing. The company has five offices across the South West.
UKFast, Senior appointments – ongoing business growth
Due to exceptional business growth, hosting and cloud computing company UKFast has promoted their management accountant to the role of Financial Director, while the former Head of Account Management has been promoted to Director of Account Management.
Viessmann, Technical Sales Manager appointed
Viessmann has appointed a technical sales manager, projects division. He will provide support to the commercial sales team across the UK, and develop product offering in biomass and combined heat and power. The company has an annual turnover of £31.5m.
Alec Finch & Company appoints Group MD
Insurance broker Alec Finch & Company has appointed a group managing director. The company has an annual turnover of £3.6 million and employs 500 staff.
Excalibur, 4 New Managers, further job creation
IT communications business Excalibur has undergone a management buyout after securing a seven-figure funding package from HSBC. The deal will help it to drive revenues and create 20 new roles by January 2013. Managing director Gary Wetherall is stepping down while four new managers have been appointed. Revenues are up 50 per cent on the previous year.
Intersnack, Head of Sales appointed
Intersnack, the snack supplier which owns the Pom-Bear and Penn State brands, has appointed a head of sales. Intersnack has three manufacturing sites at Corby, Haverhill and also Stanley, County Durham, where it is headquartered. Turnover £79.6m, 460 employees.
Playtech, Head of Investor Relations appointed
Playtech, the international designer, developer, licensor and provider of software and services for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, has appointed a Head of Investor Relations with effect from 1 December 2012.
Daisy Group Plc, Appoints MD
Daisy Group Plc, a Lancashire-based provider of business communications services, has appointed a Managing Director for its Retail business. He will help to develop growth opportunities for the retail business. Turnover £348.6m, 1,450 employees.

Penny Winter – The UK Knack Group
www.theukknackgroup.co.uk