Neil Sherreard, a non-executive director of Swindon-based construction group Beard, has been appointed to the board of The Building Safety Group, the national health, safety and environmental consultancy. Neil, pictured, was previously on the board of the consultancy, based near Bristol, between 1998 and 2008. At that time he was managing director of Bristol-based...
Barclays Business has appointed Fiona Harrison as its new regional development manager for the South West. Fiona, pictured, will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with independent brokers to generate, package and place new commercial mortgage lending propositions of between £50,000 and £3m for businesses seeking finance. She will also work closely with...
The July edition of Swindon Business News includes features on innovation in the motor industry, coverage of our inaugural South West PA of the Year Awards, a preview of next month's Green Special as well as finance, law and property.
Accountancy firm PwC has continued to invest in the region with the appointment of three directors, eight senior managers and 15 managers. The three director promotions are made from the firm’s assurance, deals and consulting practices. In assurance, Stephen Patey, who celebrates his 20th anniversary with PwC later this year, will to continue...
Chartered accountants Monahans, which has offices in Swindon and Chippenham, has recruited Caroline Bee as manager in its fast-growing forensic services team. Caroline is returning to the practice having originally qualified with Monahans after leaving university and working in corporate finance. She returns after working within senior management at Wiltshire Council, latterly as head...
Arkell’s, the Swindon-based family-owned brewery has appointed 26-year old Alex Arkell as head brewer – the first family member to take on the role for several generations. The brewery was started by John Arkell in 1843 and has been in the same family’s hands since – surviving the mass of takeovers and mergers...
Swindon lawyer Paul Trincas has been chosen as one of the athletics officials for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Paul, a partner and head of corporate services at Charles Lucas & Marshall, found out today that he has been selected after being short-listed for interview at the end of June. He will be part...
Etherlive, the IT specialist for the live event sector, is to increase its presence in the market with the appointment of Steve Birnage. Birnage will join the growing sales team at the technology firm, based in Brinkworth near Swindon, as senior account manager from 1 September 2011. Birnage joins market leading Etherlive after over two decades...
Jackie Waller has been made an associate at Swindon law firm, Charles Lucas & Marshall. Jackie has worked in residential conveyancing for over 20 years, dealing with all aspects of residential property law. She has a strong IT background and has worked extensively on the development of case management systems for various legal teams,...
