On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Caroline Barr

Chesterfield-based Milestone Financial Planning has appointed Caroline Barr.

Barr has more than 10 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Milestone she was the executive assistant to the Senior Executive team at Sheffield-based Techdept.

She returns to the financial services industry after a 10-year absence, joining Milestone as a paraplanner.

Barr said: “I’m excited to reenergise my career in financial services at a company with such strong ethics and standards as Milestone. The family feel of Milestone is exactly what I have been looking for – an opportunity to work closely with clients and identify the best products and services possible for them.

“The collaborative approach that Milestone takes, working alongside other local respected businesses, like BRM Solicitors and Mitchells Chartered Accountants. means I am involved in Chesterfield’s thriving business community – an opportunity I am loving.”

James Baker

James Baker, associate building sSurveyor for Artelia across the UK has been appointed chair of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) East Midlands Regional Board.

As chair, Baker will head the Regional Board and provide leadership and guidance on a range of objectives to set and improve local industry standards. Activities will include influencing Government policy and encouraging more young and diverse talent in to the industry by raising awareness of the various careers available in the land, property and construction sectors.

Baker said: “I am thrilled to be appointed as Chair of the East Midlands. There are a wealth of opportunities available in the East Midlands to those in the profession and the next generation and I look forward to delivering the range of initiatives which will have a positive impact on our local industry and our wider local communities in the region.”

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