On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Handelsbanken in Lincoln has appointed a new corporate manager.

Sue Fisher joins the local relationship bank with over 31 years of banking experience, the last 15 of which have been in Lincoln and the wider county.

She said: “What attracted me to Handelsbanken was its pure focus on serving the customer. As experienced local bankers we have the power to make all the decisions that matter to our customers, swiftly and sensibly here in the branch. The bank provides customers with an extremely high level of service, and products structured to meet their individual needs.”

John Gell branch manager, added: “I am very pleased to welcome Sue and her substantial experience to our team. Her appointment means that we can continue to meet the growing needs of both existing and new customers in Lincoln whilst maintaining the high levels of service for which we are renowned.”

Lord William Burlington and the Duke of Devonshire

Lord William Burlington has been installed as the new chancellor of the University of Derby, an ‘ambassadorial’ role held by his father, the 12th Duke of Devonshire, for the last 10 years.

Lord Burlington was installed as the fourth chancellor at an official ceremony in the Devonshire Dome, at the University’s Buxton Campus last week.

He said: “It is an honour and privilege to become Chancellor of such an ambitious and forward-looking university and I intend to take on the position with an open mind, not with preconceived ideas. I am curious, I want to listen, and I want to learn.

“What I do know is that good education is the right of everybody, at all stages of life. It has the ability to transform lives and is fundamental to a functioning society. These sentiments are very close to my heart and will no doubt shape the way I approach the role.”