On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Jennie Holland, left, with Kelly Mancaruso

Nottingham and Lincoln-based PR agency Jennie Holland PR has expanded its team with the appointment of Kelly Mancaruso as an account manager.

To manage a raft of new business, Mancaruso, who is originally from New York, has joined the company at its Nottingham office in the Lace Market.

She said: “This is an agile and proactive company that has a solid understanding of what gets the best results in this fast-paced and ever-changing industry.

“The business has extensive connections and a vibrant portfolio, which is testament to the quality of work that the team continues to deliver. The approach is refreshing and my new colleagues have welcomed me with open arms.

“I’m already using my skills and contacts to deliver results for clients and I will be working with MD Jennie to continue to grow the business.”

Managing director, Jennie Holland, said: “Kelly is a welcome addition to our team. Her experience, enthusiasm and tenacity are just what we look for and it already feels like she has been with us for a long time – a great sign.”

Ben Barber

Leicester-based app development company Xibis has appointed a new application developer.

Ben Barber joins Xibis as a new Android app developer and will be working on new client apps, bringing in a new programming language and investigating how Amazon Alexa Skills can be used to benefit clients.

Barber’s appointment brings the team at Xibis up to 18 people. He joins Xibis from Games Workshop and has two years’ experience as an app developer with four years’ platform experience.

Xibis managing director, Neil Morjaria, said: “We’ve seen an increase in demand for smartphone and tablet apps over the last two years. We made the decision to look for dedicated Android and iOS developers to meet this demand and to benefit our clients.

“Having another dedicated Android developer will provide benefits in terms of both time and quality. Ben is working on some exciting new projects and ways in which we can enhance our services for clients.”

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