Appointments: ANS, Stephensons, Digital Next
IT and cloud computing specialist ANS Group is gearing up for expansion in London with the appointment of a new regional sales director.
Jo Feldman has joined the Manchester-based business after previously working at ABSnet and Capita IT Services where he handled IT sales for the south of England before managing UK-wide commercial IT sales.
The appointment is part of ANS’ plan to double the size of its London team by the end of summer which is already responsible for half of the firm’s £47m turnover.
Managing director Paul Sweeney said: “Jo has an impressive track record in driving sales and supporting long-term business growth, his appointment is key for ANS as we continue to invest in the business’ presence in London.
“Manchester and London are two of the largest tech-hubs in Europe. The decision to expand our offering in the south will ensure we maintain our leadership position in the UK’s managed private cloud arena.”
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DIGITAL Next has appointed Nathan Elly as marketing manager for the company’s head office in Manchester.
The 23-year-old joined the company’s marketing team in July after graduating from Huddersfield University. While studying he undertook a 12-month work placement with sister company SEONext.
Based at the Sharp Project in east Manchester, he will be responsible for Digital Next’s website, PR and marketing.
He said: “The strong relationships I developed with colleagues during my placement were a key factor in my decision to join Digital Next. The team is committed to keeping their clients at the forefront of digital technology, and the intensity of this focus, combined with the supportive and creative vibe of the office, make it a great place to work.”
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LAW firm Stephensons is offering legal apprenticeships to students who are considering alternative routes to university.
It has already recruited one legal apprentice as well as a PR apprentice, but still has several apprenticeships on offer for A level standard students interested in law.
In August, Rachel Ord, 18, joined Stephensons’ clinical negligence department in Wigan as their first paralegal apprentice.
Last month, the firm recruited its first-ever apprentice, Chloe Kendall, from Warrington. Chloe, also 18, joined the marketing team in Leigh as a PR apprentice.
Janine Turner, HR manager said: “Stephensons has always invested in developing the careers of our people, they are after all our greatest asset. We’ve been looking into offering apprenticeships for a while and we’re delighted to be part of the new legal apprenticeship scheme.”
