People: Turner & Townsend appoints COO; Senior hires at accountancy firm; and more

Global professional services company Turner & Townsend, based in Leeds, has announced a new COO to drive the business’ ongoing growth strategy in its three key segments of infrastructure, real estate and natural resources.

James Dand has been appointed to the role following the retirement of Tom Harrison.

Previously European managing director, Dand first joined the business 15 years ago, driving the firm’s regional growth across Europe.

In his new role, he will be responsible for delivering operational improvements across all aspects of Turner & Townsend’s services, and enhancing performance across its market segments.

Vincent Clancy, Turner & Townsend CEO, said: “James’ promotion to the executive board exemplifies our commitment to recognising and nurturing talent within the business. With his appointment, three of our five executive board members now originally joined the business as a graduate, which is testament to the investment we make in our people. We see Turner & Townsend as the home for the most capable people in our industry, and we want to continue building a working environment that inspires everyone to achieve their full potential.”

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BCA’s Hull office has welcomed two accountants.

Tracy Hutty, who joins as a partner, is a chartered certified accountant and chartered tax adviser, and was previously a partner at CBA Sadofskys.

Yvonne Buck, manager, is a chartered accountant with more than 30 years experience advising a range of business and personal tax clients, most recently at Graybrowne.

Chris Lawes, BCA’s managing partner, said: “I am delighted to welcome Tracy and Yvonne who will add significantly to BCA’s growing pool of talent.”

Simon Banks-Cooper, founder and senior partner, added: “This is yet another exciting time in the firms development as it continues to establish itself as a leading provider of pro-active financial management and transactional support.”
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Dave Pannell

Dave Pannell, marketing director for Huddersfield-based agency The Design Mechanics, is the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s (CIM) new manufacturing ambassador for Yorkshire.

Pannell has more than 20 years’ experience of business-to-business marketing and branding and much of that time has been spent working with some of the largest manufacturing companies in the area.

He said: “Marketing has always been under-represented, and you could argue undervalued, within manufacturing; but the sector as a whole is vital to our area.  Many manufacturers still rely on pre-Internet strategies to find new business though, and few have the marketing knowledge to engage with new buying behaviours. I’m really excited I’ve been given the opportunity to do something about that.”

Diane Earles, network manager for CIM, said: “Dave has an infectious passion for the manufacturing industry, and we’re delighted to be able to appoint someone to this new role who is already doing so much to raise the profile of the sector.”