People: Accountancy firm appoints director of banking; Law firm expands again; and more
York and Leeds-based accountancy practice Garbutt + Elliott has appointed a director of banking.
David Streather takes up the position after 36 years at Lloyds Bank, where he most recently was the area director for SME Banking across East and North Yorkshire.
Based in the firm’s York office, he will advise Garbutt + Elliott’s clients on banking facilities and assist in securing finance to achieve their business aims.
He said: “Garbutt + Elliott’s reputation in the region for the quality and experience of its people is excellent.
“The emphasis that is placed on the clients and their success is what appealed to me. The values, excellent service and great ideas underpin everything the firm does and I am looking forward to contributing to its further growth in our region and beyond.”
Garbutt + Elliott’s managing partner, Russell Turner, added: “David has a great deal of experience within the banking sector in our region and he is a highly-respected operator. His appointment underlines our ongoing commitment to offer business owners a level of support that is built around genuine experts who care. David is passionate about helping businesses so he’s a great fit for the G+E team.”
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Law firm Freeths has expanded its planning and environment group across the firm’s network of 11 offices.
Andy McMullan joins as director in the Manchester office to lead planning consultancy in the North West and Yorkshire regions.
He joins from Knight Frank and will work closely with planning lawyer Michelle Spark who joins from Addleshaw Goddard as senior associate in Leeds.
In Sheffield, Arunsiri Doheny-Adams joins from Bond Dickinson as an environmental lawyer.
Head of the planning and environment group, Chris Waumsley, said: “It is an exciting time for the planning and environment group and our continued growth reflects both our client’s desire for multi-disciplinary advice on development projects and that the group is widely recognised for its depth of experience and quality of advice.”
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Front, the Sheffield based creative agency, has added to its account management team with the appointment of Seb Gloger who joins as a junior account manager.
Gloger has just completed a three-year degree in politics and international relations at The University of Sheffield. He will be working across the agency’s roster of clients who operate in various industries including the attractions, tourism, retail, consumer products, food and drink and automotive sectors.
Joe Chetcuti, director of Front, said: “Seb is a real talent and is a great addition to our account management team.”
