People: John Good Group bolsters board of directors; New BID manager appointed; and more

The John Good Group has announced the appointment of Kevin Harrison, Managing Director of Good Travel Management to its Board of Directors.

Harrison joins the Hull-based group’s Board with immediate effect and becomes Chair of the Communications and Engagement Committee while continuing in his role as Managing Director of the business travel management company.

Harrison brings over 36 years of relevant experience to the Board. Spearheading the growth of Good Travel Management, which has increased in size by 950% under his leadership, Harrison has also overseen the integration of various acquisitions to complement organic growth.

Stewart Oades,  John Good Group’s Chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kevin to the Board during this period of exciting growth for the John Good Group. Kevin brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the business having led Good Travel Management for 14 years.

“Furthermore, Kevin’s passion for workplace culture and staff engagement make him an ideal addition to the Board and Kevin’s skills and experience will provide valuable insight.”

Harrison added: “I’m delighted to be joining the Board at such an exciting time for the John Good Group. I’m looking forward to helping shape the future of the John Good Group and ensuring the Good Family Values and our people remain at the heart of what we do as we continue to expand.”

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Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District) has appointed a BID manager to deliver the organisation’s five-year vision.

Elizabeth Murphy, who takes up her post on July 1, brings with her a wealth of experience working with town centre organisations in West and South Yorkshire.

Over the next five years, a levy on qualifying town centre businesses will raise more than £3m which will be reinvested into promoting Harrogate’s shops, hotels, bars and restaurants.

Working from a town centre office, Murphy’s role will be to champion businesses within the BID area, forge relationships with organisations, and implement advertising campaigns to promote the town to a national and international market.

Additionally, she will work with businesses in delivering real cost savings to them through centrally negotiated services, such as insurance, recycling and utilities.

John Fox, Harrogate BID chairman, said: “It has been a long process to find the right person for us. We interviewed a number of highly-qualified applicants for the position and Elizabeth was the candidate with the skills and experience we required.

“She has a decade of experience promoting town centres in south and west Yorkshire, and was instrumental in delivering the BID for Wakefield.

“Even though Elizabeth doesn’t officially take up her post until July, she will be coming to Harrogate on a regular basis, meeting key players within the town, and advising the BID team on a number of forthcoming activities.”

Murphy added: “Harrogate has always been one of my favourite destinations; it’s a fantastic town and with its rich mixture of shops, bars and open spaces, it has something for everyone.

“I’m very much looking forward to joining the Harrogate BID team and helping boost Harrogate’s appeal even further. In addition to increasing footfall, which will give the daytime and night time economy a lift, I will be ensuring the BID also delivers cost savings for town centre businesses.”

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Leeds-based P+HS Architects has announced two senior appointments to its management team.

Clare Lane becomes an Associate and Pete Stead has been named an Associate Director.

Joe Biggs, Managing Director of P+HS Architects, said: “P+HS Architects have grown significantly since it began in 1984 with just two people and one office; today we have three offices and 70 staff. Over the years we have planned our growth strategically to create a resilient and sustainable business, fit for future challenges.

“Strengthening our structure and management teams is a part of this, allowing us to progress talented staff and maintain a balance within the senior team. Clare and Pete are both highly talented, dedicated individuals who will make an even greater contribution to the Practice in their new roles and I’m delighted to wish them every success.”

Biggs added: “Clare Lane is a senior architect with extensive knowledge of the residential sector. She currently leads one of our housing teams and manages relationships with some of our key residential clients. Clare’s appointment to Associate demonstrates our continued commitment to strengthening and managing our residential resources.”

“Pete Stead is an Associate and also Technical Manager, leading teams and responsible for driving forward P+HS Architects’ high standards of technical excellence. In his new role as Associate Director, Pete will begin to take on additional senior management responsibilities ahead of joining the Board as a full Director in 2021.”