Appointments: Wilson Field, Park Place Corporate Finance, Twisted Automotive

BUSINESS recovery firm Wilson Field has appointed an associate director, Andy Wood, who has joined from the P&A Partnership.

He spent 17 years at P&A and has worked with small owner-managed businesses as well as large companies with multi-million pound turnovers.

Sheffield-based Mr Wood spoke to TheBusinessDesk.com on his appointment. He said: “I’ve been established in IP for 23 years, and with the move I was looking for a new challenge to keep focused on the job at hand.

“I have always seen Wilson Field as a progressive business and forward thinking. They have taken on challenges of modern media communications, an area we all have to grow on, excited to be part of.

“There’s still a great misunderstanding of what we do in the insolvency sector and what value we can add. There’s a misconception that we all come to work and love closing businesses down, when we actually love coming to work to find a solution, save jobs and help businesses move forward.”

Nick Wilson, managing director of Wilson Field, said: “We are delighted to welcome Andy to the team and look forward to his support in helping us take the company to the next level.”
Andy added: “Wilson Field is a young, evolving team which is embracing change and is dedicated to preserving businesses which in turn gives optimum results for all concerned – clients, creditors and employees. Part of my remit will be to develop that team further.
“I look forward to contributing to the ongoing business progression at Wilson Field.”

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AN ASSOCIATE director, James Croxen, has been appointed at Park Place Corporate Finance.

He joins after seven years in the mergers and acquisitions team at BDO, advising privately-owned business across the sectors.

Founding partner Tim Simpson said: “We are pleased to welcome James to our growing team at Park Place. We have been enjoying a strong upturn in activity since Tim Clarke and Ben Peacock became partners. In the first six month of 2015 our team has advised on eleven transactions with a combined transaction value of £1bn.

“James brings a wealth of experience and an established track record that will ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality of advice to our growing client base. “

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IAN Robinson has joined Twisted Automotive, based in Thirsk, as finance director.

He joins the business from Insight Healthcare, and was previously group finance director of the private equity owned ALcontrol Laboratories, a leading laboratory testing group.

Mr Robinson said: “Twisted is undergoing a rapid expansion and is well placed to leverage the partnership opportunities that are arising at home and overseas. The business has ambitious growth plans and will launch a series of new services over the coming months. I’m joining a driven and entrepreneurial management team.”

Alex Duckett, operations director said: “Attracting the best talent underpins our growth strategy and Ian brings a wealth of experience to the business. He will play a key role in supporting the management team going forward.”

Twisted’s main business involves buying new Defenders and modifying them to individual customers specifications. It offers a range of four models, provides custom builds, and also restores and improves customers’ existing vehicles.