Professionals: Andrew Jackson Solicitors; Redmayne-Bentley; BDO; Endless

INVESTMENT management and stockbroking firm Redmayne-Bentley has welcomed two investment managers to its Leeds team.

Roy Kaitcer has joined the Leeds investment services team from Brewin Dolphin where he was divisional director in Manchester, having been with the firm for almost 20 years.

He has more than 35 years’ experience in the industry, having begun his career in 1980 at Henry Cook Lumsden in Manchester. He moved to Charlton Seal Dimmock in 1985, where he spent five years as an investment adviser. He also held positions as assistant director at Bell Lawrie White and Quilter Cheviot before moving to Brewin Dolphin. 

Redmayne-Bentley has also hired Thomas Dawson from Investec Wealth & Investment.

He is a chartered wealth manager and chartered accountant who began his career with Grant Thornton in 2006 before joining Investec in 2010, where he was a discretionary investment manager in the Leeds office.

James Andrews, head of investment management at Redmayne-Bentley, said: “I am very pleased to welcome such high-calibre individuals as Tom and Roy. The business continues to grow, both in Leeds and across the rest of the UK, and we expect to make further announcements in due course as we enter an exciting phase of growth for the business.”

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ANDREW JACKSON Solicitors has become a patron member of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Bruce Massie, the Chamber’s membership and business manager, said: “Andrew Jackson is a long-established, highly regarded law firm in the region and nationally. The team is already very supportive of the work of the Chamber, so we are particularly delighted to welcome them as our newest patron member.

“Our Chamber works hard for its members and Andrew Jackson’s decision to become a patron, representing one of our core membership sectors, is a clear endorsement of its support of what we do.”

Mark Pearson-Kendall, managing partner at Andrew Jackson, said: -“Andrew Jackson has supported the Chamber for many years but as a key partner, we will provide a greater level of support to, and involvement in, the local business community.

The team at Andrew Jackson is very much looking forward to playing an active role in a range of events and initiatives across the year and demonstrating our commitment to the business community in the region. It’s a great time for the city, and to be based in the heart of it.”

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TERRY JONES, lead partner at BDO in Yorkshire has welcomed the election of Paul Eagland as the new managing partner.

Mr Eagland, who succeeds Simon Michaels in October, has been a member of BDO’s leadership team since 2008 and has held a number of senior leadership positions during that time.

Key positions include head of national tax, head of national audit and, most recently, head of national professional services.  

Mr Eagland, said: “BDO has a great track record of championing and serving the needs of the UK mid-market and ambitious businesses.  This is all down to our people who anticipate the needs of our clients, provide valued expertise and create strong entrepreneurial relationships.”

Mr Jones added: “I’m delighted that Paul will take over as the new BDO managing partner.  He is passionate about empowering our talented people and promoting our values and has the experience, knowledge and vision to lead this firm successfully.  I know Paul will make sure that BDO continues to lead the market by investing in people and technology and ensuring we take advantage of regulatory changes that open up the market.”

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LEEDS-based private equity house Endless has hired John Stout as director in its London office.

He joins with more than 14 years’ experience at Lloyds Banking Group, where he was a director in the leveraged finance restructuring team.

Garry Wilson at Endless, said “It’s great to have an experienced lender on board and John will help us deploy the £100m we have specifically set aside in Fund IV for acquiring and providing debt.”

Mr Stout added: “I am delighted to be joining the Endless team and look forward to working with them to develop the firms debt purchasing and stressed lending capability.”