On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Leicester-based BHW Solicitors has hired two new solicitors from its regional competitors.
Commercial property solicitor Alison Harrod and specialist employment solicitor Aimée Johns have joined BHW from Knights and Wilson Browne Solicitors respectively.
Harrod previously worked at Spearing Waite before it was taken over at the end of last year.
She has been practising commercial property for over 15 years and handles all areas of real estate.
She said: “I am delighted to have joined BHW. They are an extremely well-regarded, independent law firm. Having experienced a period of change at my previous firm, I felt it was time for a fresh challenge and BHW’s client-centric approach was one that appealed immensely.”
Johns has specialised in employment law and HR since qualifying as a solicitor in 2017.
She said: “I’m excited to be joining BHW and taking the next step in my career. Their position as a specialist commercial firm means I can focus on providing very specific, tailored advice to employers across the region.”
Elsewhere, global aerospace company Pattonair has appointed a new head of marketing.
Denise Johnson will oversee the company’s global marketing function from its headquarters in Derby.
Johnson brings ten years’ marketing experience to the firm.
Denise Johnson
In addition to her main role, Johnson will identify opportunities to support internal stakeholders, help to grow the business and contribute to its five-year strategy to elevate its brand positioning.
She said: “I am excited to be joining Pattonair – it has a strong strategy and ethos and knows where it wants to be.”
Johnson, a chartered marketer, was previously head of marketing at niche insurance solutions provider AmTrust International.
Jason Rance, Pattonair’s group innovation director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Denise. She brings with her significant expertise in marketing and a unique combination of business acumen, client focus and innovative thinking.
“Her proven success in bringing teams of people together to communicate a strategy, vision and brand message will be integral to the business.
“As Pattonair continues to grow and diversify, we think Denise is ideally suited to oversee our efforts in maintaining long-term sustainability, driving brand awareness and further strengthening our relationships with our clients.”
