People: Geldards; SMB Group; IoD
Andrea Clayton, a dispute resolution specialist based in the Derby office of Geldards, has promoted from senior associate to associate partner.
Clayton joined Geldards’ commercial dispute resolution team in 2012 and since then has built on her specialism in the automotive, transport, construction and retail Sectors.
She said: “I am thrilled to have been asked to join the Partnership here at Geldards and am thrilled to be contributing to Geldards’ continuing growth in the future.”
Andrew Gedge
Melton Mowbray-based SMB Group has appointed Andrew Gedge as deputy principal.
As part of his new role, Gedge will also be responsible for the group’s curriculum, quality and student experience provision.
Gedge leaves his role as assistant principal, quality and students, at the College of West Anglia (CWA), where he was part of the organisation for over 20 years.
The Institute of Directors has appointed a cyber security expert to its East Midlands team.
Paul Burrows
Paul Burrows, chief executive of Lincoln-based KryptoKloud, becomes regional ambassador for cyber security.
Burrows left the Armed Forces in 2004 to start his own company, Abacus EW, which was acquired in 2010. He launched KryptoKloud in 2016 with his wife Allison, and the business now has more than 25 members of staff.
He said: “The IoD is a fantastic place to connect with fellow directors, share ideas, add value and hone your own business strategy. As an ambassador, I want to increase awareness of cyber issues and provide information to all types of businesses and organisations.”
