People: RSM UK; Platelet Services; Silverstone Fleet Management
RSM UK has promoted Mitul Raja to audit partner in the Leicester office.
Raja joined RSM in 2019 to help grow the audit practice in the Midlands, focusing on large corporates. Prior to this he spent 13 years at a Big Four firm after joining its graduate scheme.
Kevin Harris, office managing partner, RSM Leicester said: “This promotion is testimony to Mitul’s talent, hard work and expertise. His promotion is another step towards strengthening our capability to meet the everchanging needs of middle market businesses in the East Midlands. We are committed to growing and developing our people to create a culture where they feel valued and can thrive, and Mitul’s expertise is invaluable to our Leicester team.”
Raja said: “Becoming audit partner is a huge achievement and a major highlight of my time at RSM. I feel honoured to play a part in shaping the future of RSM and support Midlands businesses to achieve their goals.”
Bob Humphries, non-executive director; Natalia Dovlatova, CEO; Paul Cato, senior research scientist
Nottingham-based contract research organisation, Platelet Services, has appointed Dr Paul Cato as senior research scientist.
Cato started his career working for the NHS as a biomedical scientist in haemotology and immunology, where he gained a great deal of experience in clinical blood work, building his knowledge in red blood cells, platelets and leukocytes. After seven years, Cato moved into industry, where his career has primarily been focused on the development of bespoke assays for pharmaceutical research.
He said: “As an experienced research scientist with a background in haematology blood sciences, Platelet Services feels like the perfect fit. I am looking forward to working with a fantastic and experienced team and learning new methods whilst returning to an area of research that I really enjoy and have experience within.
“I am excited to be in a role where I can interact with and help clients with the potential for longer term projects, and to be working with platelets and leukocytes again. Platelet Services has a great reputation in the market for its work and I am looking forward to an exciting future.”
A car and van leasing firm, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has hired its first part-time employee.
Michelle Williamson
Michelle Williamson is the new sales support executive at Northampton-based Silverstone Fleet Management.
She has 14 years’ experience in the car leasing industry, approached the firm when she was made redundant a few years ago but there were no available positions.
Williamson said: “I really wanted to work for Silverstone Fleet Management. It’s small, local and renowned for being a great company. I love working with cars and you really feel like you’re part of a team here. Everyone supports and looks after each other.
“I’m really grateful to Scott for hiring me as it is so hard to find a part-time job in something you enjoy and continue your career as a working mother. He’s taken a chance on me, allowing me to work part-time and it really makes such a difference.”
