People: Avant Homes; Premier Logistics

Housebuilder Avant Homes has added to its East Midlands construction team with the appointment of Phil Marshall to the role of construction director.

Marshall will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the developments and overseeing the wider construction team.

He said: “I have a genuine passion for ensuring only the highest of standards in delivering high-quality homes that not only meet the needs of customers, but instil the whole construction team with pride.

“Avant Homes has ambitious expansion plans and there is a great opportunity to further strengthen its position as a leading housebuilder in the East Midlands whilst supporting the company’s wider growth strategy.

“It’s a very exciting time to be joining the team and I look forward to helping the East Midlands region go from strength to strength.”

Leicestershire logistics firm Premier Logistics has promoted a long-standing employee to client relationship manager.

Macauley Christopher started his Premier Logistics journey cleaning trucks, working his way through the warehouse and eventually into the office.

He moved into his first leadership role within the business in January where he focused on communication, relationship building and process.

Macauley Christopher and Lee Christopher

Lee Christopher, managing director, said: “People buy from people and relationships are at the heart of every successful business. It’s time for us to position the business in a way that demonstrates how important relationships are to Premier and Macauley will be the one to own this position. He’s a people person and has worked his way up through the company meaning he understands all aspects of Premier.”