On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Paul Walker has joined the Premier Logistics team in Coalville as commercial and operations director.
Since the age of 18, Walker has worked in the logistics industry, starting in SMEs through to blue chip companies. He built his career with big industry players DHL, Bibby’s and Menzies Group.
He said: “I wanted to work somewhere that I could truly put my own stamp on and add real value to. With Premier, I can go about making change immediately for the good of the business, as opposed to having to go through months of red tape.
“This new role is a genius step in the five-year business plan and I’m already making moves to get closer to reaching that £50m turnover by anticipating new hires and establishing new corporate relationships.
“Starting with the company before it reaches its 20th year is great timing. It provides a real time-stamp for how much team Premier can achieve by its next anniversary.”
Lee Christopher, managing director of Premier Logistics, said: “Paul comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained over many years working within our illustrious industry.
“Paul, like myself, started from the bottom working within SME businesses cutting his teeth, and then built his career through the big boys. With Premier, Paul won’t be just another number in a big organisation. He’s here to help us achieve our exciting growth plans, add stability, and further strengthen our management team.
“We have very big plans but they are very achievable as a team. We also have a major milestone next year, it will be our 20th year in business come next May and plans are underway to have a big party.”
Ben Dawson and Andy Sawyer
Workplace consultants and office interior fit-out specialist Blueprint Interiors has announced a director promotion and the appointment of a new business development manager.
Andy Sawyer, who was previously contracts manager has been promoted to project director and Ben Dawson joins as a business development manager.
With over 25 years’ experience within the fit-out sector, Sawyer joined Blueprint Interiors in 2016 and will join the management board. He has previously worked with some of the leading global leisure and retail brands on demanding and high profile commercial fit-out projects.
He said: “I am delighted that my loyalty and hard work has been rewarded with a promotion and I am looking forward to working with the management team to improve processes and nurture the skills of the fantastic team we have at here at Blueprint Interiors. The size of contracts we have been trusted to complete over recent years are testament to our commitment to helping employers create cultures centred around workplace well-being and designed to be used by their best asset – their people.”
Dawson has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and studied architecture at De Montfort University. He began his career as an interior designer but gravitated towards business development in order to build on his passion for developing relationships and delivering tailored solutions.
He said: “I’m looking forward to promoting the company to my extensive network of contacts within the architectural and commercial property sectors as well wider business community. I was hugely impressed with the quality of case studies on the website and the glowing testimonials from some impressive clients.”
Operations director, Rachel Biddles, added: “We are enjoying an extensive period of growth as businesses realise they need advice from workplace consultants to discover how to create inspiring places where people are equipped with the tools to adapt to hybrid work styles. Andy joining the board will strengthen the management team and enable us to further improve contract processes and Ben’s expertise in business development will help us to continue winning work from the top employers in the Midlands.”
