On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Leicestershire-based building society, esbs has recently welcomed Helen Stevens to the Board as a non-executive director.
She has almost three decades of experience in the financial sector, working for a variety of investment management firms, banks and asset-servicing businesses.
Stevens will also be part of the Society’s Risk and Compliance Committee.
She said, “All of the roles that I’ve enjoyed the most throughout my career to date have had a strong customer focus – from client service roles in London and Sydney at the very beginning of my working life, to more recently leading an asset service and fund administration business as CEO, back in my home town of Nottingham.
“That’s what appealed to me about esbs. I am a strong supporter of the mutual model and believe that its commitment to delivering fairly priced, clearly defined, high-quality financial products and services is especially important in the current economic climate. I also believe that it’s vital that trusted financial institutions continue to flourish outside the financial hubs of London and Edinburgh so that people can access services locally. Being from the East Midlands myself, the opportunity to join esbs was really exciting. I am already enjoying the collaborative approach that the team takes to problem solving and helping the Society to evolve.”
Paul Tilley, chief executive of esbs, said: “We are delighted to welcome Helen to the Board with her extensive experience and passion. We agree with Helen that the mutual model is incredibly important and look forward to working together to preserve that.”
Nottingham workplace consultants and interior fit-out firm, Blueprint Interiors has announced the appointment of Caitlin Houlbrook as a workplace designer.
Caitlin Houlbrook
Houlbrook is relocating to the East Midlands having worked in similar roles for leading London-based office designers. She is also a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) and holds a BA in Product Design from Nottingham Trent University.
Commenting on her new role she said. “I am really pleased to join Blueprint Interiors as their values align closely with mine. As a WELL AP, I am looking forward to using my skills in a business that supports and promotes these standards when creating workplaces that support healthy and happy employees.”
Chloe Sproston, Blueprint Interiors, creative director said: “Sustainability, mental wellbeing and emotional health are just as important to embrace when creating productive workplaces. The WELL Building Standard is at the heart of our process so that our designs help protect the planet and look after our people. With Caitlin as part of our team, we will be able to encourage more businesses to embrace these design principles and incorporate sustainability into their workplace.”
