On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Adam Zaman and Matt Doherty have joined the corporate tax team at PKF Smith Cooper, as senior manager and manager, as the firm aims to double in size within five years.

Zaman, with a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance, began his career at a regional firm in South Yorkshire, gaining experience in SME tax needs.

He later moved to an accountancy practice, working across various sectors including automotive technology, vehicle leasing, farms and estates, and more.

Doherty started his career at a ‘Big 4’ firm, accumulating over a decade of experience. Based in the Nottingham office, he has expertise in manufacturing and engineering, real estate, sports, and transport and logistics.

Zaman said: “I am delighted to be joining PKF Smith Cooper as a Corporate Tax Senior Manager. I have been warmly welcomed by the team, which is a testament to the great individuals at the firm. I am excited to enhance the already fantastic corporation tax offering at PKF Smith Cooper and look forward to helping our clients with the complexities of the tax world.”

Doherty said: “I am thrilled to be joining PKF Smith Cooper as a Corporate Tax Manager. The team have been very welcoming and I look forward to working closely with our clients to meet their corporate tax compliance obligations, navigate complex tax legislation, understand and mitigate tax risks, take advantage of tax opportunities and incentives and, more broadly, achieve their commercial objectives.”

<Natasha Scott, corporate tax partner at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “It is a pleasure to welcome both Adam and Matt to our Corporate Tax Team. Their combined experience and passion for the field will be instrumental in driving our continued growth and delivering exceptional value to our clients. I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on our team and clients.”

Investigative technology specialist Altia has announced the appointment of two senior figures in a bid to drive further growth across Asia, the Pacific, Australia, and China (APAC).

The additions to the APAC team will see Rob Cordy join as head of sales with Brandan Lizotte taking on the position of senior business development manager, with both tasked with developing the company’s presence in the region.

Headquartered in Nottingham, Altia serves a global audience, providing law enforcement agencies, government departments, and private sector businesses with intelligence and investigation software.

Brandan Lizotte

Cordy’s arrival will complement Altia’s services, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the IT industry across both the private and public sectors, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams at organisations such as Dell, HP, and IBM

With expertise in driving sales growth and cultivating team success, his focus will be on helping organisations achieve business process improvements, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies through Altia’s software solutions.

Lizotte brings with him an extensive background in sales and business development and will support Altia’s expansion goals in the region, establishing strategic partnerships and maintaining long-term client relationships.

He holds a background in law enforcement, having served as a police officer between 2012 and 2017, where he ensured operational safety through patrols, responded to incidents, enforced laws and investigated offences.

Rob Cordy

Rob Sinclair, Altia CEO, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Rob and Brandan to our team. Individually, they both have a strong track record of driving businesses forward with their expertise in sales, business development, and creating long-lasting relationships with customers.

“With their combined experience and leadership, they will play a pivotal role as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the APAC market. We look forward to their contributions and the positive impact they will bring to our organisation, as well as the support they will bring to existing and new customers within the region, helping them to utilise Altia’s technologies and streamline their operations.”

Cordy said: “I am thrilled to join Altia and help lead the expansion of our innovative solutions in the APAC region. The dynamic and rapidly growing market here presents incredible opportunities for us. I’m looking forward to working with the team to enhance our presence and further drive our ambition of providing cutting-edge investigative technology to new heights.”

A property consultancy has expanded its IT team as it increasingly looks to offer cutting-edge solutions for its clients.

Fisher German has added five new members of staff to its IT team after the recent promotion of five others, including Neil Jones to head of IT infrastructure and service operations.

Joining the team are Craig Sharpe and Nathan Robbins, who both join as systems support engineers, Hugh Gilmore who joins as a junior project manager, Emmanuel Isitor who joins as a database administrator, and Anthony Benskin who becomes head of change.

These follow the promotions of Liam Morton to service desk manager, Charlie Pook to systems administrator, Daniel Baldwin to software development manager, and Brian Shaw to systems administrator.

Neil Jones said: “I’m pleased that the IT team has been able to grow organically following my colleagues being rewarded with promotions for their excellent work. Fisher German has always looked to proactively invest in IT and its team to deliver the best service for its clients, which has resulted in the team needing to expand due to increased demand.

“We’re expecting that many of our IT team will become specialists in particular software or solutions as we continue to grow, without them losing that general level of expertise. It’s a really exciting time to be working for Fisher German in IT, and I’m intrigued to see how much we will evolve in the coming years.”

Carl Stirland, IT director at Fisher German, said: “Fisher German provides an excellent working environment that promotes and fosters personal development and community spirit. These are excellent appointments following well-deserved promotions, and I am immensely proud and thankful for all who have contributed to the incredible growth of the IT team.”