On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
The University of Derby has appointed a new associate provost to lead industry engagement and to drive forward employability, enterprise and business development.
Dr Matt Snowden joins the University from the University of West London where he was the Dean of Academic Partnerships (UK) and director of Research & Enterprise Operations.
He will take up the position on 30 September.
Snowden said: “I am incredibly pleased to be joining the University as it strives towards its ambitious plans to engage with industry in ways that generate opportunity and impact for both our learners and the local economy.
Ensuring our graduates are equipped to face the opportunities and challenges that businesses will need to adapt to is something I am excited to be a part of. As an innovative and highly engaged University, Derby can and will play a crucial and central role in supporting our local and regional businesses to thrive.
“I relish the challenge to engage with local industry partners, and the opportunities the creation of a new mayoral authority brings for businesses to gain the skills they need to innovate and grow.”
Snowden has experience in developing business engagement strategies and mobilising commercial opportunities, as well as in the fields of knowledge transfer and student enterprise.
Professor Kathryn Mitchell CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, said: “I am delighted that Dr Snowden will be joining the University to drive forward our industry engagement work. By delivering academic expertise, innovation, and knowledge, alongside a pipeline of student and graduate talent, we can support businesses and other organisations to meet the challenges of the future.”
Leicestershire-based business growth consultancy, Champions, has strengthened its creative and content team with the addition of seven new hires.
The family-run company, which was founded in 2003, provides services in business growth, after-dinner speaking, music and entertainment, celebrity talent and events.
With a growing list of national and international clients, the company has expanded its team to meet increasing demand.
Wayne Rees joins as graphic designer, Sophie Turrill as content executive, and Mark Lawrence as PR executive.
Coby Allen has been appointed as creative media executive, while Oliver Hunter takes on the role of marketing executive.
Ryan Jhaj joins as strategy executive, and Taylor Morley as digital marketing executive.
Champions MD Matthew Hayes, said: “We’re delighted to be adding to the talent in our Creative Team to help manage the increasing output for our clients. I am sure they will all prove to be real assets for the company and welcome them into the Champs team. I look forward to working with them.”
