On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Dan Crossley

Rykneld Homes has announced the appointment of Dan Crossley as its new director of Property Services, effective November 4.

Crossley will join the organisation, which is responsible for managing and maintaining 7,600 homes owned by North East Derbyshire District Council, from Berneslai Homes in Barnsley.

In his new role, he will oversee various aspects of property management, including repairs, stock condition, voids, damp and mould issues, compliance, and planned investments.

He said: “It’s a great time to be joining Rykneld Homes. The encouraging recent Regulator of Social Housing Inspection means I have a strong foundation to build on and a clear plan about the improvements needed.”

Deputy managing director Niall Clark, said: “This is a critical role at a critical time. Dan’s appointment will strengthen the senior leadership team and help us continue delivering on our commitments to customers.”

 

Ben Hutchings has joined Barrow-based Digital Planning as a machine learning engineer and AI specialist.

Ben Hutchings

Hutchings comes fresh from Porton Down after spending the last 9 years affiliated with the Ministry of Defence applying his AI and machine learning skills to the research and development of novel AI technologies.

Digital Planning was founded in Leicestershire in 2021 and provides tailored digital solutions which transform its clients’ productivity and human potential.

Director, James Ferraby, said: “Ben has some incredible experience working on digital solutions in a fast-paced, highly skilled and sensitive environment, so he’s an excellent addition to the team.”

Hutchings: “It’s an exciting time to join Digital Planning – there are some amazing solutions in development and I can’t wait to be a part of delivering them. We’ve already had some big breakthroughs, and the projects the Digital Planning team is working on have huge potential – it’s great to be involved.”

 

 

Dronfield-based independent financial planners, Belmayne, are welcoming a new recruit.

Experienced financial planner, Nick Pike, is joining the firm to expand and strengthen the team offering advice and guidance to local residents.

Pike has worked in the financial planning sector since 1999, after initially qualifying as a teacher and then an accountant.

He has spent the last nine years with a global investment company, dealing primarily with clients who need more care and attention, such as older people and those who have come into money suddenly.

At Belmayne, Pike will be reuniting with managing partner, Martin Birch, with whom he has worked previously.

Pike said: “I was looking to improve my work-life balance and when Martin suggested I join him, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to become part of an independent, owner-managed business where I can have more flexibility and autonomy. The partners have big ambitions and believe I can make a genuine impact on the firm’s future success and the lives of our clients.”

Birch said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nick to the Belmayne family. He has a wealth of experience, having worked at both regional and national levels and is hugely knowledgeable. I have seen firsthand the effort Nick makes to ensure the financial planning process doesn’t add to the stress that often comes with significant decisions about wealth. Consequently, he builds great relationships with clients and I am confident he will be a fantastic addition to our team.”

 

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