On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Forge New Homes has appointed Lindsay Salvin as its new head of land and development, furthering its ambitions to secure key sites across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
Salvin joins the company from Hallam Land Management, where she spent two years overseeing nationwide land acquisitions.
With decades of experience in the built environment, her career includes senior roles at companies such as Vistry Partnerships and Strategic Team Group.
She said: “Forge New Homes is on the cusp of an exciting new era such an exciting time for the company. The team has ambitious growth plans, and I’m eager to leverage my experience in land acquisition to help secure the right sites that will deliver much-needed homes across the region. I look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders to shape thriving and accessible new communities across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.”
Andy Beattie, managing director at Forge New Homes, said: “Lindsay is an incredible addition to our team. Her depth of knowledge and experience in land acquisition will be invaluable as we continue to grow our portfolio. Forge New Homes is committed to delivering high-quality homes, and with Lindsay on board, we are well-positioned to secure the best sites and deliver our pipeline of developments.”
WBR Group, a Leicester-based provider of SSAS services and tax experts has announced the appointment of Caitlin Southall as the Head of SSAS Proposition, a newly created role.
Southall has over 12 years of self-invested pension experience and joins WBR Group from Nucleus Financial, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in the pension sector.
Caitlin Southall
Her appointment is effective immediately, she reports to Martin Tilley and will be based at WBR Group’s Wimbledon office but will spend time between all six offices.
The role will include the review, development and promotion of the professional services offered by the group to their SSASs and sponsoring employers.
Before her role as senior technical marketing manager at Nucleus Financial, she served as a pension technical manager at Curtis Banks, where she was responsible for developing and managing pension products, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
She is also known for her industry expertise on pension issues, having contributed to various industry publications and podcasts.
Martin Tilley, COO of WBR Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Caitlin to our team. Her extensive experience and innovative approach will be invaluable as we continue to develop and expand our SSAS proposition. This appointment underscores our commitment to providing the highest levels of service and innovation to our clients.”
Southall said: “Having spent my 12-year career at Suffolk Life, Curtis Banks and latterly at Nucleus Financial, it was a difficult decision to leave the business I had seen grow and develop so much. But when the opportunity came to step into the senior leadership team of such a dynamic and thriving business, I couldn’t turn it down. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the company, and I look forward to working with the talented team at WBR Group.”
