On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Nottingham’s boutique Lace Market Hotel has announced the appointment of two new management roles – general manager, Dulce Marques and sales manager, Amy Derrick.
Originally from Portugal, Marques has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, starting her career working in hotels in the Swiss Alps. She then spent eight years at the boutique Cannizaro House Hotel in Wimbledon, before taking a lead role in the launch of Hotel Gotham in Manchester last year.
She said: “I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to manage such a stunning venue with endless charm. Every person I have spoken to in Nottingham is so affectionate towards the Lace Market, it’s an area that can only be looked after with love, care and respect for its history, and that is how I fully intend to treat the Hotel.
“I want to make Lace Market Hotel the go-to place to stay in Nottingham. I have fallen in love with the city and the Georgian grandeur of the Hotel’s building is truly the jewel in the area’s crown. I’m excited to begin this new chapter and realise the hotel’s full potential with the help of a great team.”
Derrick worked for four years as events manager for Lace Market Hotel’s sister venues in Derby and Castle Donington, earlier in her career. She said: “I have always loved the unique blend of history and sophisticated, contemporary styling at the Lace Market Hotel. It was only when I visited Merchants restaurant for Afternoon Tea recently that I heard of the sales role and jumped at the chance. There is a high level of ownership from everyone in the team and a real sense of pride in delivering the best possible service – I was really eager to be part of that.”
Edward Gray
PKF Cooper Parry has expanded its Transaction Services team in the East Midlands with the appointment of a new director.
Edward Gray joins the firm following 16 years at Ernst and Young, the last 10 of which were spent in the transactions team.
In his new role as director of Transaction Services at PKF Cooper Parry, Gray will advise on company acquisitions and disposals, carrying out a range of due diligence work, as well as providing wider support for businesses going through the transaction process.
He said: “Having spent more than 16 years at EY, leaving was a tough decision, but the opportunity to join PKF Cooper Parry was too good to miss. The firm is known for its terrific client base and is a company with lots of growth ambition, filled with dynamic people and run on strong values.
“I’m looking forward to supporting a wide range of clients, growing the transaction offering at PKF Cooper Parry and establishing and creating new opportunities to help grow the firm, as well as continuing to provide great service to our current clients.”
