On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
A pensions law specialist with more than 12 years’ experience has joined growing Derby-based professional services business, Knights.
Philip Woolham who joins Knights as a partner will head up the new pensions team.
Woolham said: “Pensions is an incredibly hot topic. For employers, getting it wrong can be very expensive and for employees there are life-changing consequences if pensions aren’t properly considered.
“The demand for pension advice is growing enormously. People are living longer, legal obligations are changing for businesses of all sizes – particularly following auto-enrolment of workplace pensions – and they also have a huge impact of corporate transactions and acquisitions.
“I’m really looking forward to growing the pensions team at Knights to help provide a more rounded service to clients and attract new clients to Knights. The integrated approach across the six regional offices makes Knights a brilliant place to work and develop your career. Knights is going places and I am excited to be part of it.”
National potato supplier Branston has appointed a new general manager for its fresh factory in Branston, Lincolnshire.
John Griffin
John Griffin joins Branston with more than 17 years’ experience in the fresh food sector having worked his way up from the factory line – where he first prepared broccoli and cauliflower florets for Marks and Spencer’s – to operational and management roles at major food producers including Produce World and G’s.
He said: “I was excited to join Branston as it has a reputation as a great place to work and has a high level of investment which keeps it at the forefront of the industry. I’m looking forward to applying my experience to help the smooth running of the factory and getting to know the team.”
