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Leyland Packaging, the independent, family-run packaging supplier based in Northampton, has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Rebecca Dolan as business development manager.<\/p>\n

Dolan brings more than ten years of experience in packaging, most recently in a senior new business role at one of Europe’s largest packaging suppliers, where she built and won accounts across a wide range of sectors.<\/p>\n

At Leyland, she’ll take a hands-on, relationship-led approach, staying close to clients from the first conversation right through to delivery and beyond.<\/p>\n

Her appointment is the latest step in a period of significant investment at Leyland Packaging, which has spent the last 12 months strengthening its people, operations and marketing to support its growth plans.<\/p>\n

Dolan said: “I’ve spent my career consulting customers on their packaging requirements, helping them find solutions that work for their businesses and building strong relationships along the way. Through that experience, I’ve learned that the best results come from taking the time to understand each customer’s unique challenges and becoming a trusted partner rather than just a supplier.<\/p>\n

“I admire what Leyland Packaging is building, and my ambition here is simple: to help customers find the packaging solutions that are genuinely right for them, to build on Leyland’s reputation for a personal, friendly service, and to support the wider growth of the business along the way. I’m looking forward to getting to know our customers, understanding their challenges, and helping provide packaging solutions that make a difference. I can’t wait to get stuck in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark Bates, managing partner at Leyland Packaging said: \u201cRebecca has considerable experience and a clear understanding of the challenges packaging customers are facing today, and this is the perfect time to be bringing that kind of commercial experience into the business. She understands packaging, she knows what customers are looking for, and she has the track record to prove it. We\u2019re an independent, family-run business with a clear vision for growth. Rebecca’s appointment is part of a deliberate push to grow Leyland Packaging significantly over the next few years, and I’m looking forward to working closely with her to help make that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rothera Bray has strengthened its commercial property offering in Derby with the appointment of experienced property solicitor Ed Postlethwaite as managing associate.<\/p>\n

Postlethwaite joined Rothera Bray in June and brings nearly 20 years of experience advising businesses, investors, developers and landlords across a broad range of commercial property matters.<\/p>\n

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Ed Postlethwaite<\/p><\/div>\n

He advises clients on sales and acquisitions, commercial leases, property management issues and property finance transactions, supporting businesses at every stage of their property journey.<\/p>\n

Before joining Rothera Bray, Postlethwaite was a director and solicitor in the commercial property team at Actons between 2024 and 2026. Prior to that, he served as head of commercial property (Midlands) at HCB Solicitors from 2020 to 2024.<\/p>\n

Postlethwaite qualified as a solicitor with Needham & James in 2006 and remained with the firm and its successor practices until December 2019.<\/p>\n

He said: “I am delighted to have joined Rothera Bray at such an exciting time for the firm. The Commercial Property team has an excellent reputation across the region for delivering practical, commercially focused advice and building strong, long-term relationships with clients. I am looking forward to working with colleagues across the business to support existing clients and help drive the continued growth of the team.”<\/p>\n

Catherine Angrave, head of commercial property at Rothera Bray said: “Ed is a highly respected commercial property lawyer with an impressive track record and extensive experience across a wide range of sectors. His technical expertise, commercial approach and commitment to client service make him an excellent addition to our team. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm and look forward to the valuable contribution he will make as we continue to grow our Commercial Property offering.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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