Appointments: Change at the top at Hasgrove; DLA Piper; Higham & Co & more
ROD Hyde, the chief executive of listed PR and digital services group Hasgrove, has retired to be replaced by finance director Paul Sanders.
In a statement to the Stock Market, Manchester-based Hasgrove, parent company of PR firm Amaze, said Hyde had decided to retire following the sale of lobbying businessInterel in July and the largely-completed restructuring of the UK-based businesses.
Stephen Collins, 43 and currently finance director of Amaze, has replaced Sanders as group FD.
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DLA Piper has boosted its banking team with the appointment of associate Joe Frew, who has joined from top tier rival Eversheds.
Frew, pictured, who will sit in the firm’s Finance and Projects practice, has more than nine years’ experience in all aspects of corporate banking and acquisition finance.
He said: “I was attracted to DLA Piper because of its clear commitment to developing a first class global banking and finance capability. DLA Piper has an impressive banking team and I am delighted to be part of such an ambitious and successful firm.”
Partner Matt Christmas added: “Joe’s appointment illustrates our dedication to further developing our banking and finance offering. This is a strategic appointment and Joe will not only bring a wealth of experience but also a specialised local knowledge.”
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NICK Howard has joined Higham & Co in Manchester as an associate partner.
Howard has significant levels of planning experience in both public and private sectors and is a former planning inspector for the Planning Appeals Commission for Northern Ireland.
Prior to joining Higham & Co he worked for Bellway Homes in the south of England, for Scott Wilson, and for Leeds City Council.
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WEALTH manager Dewhurst Torevell has appointed Jane Kellett to the new role of technical manager.
An experienced IT trainer Kellett will support the development of company-wide reporting and enhanced client communications.
Martyn Torevell, director of the Manchester firm, said: “We are delighted that Jane is joining the team, having known her professionally for over 12 years, and we look forward to her contribution to the future development of the firm.”
