Appointments: Horwich Farrelly hires COO; FD for Palletower & more
MANCHESTER-based insurance litigation law firm, Horwich Farrelly has strengthened its executive board with the appointment of Mark Grayson as chief operations officer.
Mr Grayson joins the firm from WNS Assistance where he was operations director and played a key role in helping it become largest insurance accident management provider.
Mike Webb, Horwich Farrelly’s chairman said: “Mark is a welcome addition to the team and brings with him a wealth of experience in the claims handling industry. His expertise in this sector is invaluable and will ensure our clients benefit from a well-designed and efficient claims management process. Furthermore his knowledge of the marketplace will undoubtedly enhance our competitive edge as we look to grow.”
Mr Grayson added: “Everyone that I spoke to in the insurance industry only had good things to say about Horwich Farrelly. It has a fantastic reputation which has been cultivated by the work the firm’s experts deliver. It’s a solid and well-run business with an open-minded and dynamic partnership, which is looking to challenge the status-quo.”
The firm employs more than 500 people across its bases in Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff and London.
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SALE-based manufacturer Palletower has appointed Julia Williams as finance director.
Previously with sportswear brand Umbro International, where she was international finance controller, her responsibilities at Palletower include implementing a new ERP System, as well as reviewing systems and processes to place.
She was introduced to Palletower by Rowan Finance, part of the Manchester-based recruiter Rowan Group.
Paul Waite, director at Rowan Finance, said: “Julia’s CV is matched perfectly to the requirements of Palletower, she has extensive worldwide experience with market-leading brands, a successful track record with key commercial finance roles and the knowledge to influence.”
Palletower, which began trading almost 50 years ago, has more than 55 staff.
