People on the Move: On The Beach; Rumpus; Kolodo; TDC; Borough Care

Cheadle-based On the Beach Group has appointed Richard Pennycook as non-executive chair of the board with effect from April 1. He will also chair the nomination committee.

Richard will succeed David Kelly, who has been interim chair of the board and interim chair of the nomination committee since December 1, 2018.

David will resume his role as senior independent director and continues to chair the remuneration committee.

Richard is non-executive chairman of Howden Joinery Group, a position he has held since 2016 having joined the board as a non-executive director in 2013.

Richard was previously non-executive chairman of The Hut Group from 2012 to 2018, having worked with the fast-growing technology unicorn in an advisory capacity since 2008.

He went plural after a 30-year executive career that concluded with his position as CEO of The Co-operative Group, where he served from 2013 to 2017.

Prior to The Co-op Group, Richard held main board roles at a number of public companies, including Wm Morrison Supermarkets, RAC, HP Bulmer Holdings, Laura Ashley Holdings and J D Wetherspoon.

On the Beach chief executive, Simon Cooper, said: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to On the Beach. Richard’s extensive experience in both private and public retail and consumer businesses will be invaluable, particularly his work with fast-growing online businesses, as we continue to deliver on our strategy in the UK and internationally.

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Following a number of significant client wins, Rumpus has recruited three new members of staff to join the PR and digital agency’s growing Altrincham-based team.

Rebecca Sweeney, a journalism graduate, joins the team as PR and social account executive, primarily focusing on the agency’s built environment client portfolio.

She brings with her a number of key skills, including trade copywriting and media relations, for the property and construction industries.

Ellie Ball also joins as PR and social account executive. Bringing extensive events management and influencer partnership experience, she will be working primarily on the agency’s consumer and brand accounts.

From left: Ellie Ball, Rebecca Sweeney and Sarah Oxley

Sarah Oxley, a digital media communications graduate, is the third new addition to the Rumpus team, taking on the role of digital and content executive.

Sarah’s skills in graphic design, social media management and video production will help support significant growth on the digital side of the business.

Paul Evans, director at Rumpus, said: “Rebecca, Ellie and Sarah are wonderful new additions to the Rumpus team.

“From property and construction trade media, to managing consumer influencer partnerships and video projects, each new recruit brings with them skills to help improve our service offering for both new and longstanding clients.

“Our growth plans reflect a diversification of services that clients are looking for, and we look forward to getting stuck into a number of ambitious projects in the next 12 months.”

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Liverpool, digital marketing agency, Kolodo, has promoted Rebecca Hughes to the role of head of operations.

Hughes, who has been with the consultancy for nearly two years, previously held the position of head of marketing and client relationships, which saw her look after the consultancy’s major clients such as Zest Bathrooms & Kitchens, Cheshire Young Carers and Vermont.

Rebecca Hughes

Her new role will see her focusing more on the consultancy’s personnel, as well as looking at operational delivery and efficiencies while maintaining client relationships.

Managing director Josh Diamond said: “Rebecca is literally the backbone of the consultancy. With her solid planning skills and client expertise, she is the perfect fit to ensure the team delivers brilliant client work from start to finish as we continue to grow rapidly.”

Rebecca Hughes added: “Having worked in the digital sphere for nearly three years I’m delighted to be given this opportunity.

“Now, I want to continue to simplify the process for our clients, moving forward faster, giving transparent advice and deliver activity that sets our clients apart from their competition.”

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Tosca Debt Capital (TDC) has appointed Stuart Thwaites as investment director as it strengthens its regional deal making and advisory team ahead of its next fundraising launch.

As investment director Stuart will leverage his extensive financial due diligence experience throughout TDC’s growing deal opportunities pipeline to convert new transactions, as well as working together with portfolio companies to execute strategic growth plans that drive wealth for shareholders and investors.

He will also support fund reporting to current and prospective investors.

Prior to TDC Stuart spent more than 20 years with EY, most recently as a senior due diligence professional in the North West, after relocating from London in 2006.

From left: Tom Chappell, Stuart Thwaites and Craig Monks

During this time he led a range of cross-sector transactions that supported regional SMEs, mid-market corporates, private equity houses and entrepreneurs.

TDC has also promoted Craig Monks to investment manager and Tom Chappell to investment executive.

Craig and Tom joined the team in 2016 and 2017 respectively, and have been pivotal in delivering TDC’s strategy by building a successful investment portfolio and forging lasting relationships that add real value.

The Manchester business said that, as the UK’s only regionally-based and SME-focused debt fund, TDC provides established businesses outside of London with long-term capital.

To date, its Manchester-based team has raised around £330m in institutional capital for deployment across regional marketplaces, and has so far invested £212m of this across 19 transactions.

TDC partner, Richard Williams, said: “Stuart has exceptional deal-making credentials developed throughout his career and his experience will be a real asset to TDC as we continue to build our portfolio and turn our attention towards the raising of our Fund III.

“This will be our most ambitious fundraising target yet and will bring us a step closer towards achieving our vision of £1bn in funds under management.

“Promoting from within is another major focus here at TDC and both Craig and Tom are outstanding talents.

“Their promotions reaffirm our commitment to regional economies by ensuring we attract and retain the expertise needed to support a growing number of ambitious management teams and investors, whilst delivering the same high levels of service to our existing portfolio.”

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Stockport-based Borough Care has appointed Chrisi Williams and Geraldine Blow as area managers.

The firm says it is the largest not-for-profit provider of care for older people in Stockport and has 11 homes across the borough.

As area managers, Chrisi and Geraldine will support the managers at each of Borough Care’s homes, to develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Geraldine Blow and Chrisi Williams

They will also ensure Borough Care’s homes meet regulatory and contractual compliance requirements.

Chrisi Williams said: “Having previously inspected some of Borough Care’s homes, I knew the company’s ethos and values of compassion, aspiration and respect matched my own.”

Geraldine Blow has first-hand experience of Borough Care’s service, as her mother has been a resident in a Borough Care home for the past five years.

Geraldine said: “As a Care Quality Commission Inspector I inspected some of Borough Care’s homes and was so impressed with the standard of individualised care given to people that when my mother needed care we, as a family, chose for her to live in one of the homes.”

Chrisi and Geraldine both previously worked as inspectors for the Care Quality Commission.