People on the Move: M65Jobsearch; Mobica; Haydock Finance; Jones Homes; Baines Wilson

Recruitment expert M65Jobsearch has expanded its team taking on four new staff members.

Natalie Hammond is business development manager, Rachael Ezzeddine recruitment consultant focusing on commercial, Kristina Milkontaite recruitment consultant, and Ugne Povilanskaite working on reception and research.

Natalie Hammond, who was a senior account manager in her previous role, said: “I’m extremely pleased to be starting my new role. M65Jobsearch has such a good reputation locally with large blue chip companies as well as SME’s, it was an opportunity I didn’t want to miss”

Mark Wiggan, managing director, said: “The skills shortage and demand in our area across all our sectors, manufacturing, engineering and commercial, means we always have to stay ahead of the game and ensure we have the right staff to service that demand.

“Making these new key appointments means we’ll be able to service that demand and we’re sure they will be a real asset to the company.

“We take training and staff retention very seriously and see investing in our employees as investing in the company as a whole.

“This demonstrates, not only to staff, that we want to help them develop their careers, but it also reassures our customers that we focus on our unique levels of service and offer them greater continuity.

“It’s an important time for M65Jobsearch and we’re sure the new appointments will prove to be timely for us.

“We have a strong brand with two key locations and we aim to be the ‘go to’ agency for candidates and employers,” added Mr Wiggan.

The company operates out of Blackburn and Burnley.

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Global software services giant, Mobica, has appointed Wolfram Ries as its international VP of sales in automotive.

The company’s UK office is located in Wilmslow.

Ries will support the growth of Mobica’s automotive software development offering, particularly around in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), digital cockpits, telematics and navigation.

Wolfram joins the Mobica team from Luxoft, an international custom software development company, where he played an integral part in the development of its automotive technologies.

He brings more than 20 years’ experience in senior sales and business development roles for numerous international companies, delivering complex hardware and software solutions, consulting and services.

Wolfram Ries

He said: “The landscape of automotive innovation is constantly evolving – especially with the launch of 5G and continuous enhancements to IoT technology.

“Mobica is perfectly positioned, in terms of its size, experience and culture, to embrace the rapid changes within our sector.

“The company has unrivalled technical expertise and an exceptional client base which I look forward to building on as we develop our relationships with some of the biggest players in the automotive industry.”

Simon Wilkinson, Mobica executive chairman, said: “To underpin our growth strategy we’re continuing to focus on hiring and nurturing the very best talent to help our clients leverage technologies, and in turn, transform business outcomes.

“Wolfram brings vast industry knowledge and experience with him and will play a key leadership role in helping us to shape and deliver compelling customer experiences for our clients in the automotive arena.”

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Haydock Finance has appointed Russell Mason-Hall as commercial credit manager, having held the role as senior underwriter with the company for almost five years.

This new role has been initiated at Haydock following the continued growth of its asset finance portfolio.

Russell Mason-Hall

In order to meet business service and customer expectations, Russell will work closely with all stakeholders to deliver targeted service level agreements and further enhance best practice to assist with the efficient turnaround of new business proposals.

Ian Barr, credit & risk director of Haydock, said: “With our market share of asset-based lending continuing to increase in line with the company’s strategic objectives it’s important that we strengthen our team and associated infrastructure.

“Russell’s credit and industry-wide knowledge is a valuable asset. He’s experienced and well-established at Haydock and will add real value in this new role.”

Russell said: “I am delighted to have been given this opportunity with Haydock. Having just celebrated a record month in March 2019, it’s clear that the company’s ambitions are coming to fruition. It’s a really exciting time for the team.”

Haydock Finance is one of the largest asset finance companies in the UK with gross receivables in excess of £250m, providing facilities to SME and corporate entities nationwide.

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Jones Homes has promoted a long-serving land director to a group role, overseeing land acquisition in the three Northern regional offices.

John Hardy will be tasked with formulating and implementing land strategy across Jones Homes’ North West, Lancashire and Yorkshire divisions.

John, 33, joined the company in 2006 as a land buyer in the North West.

John Hardy

He spent three years working in the company’s Lancashire division before returning to the North West as land manager.

John progressed to become divisional land director in 2015 before recently taking on his expanded role.

He said: “Planning process and land purchase is a complex area of the business which is crucial to the success of any development. My role is to ensure Jones Homes buys the right parcels of land in areas where people will aspire to live.

“Having spent 13 years with the company, I understand the locations where Jones Homes customers want to live.”

He added: “It is an exciting time for the company as it continues to expand. It is a privilege to play such a pivotal role in Jones Homes’ growth.”

John began his career in the property sector in 2004 as a management trainee, before moving to Jones Homes.

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Baines Wilson has appointed Adam Turley as an intellectual property law specialist.

Adam joins as associate solicitor from a specialist intellectual property law firm in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

He brings experience and expertise in all areas of intellectual property, including copyright, trade marks, designs and patents.

He has a strong track record in helping clients with the registration of trade mark and design rights, produces brand protection strategies and conducts intellectual property audits.

Additionally, Adam advises on the commercial exploitation of intellectual property rights (licensing, assignments, technology transfers and joint ventures) as well as enforcement and litigation services in the specialist intellectual property courts.

His appointment means that Cumbria and North Lancashire-based businesses can now access trade mark and design registration services without travelling outside the region.

Adam Turley

Andrew Hill, head of corporate and commercial and partner at Lancaster-based Baines Wilson said: “Brexit uncertainty means businesses should be reviewing their intellectual property strategy to ensure they have maximum protection moving forward.

“This can be invaluable, especially for any business looking to sell.

“We’re, therefore, delighted to have a specialist join our team who can help clients with strategy review, strengthening the specialist intellectual property services we already provide.”

Adam said: “The value of intellectual property has never been more important to the British economy.

“In this time of economic uncertainty businesses are looking at every possible angle to maximise revenue, and intellectual property is a valuable and often untapped resource in that regard. Clearly my role is to help them both protect and then tap this resource.

“Baines Wilson have built up a formidable reputation as a market leading commercial law firm. I’m, therefore, excited to be joining them and look forward to working with their existing clients and supporting Cumbria and Lancashire’s business communities.”