People: Nolan Redshaw; Alcedo Care; Leonard Curtis; Albatross Lending Group; King Street Real Estate; MBPT

Nolan Redshaw has expanded its valuation team with the appointment of experienced surveyor, Kim Lee, who has joined having previously been with Aitchison Raffety and CBRE.

With almost 20 years of experience, Kim is an accomplished RICS Registered Valuer.

Her expertise and experience dealing with secured lending, pension fund valuations, and red book valuation work, will help Bury-based Nolan Redshaw facilitate the upturn in instructions and continue to provide unparalleled service to their valued clients.

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Nicola Melia

Nikki Melia, from South Liverpool, has been appointed as Group Head of Business Development by Alcedo Care. 

In her new role Nikki is responsible for implementing and driving the North West-based group’s business development strategy. 

In the next 12-18 months, Nikki hopes to successfully grow the Group’s complex care offering, raise the profile of Alcedo’s portfolio of services and ensure the company is the provider of choice across the North of England and Wales. 

She said: “For the last 10 years I have specialised in business development and have contributed to the growth and sustainability of several charities and service providers.  Alcedo Care was a natural next step for me, and I am very happy to be part of the team.”

Andy Boardman, managing director, said: “I’d like to welcome Nikki to the team.  It really is a very exciting time at Alcedo Care Group and I envisage Nikki playing an important part in our expansion plans and shaping our future.”

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Mike Dinnel

Leonard Curtis continues expansion of its funding pillar with the appointment of Mike Dinnell to the business advisory and commercial finance team in Manchester.

With more than 30 years of banking and debt advisory experience, Mike has supported numerous businesses looking for growth funding. Mike’s experience covers a wide range of sectors with a specialism in structured finance and working capital solutions.

He said: “We are looking to grow the funding team at Leonard Curtis, where we will be working closely with clients to identify and deliver financial solutions that fit with their growth aspirations.”

Leonard Curtis’s Head of Commercial Finance, Becky Owen, said: “Mike is a critical hire for our funding team, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience across client advisory which will be invaluable in supporting our clients and introducers as we continue to execute our exciting growth plans.”

Head of Funding, Gary Cain, said: “Mike is well known and respected in the industry and makes a fantastic addition to our funding pillar. His skillset and experience adds further depth to the existing team who continue to deliver outstanding solutions and support to SMEs across the UK.”

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Cameron Linnell

Albatross Lending Group, the specialist financial lender, has appointed Cameron Linnell as its first Regional Sales Manager.

This key strategic hire marks a significant milestone in London-based Albatross’s ambitious expansion into the North of England, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing tailored financial solutions across the region.

With the addition of Manchester-based Cameron, Albatross says it is now better positioned than ever to support clients across the North of England.

Cameron began his career in finance with RBS in Spinningfields before moving on to prominent roles with Goldentree Financial Services, West One Loans and, most recently, as a Relationship Manager at Avamore Capital.

Lewis Casserley, Co-Founder and Director, said: “After careful consideration, we’re excited to announce our expansion into the North. Cameron is well placed to deliver a product that meets the needs of the region.”

Cameron said: “I can’t wait to get stuck in and reconnect with my network and let them know of all the ways we can support their clients. I look forward to doing my part in the next stage of our growth.”

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James Preston

Chartered Surveying practice, King Street Real Estate, based in Manchester city centre, has appointed James Preston, Director from the Colliers national investment team.

The firm has also recently taken on grad investment agent, Toby Moule.

King Street now boasts a team of six specialising exclusivity in commercial real estate investment agency work in the North West.

Matthew Cox, Director at King Street Real Estate, said: “As the market continues to show strong signs of a recovery, we felt now was the right time to further expand our team at KSRE.

“As a bespoke, client-led investment agency, our team is our most significant asset. Describing himself as an ‘off the market deal machine’, James is a respected, highly capable, reasonably amusing chap and fits the ethos of what King Street Real Estate aims to provide – highly personalised, focused investment advice to a select group of clients.” 

James Preston said: “KSRE have an excellent reputation as one of Manchester’s pre-eminent investment agencies and I am delighted to be joining at such a significant time, both in terms of the market and the firm’s growth.”

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MBPT team

Merseyside Buildings Preservation Trust (MBPT), first established in Liverpool in 1988, is ushering in a new era after appointing a new chair and welcoming two new board members to the team. 

The trust is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run charity that supports not for profit organisations and other public sector bodies to rescue at-risk heritage buildings across Merseyside, acting in an advisory capacity to future-proof and find new uses for historic local assets. 

Steve Power has been appointed as chair of the trust, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience in regeneration, having previously served as Development Director for the Ropewalks Partnership Initiative, delivering key projects such as FACT and Tea Factory, and more recently with Liverpool City, Oldham and Sefton Councils.

Joining the MBPT board are Pete Hoey and Dave Levitt. Pete has worked with the MBPT and brings extensive experience in the conservation design and advice sector, and Dave arrives with global experience in the resources sector from across Europe, America, and Asia. 

Steve Power said: “I’ve been a board member for over 10 years now and have seen first-hand the fantastic work that we can do when we work in partnership. We have over 2,500 listed buildings in Liverpool and protecting them for future generations needs to be a top priority for developers and local and regional authorities.”