Appointments: Euprotec; Indigo Planning; Seneca & more
EUPROTEC, the contract research organisation, has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Dr Pia Thommes as scientific operations director.
Dr Thommes joins the Manchester anti-infective drug discovery and development company from pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, where she held a senior position the oncology department.
She said: “Infectious diseases are a huge global problem and there is an increasing need for new anti-infective drugs. I am excited to join such an energetic and growing business that is dedicated to addressing this important issue.”
Lloyd Payne, chief executive of Euprotec said: “Pia brings a wealth of experience and profound knowledge to the team and will be a huge asset to the company as we enter an exciting phase of expansion.”
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SENECA Partners has boosed its North West corporate finance team with the appointment of Andrew Stubbs.
Mr Stubbs joins from Grant Thornton in Manchester and previously worked at RBS Private Equity in London.
Gordon Lane, head of corporate finance said: “We’re investing in a high quality team with a broad range of expertise to ensure we can deliver an exceptional service to our clients.
“Our strong pipeline of opportunities is driving the need to expand the team and Andrew’s background in structured finance, private equity and corporate finance will be very complementary to our corporate finance and debt advisory services.”
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INDIGO Planning has promoted Daniel Jackson to associate and added two further sentior planners to its team.
Mr Jackson joined the Manchester-based business in 2007 and has particular expertise in advising financial institutions on their portfolios of distressed assets.
The new recruits are Amy James, who has been hired from HOW Plannin, and Jayshree Patel-Astley, who previously worked at Walsingham Planning.
Director Bill Davidson, said: “These new appointments will help strengthen the team and ensure the quality and standard of service our clients receive remains high, while Daniel’s promotion is a reflection of his commitment to the business and his ability to lead on complex applications in sensitive locations.”
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CLAREMONT Group Interiors has appointed Gordon Deas as its first building services manager.
Mr Deas, 41, joins the Warrington company’s contracting team from Kier Construction where he was a building services design manager.
Tim Frankland, joint MD at Claremont Group Interiors said: “The decision to appoint a building services manager enables us to deliver more sophisticated M&E solutions for our clients in a highly cost effective manner.”
