Appointments: B2B International; PCS & more

STOCKPORT-based market research specialist B2B International has continued its recent growth spurt with four new recruits.

The Bramhall firm, which has offices in Belgium, the US, China and Russia, has added the latest quartet at its hea doffice.

The new appointments are: Catherine Firth,research manager; Ben Thompson, research analyst; Ian Lloyd, an experienced data processing executive and finance manager Simon Granger, who was previously regional financial controller at Lloyds Pharmacy.

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MACCLESFIELD plastic card manufacturer PCS has expanded its account management team on the back of a clutch of contract wins, including Premier Inn, Holland & Barrett and Showcase Cinemas,

It has appointed Kimberley Wadsworth as an account manager, taking its total staff numbers to 50.

Managing director Rob Nicholls said: “In the past year, we’ve experienced significant growth as a company, so when looking to expand our team we needed a person who shares our ‘can do’ ethos and can help nurture excellent working relationships with our clients, which Kimberley is already doing.”

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LAW firm Clarke Willmott has strengthened its Manchester employment law team with the recruitment of 10-year qualified senior associate Emma Hamnett.

She joins after five years at DLA Piper, having previously trained and practiced in Manchester.  She has particular experience in advising clients in the media, financial and telecommunications sectors.

Partner Lindsey Bell, head of employment for the firm’s Manchester and Birmingham, offices said: “We are really committed to investing in our teams and bringing in a senior associate of Emma’s calibre demonstrates our commitment to quality and growth and further strengthens an already highly rated employment practice. It’s great to have her on board.”
 
Clarke Willmott has just moved its Manchester operation into bigger offices at Spring Gardens. The firm six offices nationally.