Appointments: Parr swiches to Barclays; Marks & Clerk & more
BARCLAYS has bolstered its manufacturing, transport and logistics team with the addition of relationship director David Parr.
Mr Parr has been in the banking industry for over 13 years. He became a corporate banker in 2004 and has worked for Bank of Scotland and most recently Santander.
He said: “I am extremely excited to be joining a committed bank with three centuries of history that really prides itself on supporting local businesses with innovative solutions and quality service. The manufacturing sector in particular, continues to be an important contributor to the ongoing economic recovery and I am very much looking forward to playing my part.”
Liam Brougham, director at Barclays Corporate Banking in Manchester added: “David is highly regarded in the professional circles in Manchester and will be a valuable asset as we continue to build and develop long-term relationships with Barclays manufacturing clients. Expanding our client footprint is a top priority and we welcome David on board who has a wealth of experience to help us achieve that goal.”
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INTERNATONAL logistics and supply chain specialist Suttons Group, has appointed Anthony Latham as director for its north Asia operation.
Mr Latham, who will be based in Shanghai, joins the company from UTi China where he was country director of Client Services.
Suttons CEO John Sutton said: “Anthony has a proven track record in the industry and has valuable expertise in global supply chain, express logistics and freight forwarding.
“After spending the last 10 years in Asia Pacific holding senior commercial management positions in Singapore, the Philippines and China, his comprehensive knowledge of the market further strengthens Suttons’ offering in Asia.”
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MARKS & Clerk, the firm of patent and trade mark attorneys has promoted Aimee Cawley to partner in its Manchester office. Miss Cawley specialises in chemical, chemical engineering and mechanical patent matters.
She joined the firm in 2009, having previously worked in the intellectual property department of glass manufacturer Pilkington Group.
Mark Kenrick, office managing partner at Marks & Clerk Manchester, said: “Aimee is a valued member of the team and her appointment comes at a time of continued growth and development of the Marks & Clerk business and in particular our Manchester office.”
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LANCASHIRE law firm Napthens has added conveyancing executive Kerry Beswick to its residential property team.
She has joined the Preston firm from Barnetts Solicitors in Southport, where she worked for 13 years, the last seven managing Barnetts’ residential conveyancing department as an account manager and also technical advisor.
