Appointments: Myerson makes key corporate hire; Meridian; DTZ
COMMERCIAL law firm, Myerson, has appointed Scott Sands as a partner in its corporate commercial department.
Sands joins Altrincham-based Myerson from national law firm Mills & Reeve in Manchester. He was a partner at George Davies before its merger with Mills & Reeve in 2013 and was also previously a partner at JMW.
Myerson has also added assistant solicitor Chris Wilson to the corporate commercial department. He trained at Halliwells before joining Freeth Cartwright.
Akeel Latif, partner and head of corporate commercial said: “Scott is a very well respected corporate lawyer in the Manchester legal community and has a portfolio of clients that he has looked after since he was at JMW.
“The appointment of Chris is in-keeping with our policy of recruiting solicitors who have trained and worked at large city centre or national firms. To keep pace with the expansion of our commercial client base these appointments further increase the firm’s strength in-depth.”
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ALTRINCHAM recruitment company Meridian Business Support has appointed Julie Ashworth as business development director.
Meridian has seen over 60%growth in permanent placements in 2014 and is pursuing ambitious financial goals following the launch of its Vision 20/20 strategy last year. Currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the company is now aiming to build on increased profits and a record financial year through the new appointment.
Ashworth joins Meridian with extensive experience in the recruitment industry, having previously led Manpower’s UK staffing sales team.
Andrew Pettingill, managing director at Meridian, sayid: “Julie’s appointment is a key strategic move for the company as we continue on course to gain further market share and win high-quality business. Her wealth of experience and track record of building key business relationships will help us drive forward in realising our ambitious long-term financial goals.”
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COMMERCIAL property agent DTZ has appointed two graduates to its Manchester office.
In total 36 have joined DTZ’s UK offices in the latest intake.
Charlotte Campbell is joining Manchester’s landlord and tenant team while Naomi Warren joins the residential team.
John Keyes, head of DTZ’s Manchester office, said: “Graduates are essential to future success of our business and I am delighted to welcome Charlotte and Naomi. Our graduate programme offers for those that have the ambition, ability and attitude to succeed a huge amount of opportunities with many of our senior leadership joining the scheme straight from university.”
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THOMAS Gardner has been appointed the executive chef at the Dining Rooms at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
The hotel said he plans to create a dining experience with each dish telling a story of Manchester and the North West.
He said: “My vision is for each dish to sing about the region with tastes and produce that remind diners about why the North West is so special. Each dish will tell a story and take guests on a journey from the coast to the countryside taking in Lancashire’s rich history and geography.
“It is important to me to take time to read and research not only cooking from the North West, but study the region itself to give each dish purpose and clarity. Whatever we produce, it will come from the heart.”
After training in Preston, Gardner started his career 17 years ago at the city’s Marriott where he progressed from apprentice to senior sous chef.
