Colwell breaks mould at Ford Campbell and other key appointments

FORD CAMPBELL, the North West corporate financier has broken the mould in the appointment of a new equity partner.

The Manchester group has appointed marketeer Andrew Colwell as an equity partner, to lead a growth drive in the region.

Mr Colwell, a former marketing director at Altrincham call centre and data firm LBM, joins founder Tony Ford and Chris Froggatt and Dave Cheetham in the partnership.

He said today: “I am delighted to become a partner in such a dynamic firm that is in an excellent position to take advantage of market conditions and make a major impact in the North West corporate community.

“Ford Campbell is already a highly-respected and successful player in the region, and having spent the last three months working closely with the team, I’ve already realised the strength of the talent within the business. I look forward to adding value as the firm moves into its next phase of development.”

Senior partner Tony Ford said: “Andrew brings a wealth of marketing experience to the business which will provide a catalyst for growth.  In the current market, deal origination initiatives are essential and Andrew’s skills and expertise will prove invaluable as Ford Campbell repositions its offering in the marketplace to include industry leading corporate mentoring and turnaround advice.”

Ford Campbell recently demerged from the general practice, which has now been renamed Campbell Woolley.

After leaving LBM Mr Colwell set up his own marketing agency. Prior to working for LBM the Everton fan worked for newspaper group Trinity Mirror.

Other North West Appointments include:

Manchester-based law firm Glaisyers Solicitors has appointed John McMuldroch as corporate and commercial partner.

Mr McMuldroch joins from Pannone where he spent the last seven years as partner in its corporate department.

He has extensive experience acting for large corporates and SMEs, particularly in the software and e-commerce sectors.

Prior to Pannone, Mr McMuldroch was involved in private practice and headed up Glasgow-based Boyds’ corporate department for five years, where he was also involved in strategy and practice development.

Nick Johnson, partner at Glaisyers, said of Mr McMuldroch: “His extensive knowledge of the corporate market, both at home and abroad, will see him playing a crucial role in the development of the firm and we look forward to benefitting from his experience.”

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David Beever has retired as senior independent director of Warrington-based cable maker Volex Group.

Mr Beever, who joined the company in August 2002, will relinquish his role from December 31, 2008. 

Chairman Mike McTighe said: “During that time [he] has demonstrated both dedication and commitment to the company, including accepting the position of interim chairman for a short period of time in 2005. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank David for his valued contribution and wish him every success for the future.”

The company said a replacement senior independent director will be appointed in due course.

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Horwich-based financial recruitment company AFR Consulting has promoted Tammy Smith to director as founding director Adam Lunney leaves.

Mr  Lunney helped establish AFR Consulting with Simon Speak and Phil Scott in 2004, but has left the company to pursue other career interests.

Ms Smith, who joined AFR Consulting in April 2008 to launch its clerical finance division, joins Mr Speak and Mr Scott on the board.

Mr  Speak said: “Tammy has displayed director potential since day one and we welcome her to the board. She will build on the excellent work we have done over the last four years in growing our qualified and part-qualified markets, as well as continuing to grow our clerical finance division.

“I would like to thank Adam for all his hard work over the last four years. He has contributed significantly to our success and we wish him all the best for the future. 

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Maintenance support services company Enterprise has promoted Neil Kirby to managing director. He was formerly group finance director, a position that has been filled by Peter Ahye.

Owen McLaughlin, group chief executive of Preston-based Enterprise, said: “The board is very happy to welcome Peter to Enterprise and to appoint Neil to his new role.

“These appointments are an important part of the many actions the company is taking to ensure it takes full advantage of the opportunities it has with many utility and public sector customers.”