Appointments: NorthEdge; James Briggs; RLB; Fletchers & more
NORTHEDGE Capital (NorthEdge), the private equity firm focused on investing in companies in the North, has announced Emma Rawlinson’s promotion to chief financial officer.
Rawlinson, an experienced chartered accountant and debt advisory practitioner, has been an integral member of the NorthEdge team, operating as finance director since the company’s inception in 2009.
She originally joined from Deloitte where she was a manager in the Debt Advisory department, responsible for developing the firm’s National Debt Advisory business.
In her role Rawlinson will continue to work alongside NorthEdge’s senior management team with responsibility for the operational side of the business, handling HR, legal issues and infrastructure.
She said: “As a member of the team from the outset, it has been fantastic watching the business transform into one of the leading private equity houses in the North of England.
“It is an absolute pleasure working alongside the partners at NorthEdge, helping to shape the direction and focus of our investment strategy.”
Dan Wright, partner and chief operating Officer at NorthEdge, which has offices in Manchester and Leeds added: “Emma has been a real asset to us over the years and has developed excellent relationships with both our investors and portfolio companies.
“Her promotion demonstrates our commitment to progressing our team and we look forward to building further on the firm’s success in the North.”
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OLDHAM-based James Briggs, one of the largest manufacturers of aerosol and consumer chemicals in Europe, has appointed Tim Pugh as chief executive.
Pugh joins the business with a wealth of international experience in the automotive and the chemical coatings sectors, having spent time in an array of senior positions at Scania Group, RAC and automotive refinish products business U-POL.
Briggs chairman Jim Sumner said: “Tim’s undoubted leadership qualities, sectorial background and strong all-round commercial experience will prove to be of huge benefit to the business as it looks to deliver upon its ambitious expansion plans over the coming years.”
Pugh added: “With its tremendous combination of technical and manufacturing expertise, and clear focus on long-term customer relationships, I’m delighted to be joining James Briggs. Working with the strong leadership team, I’m excited at the opportunity for us to build further on all that’s already been created.”
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PROPERTY and cost consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall has a new managing partner to operate its Manchester office.
Russell Bolton will take on the role, helping to develop the business in the North West in line with its 2020 growth strategy.
He joins from EC Harris, where he was office principal for the Manchester office. Bolton has a track record of growing consultancy practices in the region and a wealth of experience gained from working with clients including Peel, Bruntwood, Muse Developments and ITV.
Dean Sheehy, director at Rider Levett Bucknall, said: “We are delighted that Russell is joining us to lead our Manchester office. He has exactly the right experience and profile in the Manchester market and we are looking forward to him joining our leadership team and making a real difference to our business.”
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SOUTPORT law firm Fletchers Solicitors has set up a specialist high value medical injury unit in its growing clinical negligence practice.
It will concentrate on more serious and catastrophic cases. The firm has also brought in Mark Tempest, a solicitor with 30 years’ of experience.
Tempest, said: “Fletcher’s dedication to serving clients with serious injury, whether as a result of accidents or clinical negligence, is second to none and matches my own approach to the work.
“I am delighted to be joining them and really looking forward to helping build on their success to date.”
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HILARY Meredith Solicitors in Wilmslow, Cheshire has expanded its clinical cegligence team with the appointment of solicitor Neil Crossley.
As a specialist clinical negligence solicitor, Crossley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience across a wide spectrum of injury types and joins the firm to meet the increasing demand for its Clinical Negligence compensation claims service nationwide.
He joins from Fletchers Solicitors where he handled a number of high value clinical negligence cases including, but not limited to, orthopaedic , gynaecological, urological, opthalmic, dental and misdiagnosis cases.
Crossley said: “Hilary Meredith Solicitors has earned a reputation for success in handling complex and difficult Clinical Negligence cases and I look forward to joining the team to help build on this success and contribute to the firms’ ongoing growth.
“Having been a Registered Nurse for 6 years, I believe the medical knowledge and expertise gained during this time gives me added insight into Clinical Negligence cases.”
